by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles
Japanese black pines (pinus thunbergii) are among the most sought after of all pine species for development into bonsai. This two-needle variety of pine is an extremely vigorous grower which actually seems to thrive on container cultivation. Beyond the many and varied...
by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles
Light Requirements Pines in general and Japanese Black Pine in particular are sun loving trees. They should be given full exposure to as much sun as possible each day. Black Pines not only tolerate lots of sun, they actually thrive on it. This has the advantage of...
by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles, Bonsai Trees
Ficus bonsai have long been a popular variety among enthusiasts, but surprisingly little has been written or published concerning their care and cultivation. This is unfortunate because of the more than 800 species of ficus, many make excellent material for bonsai....
by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles, Bonsai Trees
The azalea, genus Rhododendron indictum, is one of the most sought after and satisfying of all bonsai subjects. First and foremost among its reasons for popularity is that it flowers spectacularly. In addition, the plant adapts well to container cultivation, trunks up...
by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles
A Question Of Relativity Figurines used in conjunction with bonsai plantings. Are they a valid and effective enhancement to the creation or are they a pollution of the artistic precepts upon which bonsai is based? One thing is certain. In the west at least, the...
by bonsailearningcenter | Dec 1, 2016 | Bonsai Learning Articles
How To Prepare A Bonsai For Exhibition One of the best parts about becoming involved in bonsai is having the opportunity to show our trees to others. Indeed, growing bonsai might not be nearly as fulfilling if we did not have the opportunity to see how others react...
