Bonsai Dreams

Bonsai Trees

2012-05-13T10:28:42Z

This is a comprehensive book detailing all you need to know about keeping bonsai trees. It is a compilation of four other books that I have published, ‘Caring for your Chinese Elm Bonsai’, ‘How to Grow bonsai Trees From Seed’, ‘How to Start a bonsai Tree Nursery Business’ and ‘Growing African Trees for bonsai and Garden’.For the begginer it will provide a wealth of information to start out on this rewarding hobby.In the section on growing bonsai from seed,useful links are also given for seed suppliers. If you are interested in growing a small internet mail order business selling bonsai, then there are chapters giving the authors personal experience in selling bonsai.This book runs to over 30000 words, or approximately 100 kindle pages, with 37

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Blue Japanese Wisteria Vine 5 Seeds – Hard to Find!

2012-05-07T10:28:39Z

Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda). Japanese wisteria was brought from Japan to the United States in 1860 by George Rogers Hall. Since then, it has become one of the most highly romanticized flowering garden plants. It is also a common subject for bonsai, along with Wisteria sinensis(Chinese wisteria) The flowering habit of Japanese wisteria is perhaps the most spectacular of the Wisteria family. It sports the longest flower racemes of any wisteria; they can reach nearly half a meter in length. These racemes burst into great trails of clustered blue flowers in early- to mid-spring. The flowers carry a distinctive fragrance similar to that of grapes. Japanese wisteria can grow over 30m long over many supports via powerful clockwise-twining stems. The foliage consists of shiny, dark-green, pinnately compound leaves 10-30cm in length. The leaves bear 9-13 oblong leaflets that are each 2-6 cm long. It also bears brown, velvety, bean-like seed pods 5-10cm long that mature in

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Bonsai Tool 10-piece Set

2012-05-01T10:28:37Z

This 10-pc set includes:(1) 7 1/2″ cutting scissors (large) (2) 7 1/2″ cutting scissors (media) (3) 7″ trimming scissors, (4) 4 1/4″ leaf cutter, (5) 8″ concave cutter, (6) 8 1/4″ knob cutter, (7) 8″ wire cutter, (8) 8 1/2″ rake with spatula, (9) 9″ root hook, (10) 5 3/4″ broom. These tools are the best bang for your buck. We have sold thousands of sets. They are loved by every customer of ours. Their Function/Price ratio is way better than Japanese made tools. If our tools do not meet your expectation, simply return to us within 30 days from the date of delivery. We will refund your entire payment INCLUDING shipping and handling. Your satisfaction is our highest

Sale Price:$54.99

The Secret Techniques of Bonsai: A Guide to Starting, Raising, and Shaping Bonsai

2012-04-25T10:28:36Z

In The Secret Techniques of Bonsai, the author of the groundbreaking bonsai With American Trees teams up with his son to offer not only the basics for creating perfect bonsai, but also secret techniques they’ve developed over years of careful work and observation.The Kawasumis provide detailed, easy-to-follow information about growing bonsai from seedlings or beginner plants; expert advice on shaping, pruning, training, grafting and repotting trees; and new techniques for using tools. And, although the Kawasumi family is worldrenowned for their bonsai tool design, their instructions allow gardeners to improvise with other readily-accessible bonsai, gardening or even simple workshop tools. Step-by-step photographs accompany the text, many in full-color.Masakuni Kawasumi III, the first qualified tree doctor for bonsai in Japan, contributes his unique insights to make this an invaluable resource for beginners and experienced enthusiasts

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Brussel’s DT8045FF Fringe Flower Bonsai

2012-04-19T10:28:33Z

An explosion of vivid maroon honeysuckle-like blooms highlight the Chinese Fringe Flower in May and the deep purple leaves make it an unusual favorite throughout the year. This colorful outdoor bonsai is happiest in a sunny location and is an excellent accent on a porch, patio or

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Brussel’s CT0116FT Fukien Tea Bonsai

2012-04-13T10:28:33Z

Our Fukien Teas come from China and exhibit superior trunk movement. The irregular surface of the bark gives the appearance of age after only a few years. These trees produce small white blooms, which are followed by shiny red

Sale Price:$33.50

Your Questions About Bonsai Trees

2012-04-13T15:03:06Z

James asks…

Can i plant bonsai trees in my backyard?

