Bonsai
Bonsai is the art of planting a plant in a container with the ultimate aim to create realistic depiction of nature.
This is achieved by restricting the growth of the plant by:
1) restricting roots growth
2) Pruning, Trimming and wiring to size and shape
While doing so, the care and needs of the plant is to be provided. The routine regime of watering, fertilizing and Sun is to be provided at the right time. Fertilizing based on the stage of growth to achieve formation of leaves and blooming of flowers is the finer details to achieve.
Growing Bonsai plants does not only instill patience, they provide the beauty of a forest in a miniature area, help relieve stress and purify the air. It is a wonderful hobby that stimulates your learning and creativity while also boosting your immunity.
Size Classification of Bonsai
- Keshitsubo: (3-8cm)
- Shito: (5-10cm)
- Mame: (5-15cm)
- Shohin: (13-20cm)
- Komono: (15-25cm)
- Katade-mochi: (25-46cm)
- Chumono / Chiu: (41-91cm)
- Omono / Dai: (76-122cm)
- Hachi-uye: (102-152cm)
- Imperial: (152-203cm)
