Bonsai Trees and Tools

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Bonsai Trees and Tools

Bonsai is a wonderful, relaxing hobby for gardeners and non gardeners alike. Bonsai trees can be grown indoors or out. On a windowsill or on your desk they are a great addition to your decor, offering a natural structural and unique conversation piece.

Bonsai History 

Category: File - :Aa tatton bonsai.jpg|thumb|200px|Bonsai at garden show in Tatton Park (Cheshire)

Category: File - :Acer Palmatum bonsai 2.JPG|thumb|200px|112 year old bonsai example, from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

(?? Japanese) (lit. tray cultivation) is the art of aesthetic miniaturization of trees, or of developing woody or semi-woody plants shaped as trees, by growing them in containers. Cultivation includes techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various styles of containers. This process is also known as dwarfing.

'Bonsai' is a Japanese pronunciation of the earlier Chinese term penzai (??). A 'bon' is a tray-like pot typically used in bonsai culture. The word bonsai is used in the West as an umbrella term for all miniature trees in containers or pots.

Bonsai Tree Air Plant 



Bonsai Tree Air Plant

The Bonsai Tree Air Plant is an Epiphytic plant. Epiphytic plants are among the most fascinating of all tropicals because they do not require soil to grow. Because there is no soil, watering is, in the main, via humidity. This bonsai tree air plant is very easy to grow because it is quite able to take care of itself, just provide bright or subdued indirect sunlight, humidity, warmth, and weekly watering and the Bonsai Tree Air Plant will flourish for you.

Arabian Jasmine Bonsai Tree 



Arabian Jasmine Bonsai Tree - Medium
(jasminum sambac)

The Arabian Jasmine is a bushy vine that has been trained into tree form. It has shiny dark green leaves and fragrant little white flowers. Some of the evergreen leaves are in whorls of three and others are in opposite pairs. The waxy snow white flowers are about 1" across, borne in clusters of 3-12 and intensely fragrant. The flowers fade to pink as they age. The Arabian Jasmine blooms throughout spring and summer and almost continuously in warm climates. Also known as Arabian Tea Jasmine because it is used in teas and religious observances. It is the national flower of the Phillipines where it is known as "Sampaguita". The Arabian Jasmine is a great indoor bonsai.

How to Care for Your New Bonsai 

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Willow Leaf Ficus & Mistletoe Fig Bonsai Planting 


Willow Leaf Ficus & Mistletoe Fig Bonsai Planting

The Willow Leaf Ficus & Mistletoe Fig Bonsai Planting combines two species of the Ficus genus creating this striking bonsai planting. The Willow Leaf Ficus has elongated, light green leaves resembling the popular weeping willow tree. The Mistletoe Fig bears pea sized, inedible fruits. This planting does particularly well indoors in moderate or high lighting conditions.

Learn More about Bonsai 

Caring for your new Tree

Bonsai Care - Water Your Bonsai Tree
An informative article about bonsai watering basics. Care for your bonsai with these great tips from The Helpful Gardener.
Bonsai Symbolism
Discusses Bonsai Symbolism tips, techniques, and advice.
Bonsai Baby Steps - Your First Tree
Discusses Bonsai Baby Steps - Your First Tree tips, techniques, and advice.

Plum Flowering Bonsai Tree 



Plum - Medium
Flowering Bonsai Tree(Carissa Macrocarpa)


The Plum Flowering Bonsai Tree(Carissa Macrocarpa)is referred to as the Natal Plum. The Natal Plum is a semi-tropical evergreen, bearing fragrant, star-shaped white flowers and, following pollination, dark red edible plum-shaped fruit. The Natal Plum is a good beginners Bonsai because of its easy indoor care.

Money Bonsai Tree 



Money Bonsai Tree - 'Little Money'

The Money Tree is an age-old token of good luck and an invitation to good fortune. Wishing you good luck and good fortune, the money tree is a six braided tree with up to five unusual light green leaves that spread out along the top of each stem. The money tree is resilient and does not require much care making it an excellent choice for the beginner bonsai artist. The Money Tree is hardy and extremely tolerant of low light and dryness. It is the most popular plant for "Feng Shui" because it creates positive energy (""Chi"" or ""Qi""). It brings prosperity and wealth to your surroundings and decorates your home with nature and good luck.

Variegated Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree - Forest Group 



Variegated Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree - Forest Group
(arboricola schefflera)


The Variegated Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai Tree - Forest Group(arboricola schefflera) is highly recommend if you are inexperienced with bonsai or you do not have a green thumb. It is one of the easiest bonsai trees to care for and is a very beautiful trouble-free evergreen. If you don't know which tree to purchase as a gift for someone, this is the tree to select. These versatile trees are great for the home, office, dorm or anywhere, and do well in lower or higher lighting conditions. This selection is made by growing a group of Hawaiian Umbrella Trees together in a pot to give the appearance of a grove or forest scene.

Bonsai News 

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Bonsai Tools 

Bonsai Tools - Entire Set
Set Includes 6 Tools

Set Includes 6 Tools:
A. - Satsuki Shears-Made in China. Long narrow body which is great for trimming buds and reaching deep with minimum disturbance to the surrounding foliage. It's finger rings are also well suited for smaller hands. 3/4"" blades, 7"" overall.
B. - Concave Branch Cutter- (Beginner) This razor sharp tool is designed for cutting branches flush to the trunk. The resulting wound can then heal over quickly with very little scarring. Will keep a sharp edge indefinitely when properly used and cared for. The Concave Cutter is the single most important tool for bonsai use and for which there is no substitute. The 8"" version is considered the basic size. 8"" overall.
C. - Bonsai Wire Cutters- Made in China. These wire cutters are designed specifically for removing bonsai wire. Although enthusiasts new to bonsai sometimes substitute standard wire cutters, these are designed with a rounded head to prevent damage to the trunk and branches when removing wires. The jaws of the cutters cut the wire symmetrically and cleanly. Highly recommended for bonsai enthusiast. 7-3/4"" overall.
D. - Shears (Beginner)-Made in China.
E. - Spherical Knob Cutter- Made in China. Designed to remove trunk knobs and roots. The head is shaped like a ball, hence the name "spherical." It produces a hollow, circular cut that heals quickly with a minimum of scarring. 7" long.
F. Single Point Root Rake- Used to separate small and medium sized capillary roots during transplanting and re-potting.




Professional Bonsai Tool Set
Professional Bonsai Tool Set
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Professional tool set consisting of 8"" Professional Concave Cutter and 8"" Professional Shears. Quality hand-forged, high carbon steel construction with laminated blades. Imported from Japan.





Grow Light Kit - 150 Watt

Grow bonsai trees orchids or houseplants anywhere in your home or office with the dayspot grow light kit. Just clamp the fixture anywhere your plants need extra light. Includes a specially calibrated full spectrum daylight incandescent bulb (over 3000 lumens) with an 8000 hour lifespan. The kit comes complete with bulb, designer black fixture with on/off switch and clamp. Just fasten the easy clamp arm fixture anywhere extra light is required. The 150 watt grow bulb may also be purchase separately and fits in any standard light fixture.





English Brass Watering Can - 2 Pints
With Fine Brass Rose


A beautifully designed watering can imported from England which is constructed from a sheet of pure brass -- rolled and shaped in the unique English style. The can is supplied with a very fine brass rose which is fitted with the perforated head facing up in order to provide the most gentle spray for your bonsai, household plants or delicate seedlings.

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