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The Oldest Bonsai Trees in the World

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    As simple as it seems, it's not that simple to discover the oldest Bonsai's on earth. These are the ones that are known to public, the youngest tree is estimated to be 300 years and above. Not only the age of these astonishingly well kept trees is a challenge but also the upkeep. Can you imagine if a 500 years old tree just dies in front of your eyes ? That would be the ultimate disaster but thank god trees are quite resistant over time. First and foremost before going too much into details, what makes it a Bonsai ?   A tree planted in a small pot is not a bonsai until it has been pruned, shaped, and trained into the desired shape. Bonsai are kept small by careful control of the plant's growing conditions. Only branches important to the bonsai's overall design are allowed to remain and unwanted growth is pruned away. Roots are confined to a pot and are periodically clipped.   Bonsai may have a stylized or an exaggerated form, but it is always reflective of the tr...
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Expert Bonsai Tree Care Tips for Beginners

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  Can you use a regular potting soil for growing a bonsai tree? What is the best fertilizer for bonsai and how frequently you need to water? Learn everything in detail in this article. If you’re a beginner, these Bonsai Tree Care Tips  will educate you about the most basic aspects like choosing the right soil, fertilizer, pot, watering, etc. The ideal location for growing Bonsai depends on several factors such as climate, species of tree and time of the year. By thumb rule, the outdoor varieties should be given at least 6 hours of sun exposure daily and protection from cold winds. Indoor trees do equally well in direct sunlight location, so placing them on a South-facing window is a good idea. Ensure even temperature and humidity for indoor Bonsai. Bonsai Soil Recommendations 1. Deciduous Bonsai   => 50% Akadama   => 25% Pumice   => 25% Lava rock 2. Evergreen Bonsai   => 33% Pumi...
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10 Most popular "Bonsai of the Day"

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  The ten most popular trees deserve special attention in this Top 10. Enjoy! (1) Black pine by Michael Bonsai It took 30 years to grow the 6,5 foot (2 meter) branch of this Black pine Bonsai, at Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo. Photo by: Michael Bonsai. (2) Shohin by Katsumi Komiya Berries on a Crabapple Bonsai tree, very small size (called Shohin). By: Katsumi Komiya. (3) Juniper Bonsai by Jose Luis Blasco Paz Very elegant Juniper Bonsai , in Literati style, breathtaking! By: Jose Luis Blasco Paz. (4) Maple Bonsai by Michael Another Maple Bonsai, in fall, added by Michael. John Naka added: “The object is not to make the tree look like a Bonsai, but to make the Bonsai look like a tree.” Check more priceless Bonsai; the most expensive Bonsai tree . (5) Deshojo by Michael Multitrunk Deshojo Bonsai (Acer/Maple) with warm autumn colors, by Michael. (6) Adenium Bonsai by Siam adenium Adenium Bonsai tree with bright pink flowers, by Siam adenium. Find more flowering Bonsai in Top 10 on...
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