Advice on growing bonsai trees
Nowadays bonsai trees reflect the different tastes and times of a variety of countries and cultures. In Japan, bonsai trees are regarded as a cultural symbol.
Growing a bonsai tree, even for a beginner, is a relatively simple process. It’s the time, dedication, patience and commitment needed to mature and care for a bonsai tree that distinguishes a bonsai master from an enthusiast or person just starting out in this worthwhile hobby.
The fastest way of getting a bonsai is to purchase one from a garden centre or specialist nursery. This will give you a ready made bonsai. However, these can be very expensive or end up poor quality – for a medium sized tree, expect to pay about £45.
The upside to buying a bonsai is that there will normally be plenty of species to choose from and pruning will require very little effort.
However, if you intend planting a seed or sapling during the winter, you may be advised to put it in a ceramic bonsai pot and artificially stimulate warmer conditions by moving it indoors.
Source: WalesOnline