Bonsai Pots

Let's start with some Bonsai basics. Contrary to popular opinion a Bonsai tree doesn't grow dwarfed naturally, and they are certainly not a special hybrid plant. Nope, a Bonsai tree is artificially modified by means of root and branch pruning to keep it undersized.

It's advisable, especially as you are just starting out to grow your own Bonsai tree, rather than buy an already established one from a specialist. The reason being, you will likely make many mistakes along the way.

The art of bonsai involves the bringing together of tree and pot in visual harmony. Bonsai may have one or more trees, these being referred to as group plantings. Trees in a group planting should be of the same species, mixed species plantings with rocks and ornamental figures are called 'Saikei'.