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Saturday, January 7, 2012

Sunday, January 1, 2012

The Five Best Bonsai Gift Trees

!±8± The Five Best Bonsai Gift Trees

If you've ever been stuck for an original gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for-person on your list, (and who hasn't?) consider a bonsai. As a gift, a bonsai is a peerless example of a gift with lasting appeal. It is a gift with history. It is a piece of art. It is the gateway to a lifelong hobby. A bonsai is an all-natural, ecologically friendly gift. A bonsai is alive. And maybe best of all, every single bonsai is unique to start with and will become more so as the years go by. While some bonsai are valued at thousands of dollars, it's not difficult to find many impressive gift trees from specialized greenhouses or online for less than a hundred dollars.

Many people think that you need the emerald green thumb voodoo gift to keep a bonsai alive and that isn't the case. Now, there are some trees that are rare and incredibly valuable and difficult to care for. Some trees require a considerable amount of attention and expertise and if you're living in a cold climate, preparing an outdoor tree for the winter can be a challenge. But there are also many, many bonsai types that are easy to care for. For the uninitiated, an easy to care for bonsai that will survive inside during the winter like any other "houseplant" is probably the best place to start. All you need to know for sure, if you're buying a bonsai as a gift, is that your friend has somewhere to put it where it will get bright light. A big south or west facing window is, in my opinion, a necessity.

So, here is my list of the top 5 bonsai gift trees for beginners,

1. Juniper
2. Schefflera Arboricola
3. Ficus
4. Mini or Dwarf Jade - Portulacaria
5. Fukien Tea

Juniper - The most popular bonsai in North America is the Juniper and if you buy one as a gift, unless you're buying it for someone who already has a lot of bonsai, you need to stick with Juniper Procumbens. This is a specific type of Juniper that is ideally suited to bonsai, very easy to grow and can be brought indoors. There are some Junipers - for example the Chinese Juniper - Juniper chinensis- which cannot be brought inside, so don't be fooled.

Schefflera Arboricola - Whether you realize it or not, you've seen this tree as a houseplant, or in a restaurant or office. Commonly known as the dwarf umbrella tree, this small version of the very popular houseplant is an interesting and easy to care for bonsai. Unlike the Juniper, this bonsai doesn't look all that Japanese, but it does look very tropical- almost jungle like and any friend you have, particularly one who likes houseplants, will be thrilled with this unique exotic version.

Ficus - There are many different types of Ficus, more recognizably known as Figs. My favorite as a bonsai gift is the Tiger bark Fig, because it's easy to grow, with a very interesting trunk shape and bark and - well - it looks like a bonsai. Other well known fig bonsai that make good gifts are the Benjamina and the Ginseng Fig (especially good for friends with a taste for the unusual). As a first bonsai gift I should warn you that both the Green Island and the Narrow Leaf Figs are a little trickier to grow. The one thing that everyone should know about figs is that they tend to drop leaves when they're stressed and they can be stressed very easily. However, they will grow back! Don't give up.

Mini Jade/ Dwarf Jade - This is my personal favorite bonsai gift for people who have never grown a bonsai before. The correct name is Portulacaria afra and it's a South African native, but since so many are familiar with Jade trees as houseplants, the Mini Jade or Dwarf Jade is probably a better name. Here's another bonsai that will drop its leaves if it gets too stressed, but again they easily grow back and this might very well be the number one easy-to-grow bonsai. Mini jades - like their full sized namesake are also very attractive in an exotic and quite unique way. Their rounded, very fleshy leaves look like something a dinosaur would have hidden behind, although in the case the mini jade it would be a very small one. While you cannot ever let any bonsai completely dry out, I've found jades to be among the more forgiving of little watering slip-ups. That alone would qualify them for this list, but you'll find that with their tiny leaves and remarkably tree-like appearance for something so small, the mini jade bonsai makes an outstanding gift bonsai.

Fukien Tea - I add this tree to the list of great gift bonsai because as far as tropical trees are concerned, Fukien Tea (sometimes called Fujian Tea) is among the classic bonsai. It needs to be kept warm and never allowed to dry out and for some reason it is very attractive to insect pests. But with its tiny-perfect, shiny, dark green leaves, white flowers and red berries, this tree is a bonsai for bonsai lovers. For anyone who treasures the classics - in anything - this is a gift they will never forget.

I said Five Bonsai, so I have to stop there, which is a shame because already I want to add in the Chinese Elm and the Zelkova and the Sweet Plum and then move to the slightly more advanced "winter outside" group of bonsai, but where you live strongly influences just how difficult an outdoor wintering tree can be. But with this list, you're off to a spectacular head start on the gift list to end all gift lists!

The Five Best Bonsai Gift Trees

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Friday, December 2, 2011

Best Way to Grow a Bonsai Ficus Ginseng

!±8± Best Way to Grow a Bonsai Ficus Ginseng

One of the most special types of plants that you have the power to try to grow by yourself is the Bonsai tree. These are tiny sized trees that can be produced in small pots. They may be rather tough to produce and care for if you have never done it before.

