Originally from China, the art of bonsai was developed by the Japanese who have a special preference for bamboos (take), plum trees, cherry trees (sakura) and pine trees (matsu). The word bonsai literally means "tree in a pot" and, for the plant to be considered a bonsai it must represent the tree exactly as it is found in nature.
Growing bonsai trees may be a challenging task because it requires some special skills but, once you learn the basics and give your bonsai proper care, you will most likely feel extremely rewarded and proud of your accomplishment.
Bonsai trees are usually more difficult to care for than the regular plants you have in your garden. This is because there are a few important details to be observed such as having the right bonsai soil (which is designed to dry out more easily than standard houseplant soil) and the right type of pot to match the size and shape of the bonsai. Besides these two, let's say, basic aspects to get started, you should be prepared to learn how to prune and when to prune your bonsai as pruning is crucial to achieving a perfected miniature. You will have to prune the roots and branches, wire the trunk and branches, and use other techniques to make the tree look like a mature tree.
Since bonsai trees are real trees, they should not be kept indoors in the winter because they need sunlight to grow, and, to keep them as healthy as possible, remember that bonsai trees require frequent small watering. Moreover, in the spring and fall, you must feed them with nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash.
As said above, the art of bonsai may be a rewarding experience as long as you dedicate some time to learn the secrets behind successfully grown bonsai trees. Among the numerous publications on the issue, there is this one that may be just as handy to help you get started: Beautiful Bonsai Secrets.
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