Well, I all ready have sugar canes, chili peppers, mango, and soo many other plants & trees in my backyard.

I have never had a Bonsai tree, and I would like to know can I plant it in my backyard and also. How do I take care of it, please give steps.
Thank you.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

You should be careful if you are purchasing a pre-made bonsai not just that it would survive outside where you live but that it is not imported.

I know that bonsais for inside use are allowed to bypass certain import laws that apply to plants grown outside where I live. You certainly wouldn’t want to introduce some foreign plant, bug, fungus, etc on the plant to your local area and have it cause devastation.

Mary asks…

does anyone know a good source of information on bonsai trees?

i would simply like to find a detailed reliable source of information, such as a website, for cultivation bonsai trees

Thank you!

Bonsai Dreams answers:

Http://bonsai4me.com

http://www.bonsaisite.com/

http://www.makebonsai.com/guide/

Carol asks…

What kind of lighting is best for bonsai trees?

have a small potted bonsai tree at home. It is not doing well no matter what window I put it in. I’d like to bring it to work and keep it in my office, but there is no natural sunlight there, just flourescent lights. Someone else has houseplants in their office, and they do well in the flourescents, but I’m not sure if it’s the same way for a bonsai.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

You must first determine the species of tree. 100′s of species are used for bonsai. You are welcome to send a photo to me at:
wchoat@american-bonsai.com , and re-ask your question. I’ll try to identify it, then give you care instruction. If you can’t send a photo, you may wish to give me a description of the foliage. You may also want to view the bonsai Care page of my site:
http://www.american-bonsai.com

Your Questions About Watering Bonsai Tree Care

2012-04-12T15:02:49Z

Mandy asks…

What kind of bonsai tree is this?

I just bought a bonsai tree at Wal*Mart. I wasn’t planning to get it but it was on the shelf to be thrown away. It was so pretty and I since they said it would be a big discount considering they were throwing it away anyways, I decided to get it. I honestly know nothing about bosai trees or how to care for them, and I don’t know what kind of bonsai tree this is. From the amount of info I’ve gotten through the small amount of research I’ve done so far, I know that there are tons of kinds of bonsai trees and that they each have specific care requirements. I have eight pictures of it that I took and the link should take you to a slideshow of each. Can you please tell me what kind it is?? And anything/everything about how to care for it? Notice in the pictures that there is a root that looks chopped off… is this bad? It’s the one on the right side.

Some things I need to know are:
is it indoor or outdoor?
does it need sunlight if it’s indoor/how much and should I put it by a window?
Does it blossom?
how often do I water it?
and mostly: WHAT KIND OF BONSAI TREE IS IT??

Any info you have! I need to know everything about it and how to care for it!

Thanks, here’s the link:

***BEST ANSWER GOES TO PERSON WITH THE MOST DETAILED AND INFORMATIVE ANSWER!! PLEASE ANSWER!***

Bonsai Dreams answers:

Hello,

Your bonsai tree is a Ficus. Specifically, it looks like a Gensing Grafted Ficus. This is a great indoor bonsai tree, but it needs sunlight and water. Place as close as you can to the window or outdoors if you can. During the warm months, i keep all of my trees outdoors. I bring them in when the weather drops below 60 degrees at night.

You’ll want to water the soil and keep it moist. This could be daily on hot days, but most likely every couple days.

If you want to learn more about your bonsai your ficus and how to care for it, take a look at websites like http://www.Learning2Bonsai.com. This website is free and you can post bonsai specific questions, if there isn’t already and article answering your question. Someone familiar with your bonsai will answer your questions.

Enjoy your day,

Jenny asks…

What household plant is easy to take care of?

Everything I touch, dies. I’ve had a bonsai tree, and it died within a week. I had even bought the right formula stuff for it!
And my love fern? That’s dead too, and they don’t even require much care!!! I watered it every morning, except that one week when I was away. That coulda done it. Anyways, what plant is the easiest to NOT kill?? please help. my green thumb is like purple.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

A cactus…the worse you can do is over water it.

