Bonsai Trees



 Bonsai Trees


Bonsai trees are decorative miniature trees or shrubs. The art originated in china, perhaps one thousand years ago, trees were cultivated in trays, wooden containers and trained in naturalistic shapes. bonsai, however, has been pursued and developed primarily by the Japanese
They are dwarfed by a system of pruning roots and branches and training branches by tying them to wire. some of these trees are very old and perfect miniatures, and even producing tiny cones and flowers.Bonsai plants are known to be a great stress reliever.It relaxes one's breathing and many take growing it as a wonderful hobby. Bonsai plants will make you patient and physically active, as it requires proper care, watering, fertilizing and trimming.Bonsai trees, if well kept, can become very old. Some of the oldest Bonsai in the world are over 800 years; the result of many generations of patience and hard work.
Bonsai need about 5 hours of direct or indirect sunlight per day. Certain species of bonsai do best in the winter if they receive most of their light from indirect sources. Bonsai trees can burn if taken from a shady location to a sunny location so care should be taken to gradually increase their light exposure.Bonsai trees are popular in the Eastern art of Feng Shui where they are believed to bring luck and abundance to those who display them in their home. Bonsai trees that are acquired as a gift are considered luckier than those that are purchased directly.












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