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Bonsai (盆栽) is the Japanese art of growing and carefully shaping miniature trees in containers to mimic the appearance of full-sized, mature trees in nature. The word "bonsai" literally means "planted in a container" (bon = tray or pot, sai = planting).
Bonsai is both an art form and a horticultural practice, blending patience, creativity, and nature appreciation. It originated in China (penjing) but was refined in Japan and is now popular worldwide.
Key Features of Bonsai:
Common Bonsai Styles:
Bonsai Care Basics:
Pruning – Trimming branches and leaves to maintain shape.
Wiring – Using wire to guide branch growth.
Watering – Needs careful attention (not too much or too little).
Repotting – Done every few years to refresh soil and trim roots.
Sunlight – Most bonsai need plenty of light but vary by species.
Confiers:
Dwarf Juniper
Cypress
Spruce
Juniperus
Pine
Cedar
Japanese Cedar
Natives:
Ti Tree
Kowhai
Pohutukawa
Corokia
Putaputaweta
Totara
Flowering and others:
Azalea
Gardenia
Chinese fringe flower
Calliandra
Grewia
Beech
Holly
Lily of the valley
Firethorn
Maple
Wisteria
Cotoneaster