Betty asks…

I need help with my bonsai Tree!!!!!?

i recently received a Chinese Juniper Bonsai tree and im not sure on how to care for it. I need to know how to water it, how much to water it, how much sunlight it needs, if i can just eave it by a window and how often to fertilize it. I live in Miami so i don’t know if that changes anything.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

You will have to experiment on how much water to give it. Juniper like a lot of water, you want to keep the soil moist about a 1/2 inch down so the roots stay moist all the time. You want to make sure that it has sun light for at least 4 hours a day and some evening light as well. Make sure that if you put it in a window that you give it extra water because glass can amplify the heat from the sun by up to three times. Better to put it on a table and open a shade so the light can reach it but not the heat. Hope this helps and have fun with it.

Your Questions About Watering Bonsai

2012-04-11T15:03:06Z

James asks…

For how many days I could leave my bonsai tree without water?

I want to send my bonsai tree to my country , so it will be around six days without to put water, is it ok?

Bonsai Dreams answers:

Check with both the post office of the country your sending it to and from, to see if it’s legal first. Usually they’ll let you send it if it’s not invasive and does not have pests or disease. The USA does not allow you to send soil. Then get a plastic bag and(Wash all the soil off the roots) put peat moss or vermiculite and dampen it a little. Most likely your bonsai will suffer but might make it there alive and if they take good care of it, it will revive.

Laura asks…

How often should I water my bonsai tree?

Got it about a week ago, Instructions on box minimal, leaves keep dropping off.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

Every day!!! The soil in a bonsai pot should be free draining enough not to hold onto too much of the water, which in turn is replaced by oxygen so as to not spoil the soil. If you keep your tree in the sun it will need watering even more, possibly up to three times a day in the summer, depending on size of tree, pot, species of tree, age, style etc. Get a book out of the library and start studying while the days are damper, they aren’t a hobby to take lightly.

Sandra asks…

How oftern do i water my bonsai tree ?

a little everyday?
once a week?

i really want it to live so please help me !

Bonsai Dreams answers:

It’s dependent on what kind of tree you have. There are big differences.
If you bought it on the side of the road, like many of us do, I have to tell you it’s not likely it will survive.
Read up on your tree species and on bonsai care online. There is a lot of info out there. Good luck.

Your Questions About Potting Bonsai Care

2012-04-10T15:02:53Z

Mary asks…

i just got a bonsai how do i?

replant it into a bigger pot so it can grow bigger and also how often should i replant it and basic care

Bonsai Dreams answers:

This website will give you some basic information on bonsai Care http://www.bonsai-garden.com/

Additionally there are a series of bonsai related articles that address specific issues growers of bonsai deal with http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-articles.htm

Goodluck!

Robert asks…

bonsai tree help?

we bought a serissa foetida in winter and have noticed it has had a recurring problem whereby mould is growing on the soil. sure that we were over watering it we changed the watering habits, and have changed our methods of emersing it. we scrape the soil regularly to remove the mould, but it reappears after a day or so. we assume the only thing we can do is to re-pot the tree, but are unsure of how to do this without damaging it in any way?

we have also found it difficult to find any useful care guides on the internet so if anyone can point us in the right direction we would be very grateful!

thanks.
the mould is grey/white.

Bonsai Dreams answers:

I’ve grown hundreds of serissas. The mold is certainly from it staying too wet. Best thing to do would be re-pot it. Serissas are very durable plants – probably the easiest of the tropicals. Even though it does have a tendency to drop leaves, it almost always recovers. You won’t hurt it at all if you just don’t force anything. Once you get it out of the pot & clear off most of the old soil, check the roots to see if any have rotted from being too wet. If so, prune them off.
Don’t water it from the bottom, That will encourage root rot, water from the top just like any other plant. Serissas like to stay a little moist, but not wet. If you water from the top, you’ll be able to tell when it needs water again easier by the dryness of the soil top.

Here’s a link to Flori-data that will give you growing requirements.

Http://www.floridata.com/ref/S/seri_foe.cfm

Another…from bonsai Clubs International
http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/serissa.html

Ken asks…

Ponytail Bonsais?

I received a ponytail bonsai about a yr ago and have taken great care of it. But now it is growing out of the pot it was given in. How do I go about re-potting it?

Bonsai Dreams answers:

I’ve had my ponytail (Beaucarnia recurvata) 35yrs. And only repot it every 3-4yrs. When you repot (I would wait until spring) you will see how small the roots are in relation to the “foot”. It’s almost impossible for them to become root bound, the foot will bust the pot first. RScott