Bonsai supplies, including bonsai trees, seeds, pots, bowls and tools; bonsai books and magazines

The tree in a pot is what bonsai stands for. A wonderful small tree that is pleasant to look on. This small plant is not genetically a dwarf plant but it is restrained to a certain height by root pruning, growing it in a confined pot, etc. So it's possible to turn any plant in to a bonsai plant by using the correct techniques and giving the plant proper growing conditions. The most common methods to cultivate and grow bonsai are grafting, cutting, air layering, and from seed itself.

The increased popularity of growing Bonsai trees and plants has brought with it many more specialist shops; the Internet being virtually awash with Bonsai supplies. As a beginner, it is usual for people to go out and buy everything they think they could possibly want to ever grow a Bonsai. However, there is a good chance you may not need it.