There are numerous different forms of Bonsai trees that you are able to pick out to develop - but none is more beautiful then the Bonsai ficus ginseng. In its normal habitat this tree is rather big and one of the more gorgeous you will ever come across. What makes this so unusual is its root system. They are commonly open and beneath a huge trunk. This is perfect for trying to grow it in smaller form.

You are able to develop this particular form of tree in both low light environments as well as ones that are well lit and get natural sunlight. They will need a good amount of water in order to stay properly hydrated. During the summer time they will call for a good deal more - but a little less during the winter months. Do not be distressed if you water it too much every so often. This can happen and the tree conforms well when it does.

If you are a tolerant gardener then you will appreciate the time it needs to grow. It is a bit slower then many plants. However, this might also depend upon the environments in which you are developing it in. You will have to re-pot the tree every year or at times every two years. The soil needs to be healthy - but besides that it is able to grow in almost anything.

This is one of the best trees to develop because it does not call for your attention every minute of the day. The hardest process of taking care of it is when it comes time to trim it. The leaves on this tree will need to be trimmed in order to keep the crown looking well groomed and balanced for the tree. Every six leaves that grow three need to be removed. Ensure that you have the necessary Bonsai tools to get the job done properly.

Best Way to Grow a Bonsai Ficus Ginseng

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bonsai Boy's Ginseng Ficus & Ficus Orientalis Bonsai Trees - Stone Landscape Forest Group ficus retusa & ficus orientalis

!±8± Bonsai Boy's Ginseng Ficus & Ficus Orientalis Bonsai Trees - Stone Landscape Forest Group ficus retusa & ficus orientalis

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Bonsai Boy's Ginseng Ficus & Ficus Orientalis Bonsai Trees - Stone Landscape Forest Group ficus retusa & ficus orientalis

Three trees between 6 and 12 years old; 21" x 15" x 19" tall.
Recommended indoor bonsai tree, grown and trained by Bonsai Boy.
Miniature two men figurine included.

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Bonsai Boy's Ginseng Ficus & Ficus Orientalis Bonsai Trees - Stone Landscape Forest Group ficus retusa & ficus orientalis

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Bonsai Ficus Starting A Century Old Hobby

!±8± Bonsai Ficus Starting A Century Old Hobby

The ficus tree is easier to grow then most exotic plants, so it
is a favorite among bonsai enthusiasts and is used regularly by
bonsai masters to teach their students about the art form.

You do not need to be receiving an education from a bonsai master
to get a ficus tree and start learning about bonsai trees on your
own. If you are interested in miniature trees, it is a great way
to experiment.

If you choose to do this, make sure you choose a
good, healthy ficus from the nursery. Ask the workers for help
in choosing a good one. They are experts, so they can help find
the right one for your needs. After you choose it, you are ready
to start making bonsai.

Repotting

When you get home, you will have to transfer the tree to a pot.
Repotting will help you control the growth of the tree. You
should choose a pot that will help you to achieve what you want.

For example, if you want a table top tree, you need to choose a
pot that is small enough to easily fit onto a table. If you'll
want the tree to grow a bit larger, you can use a bigger pot.
The overall size of the pot should be completely based upon what
you want to do with it.

Don't forget the Ficus benjamina tree is grown as a large tree for use as a houseplant.

After you have chosen a new pot, do not water the tree for two
days. The soil needs to dry so you can remove the plant from its
original container more easily to transplant it. You can begin
to prepare the other pot while the soil is drying. You will need
sand, gravel rocks, soil, or potting mix. Do not add too much
soil because it will accelerate the growth of your tree, which
you probably don't want. The soil should cover the roots of the
ficus tree, but no more than that.

Bonsai Ficus Starting A Century Old Hobby

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree - Medium (Ficus Retusa)

!±8± Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree - Medium
(Ficus Retusa)

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Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree - Medium
(Ficus Retusa)

Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves which alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. All have heavy trunks with exposed aerial roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

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Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree - Medium
(Ficus Retusa)

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Brussel's Gensing Grafted Ficus Bonsai

!±8± Brussel's Gensing Grafted Ficus Bonsai

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Brussel's Gensing Grafted Ficus Bonsai

Ginseng Grafted Ficus trees embody strength, with substantial exposed roots that support sturdy, thick-based trucks. Grafted branches display full clusters of compact foliage and glossy, oval leaves. These indoor bonsai respond to a wide range of light conditions.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree (ficus retusa)

!±8± Ginseng Ficus Bonsai Tree
(ficus retusa)

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Also known as Banyan Fig and Taiwan Ficus. The Retusa has small dark green leaves that alternate up the stem and which are more oval than the Benjamina. Grey to reddish bark dotted with small horizontal flecks, similar to tiger-like markings. Has a heavy exposed bulbous roots. Among the most tolerant, versatile and trouble-free bonsai trees for indoor use.

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