Bonsai Bowls

The word bonsai is usually associated with those dwarf trees that are placed in ceramic bonsai bowls or other attractive containers. People usually relate bonsai growing to the Japanese but this method of dwarfing trees actually started in China. The Japanese however developed the art of bonsai growing.

Dwarf Bamboo is a more unusual choice for bonsai. The interesting thing about growing this tree for bonsai is that the appearance is very different from what you typically think of associated with this art form. However, the Dwarf Bamboo is very hardy, has beautiful green leaves, and depending on the training, can grow upwards to 18 inches.

You will find this tree grows best in bright but indirect light with a little bit of shade. Once you get ready to repot the Dwarf Bamboo, it can be divided to make more plants which you can grow on or give away to friends and family.  This may inspire someone else to take up the art of bonsai as a hobby.