How To Grow Bonsai Trees

I want to learn more about how to start with bonsai planting. What trees grow fastest and are more hardy?

I am from a tropical country with lots of sunshine

There are many popular varieties of trees and shrubs that are used for bonsai. Many are from the evergreen family, a slow-growing, hardy group of plants. Flowering plants are popular as they have beautiful blooms in the spring or summer. You can get plants that are established bonsai, you can grow from seeds or you can take a houseplant and prune it.

When first starting out in bonsai it is usually best to get an established bonsai. While these are more costly you will be able to take better care of the plant and have success in growing it. As you become more familiar with the gardening methods used in bonsai you can add other plants to your home.

Here are some of the most popular bonsai plants.

Junipers – Junipers are evergreen conifers that typically have slender needle-like leaves. They have one trunk with alternating branches. They are hardy plants that enjoy full sun in summer. Junipers become dormant in winter. Under artificial light it is still important to provide some time away to simulate the seasons. Junipers come in several varieties and make good bonsai plants for beginners because they are easy to care for and can be made into many interesting shapes.

Jade – Jade is a slow growing evergreen perennial with sturdy branches and thick fleshy green leaves. It is a shrub that usually has several or more trunks growing up from one root. The jade is easy to care for. It likes to be in a sunny window but will do well in most light. Keep the soil lightly moist. Less watering is required during the winter. Pruning can be done any time of year and usually consists of removing stray branches from the lower portion.

Figs – This popular evergreen shrub is often found as a houseplant. There are many varieties of fig and it is one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Figs like full sun in the summer and prefer moist soil. Do not allow the soil to become too wet. Mist the leaves but not in direct sun. They are suitable for many styles including cascade, leaning and straight.

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