Friday, October 5, 2007

What is Bonsai

Bonsai is the ancient oriental type of horticultural art form. The word Bonsai is going to mean tree in a pot. This is going to be true for both the Chinese and the Japanese language. It was founded in the Orient almost 2000 years ago and it is still a very popular form of art that is practiced throughout the world. The different shapes of the tree are carefully thought out and they are used to create a beautiful picture.
A tree that is planted in a small pot is not called bonsai until it has been pruned a certain way. It is then shaped and then trained to be a certain design. Bonsai is going to be something that is done carefully to control the plants growing conditions. The branches are the most important part of the bonsai tree and the overall design is going to be something that is creative and pruned a certain way. The roots are going to be confined to a pot and need to be clipped from time to time.
The appearance of the bonsai tree is going to that of an old age plant, is very prized, and will be around for many more years to come. A living bonsai is going to change from season to season and from year to year. It will require certain pruning and training throughout its lifetime. As the time goes on it will become increasingly beautiful and it will be a very popular way of living in the world of Chinese and Japanese traditions.
If you are looking for a great plant to use in your home or to give to someone special as a gift, you should think about the bonsai. This is going to be a great plant that is going to grow in most conditions and does not take much time at all from someone. A little bit of love and affection is just what the bonsai is going to call for. You will be able to see just what all the talk is about when it comes to this special type of plant and how important it is to the world of plants and culture today.
The next time you are looking for something beautiful to use in your home or any type of space, think about the bonsai tree or plant. This is a great idea that you can use anywhere that you want and it is perfect for the person that is always on the go but still wants the beauty of bonsai around them.
by Bob Bastian

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