Bonsai Trees and Tools
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Bonsai Trees and Tools
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
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 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

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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


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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Sep 6, 2011 @ 10:37 am | delete
- Hi Lauren. Great lens. Blessings from a gardening Squid Angel. Your lens is featured on "Wing-ing It on Squidoo," our tribute to some of the best pages we've found here since donning our wings.
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mysticmama
Apr 26, 2009 @ 8:37 pm | delete
- very cool...I always wanted a bonsai tree!
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klieneine
Apr 9, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | in reply to diannehansen | delete
- Thank you! Plants really brighten up the room and my day.
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Apr 9, 2009 @ 4:21 pm | delete
- This lens is a beauty. I love the pictures along with the easy to understand descriptions. Plants are wonderful, aren't they?
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