LITTLE TREE IN THE POT | BONSAI 2018/9/19 LITTLE TREE IN THE POT | BONSAI Feng-Wen Ho 11-08-2001 ETEC 546. CSUSB WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 WHAT’RE BONSAI? Bonsai are trees and plants grown in containers in such a way so that they look their most beautiful--even prettier than those growing in the wild. Bonsai means a tree or plant, or group of trees or plants, cultivated in a container. Bonsai can be very varied in size, ranging from no more than 2.5 cm (1 inch) up to about 125 cm (4 feet). 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI HISTORY First appeared in China over a thousand years ago. 2018/9/19 BONSAI HISTORY First appeared in China over a thousand years ago. Then, in Japan, it’s become a symbol of prestige, honor. The origins of bonsai are somewhat shrouded in the mists of time, but the first bonsai are thought to have been grown in China about 1500 years ago, and possibly 1200 years ago these miniature tree began to gain popularity in Japan. 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

The Five Main Bonsai Styles 2018/9/19 The Five Main Bonsai Styles FORMAL UPRIGHT INFORMAL UPRIGHT SLANTING (OR WINDSWEPT) CASCADE SEMI-CASCADE Bonsai fall into a number of categories according to shape, but the most important thing to keep in mind is to allow the tree to express its individuality freely, without forcing it to fit any particular category, and to help it achieve its most beautiful, balanced form. Click  See Detail 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

Bonsai plants Juniper Pine Maple Oak Cedar others Larch Olive 2018/9/19 Bonsai plants The most popular varieties are Juniper Maple Cedar Larch Olive Pine Oak others All sorts of trees and shrubs are used as bonsai. In essence, any plant that can be grown in a small container can be cultivated as a bonsai. Click  See Examples 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI CARE TECHNIQUES 2018/9/19 BONSAI CARE TECHNIQUES Step 1. PRUNING Step 2. WIRING Step 3. REPOTTING Click  See Detail 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

MAINTANCE Refining Watering Feeding Click  See Detail 2018/9/19 WENDY BONSAI 2018/9/19 MAINTANCE Refining Watering Feeding Click  See Detail 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI is an art without end is an outlet for both art and horticulture. 2018/9/19 WENDY

REFERENCE http://www.kuntrynet.com/yokaichi/frames/index.htm BONSAI 2018/9/19 REFERENCE http://www.kuntrynet.com/yokaichi/frames/index.htm http://www.bonsaiinformation.co.uk/pots http://www.silverbonsai.com/bonsai.html http://jin.jcic.or.jp/kidsweb/virtual/bonsai/ http://www.bonsaisite.com/ http://www.thebonsaiguide.com/BPG/ 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 1:Formal Upright A tree has a straight vertical trunk with the branches in fairly horizontal positions. Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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Style 2:Informal Upright BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 2:Informal Upright In an informal upright bonsai the trunk should slightly bend to the right or left - but never towards the viewer. Study the shape of the tree from all angles. When the best angle has been established, support the tree in this position. Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

Style 2:Informal Upright BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 2:Informal Upright Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 3:Slanting Trees that slant naturally occur a result of buffeting winds or deep shade during early development. Whether curved or straight, the whole trunk leans at a definite angle. The angle of the trunk should look as natural as possible and the position of the branches must relate to the trunk, so that a mature shape is obtained. Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 4:Cascade The growing tip of a cascade bonsai reaches below the base of a container. It represents a tree growing in a difficult situation, such as the side of a rock face. The most obvious characteristic is cascade bonsai reachers below the base of a container. Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Style 5:Semi-Cascade The tip of a semi-cascade, like the cascade, projects over the rim of the container, but does not drop below its base. The semi-cascade in a style that reflects the effect of difficult growing conditions on a tree. The styling here is designed to give the appearance of a tree growing out of the side of a rock face or quarry. Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Juniper Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Maple Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Cedar Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Pine Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

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BONSAI 2018/9/19 Step 1. Pruning Branches are pruned with scissors and other tools to adjust a tree's shape. Back Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

Step 1. PRUNING Before pruning After Pruning Back 2018/9/19 WENDY BONSAI 2018/9/19 Step 1. PRUNING Before pruning After Pruning You will need a pair of bonsai scissors and branch cutters, but you may be able to make do with ordinary scissors and pruners. When pruning, make sure that all wounds are sealed with the special bonsai wound sealer. Select a tree that you think has the potential to make a good bonsai. Using branch cutters, prune out unwanted main branches so that you can see the form of the tree. Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Step 2. WIRING Wiring involves attaching wires to the trunk and branches to create a desired turn or correct an unnatural curve. Wiring is one of the most important techniques of bonsai training, because it enables the trunk, branches and shoots to be positioned precisely. This gives control over the shape of the tree, which, when complete, should represent the appearance of a full-size, mature tree. Back Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Step 2. WIRING Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

BONSAI 2018/9/19 Step 3. REPOTTING The key to having a healthy bonsai is to keep its roots fit. This requires regular repotting, a process where overgrown roots are pruned and replanted in new soil. The drainage holes in the bottom o the pot should be covered with plastic mesh to stop the soil falling through. A layer of small stones or coarse grit should be spread over the bottom of the pot to allow free drainage of excess water. Back Example 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

Step 3. REPOTTING Back 2018/9/19 WENDY BONSAI 2018/9/19 When placing the tree in the pot, it is a good idea to make a mound of soil under the rootball, so that when you settle the tree down you know that the roots will be in good contact with the soil. Then, when adding the final amount of soil. Work it in carefully around all the roots with a chopstick to make sure that the soil is in contact around all of the roots. Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY

MAINTENANCE--REFINING Tidying up old pruning cuts, removing dead branches and thinning out the branch structure are all essential to ensure continued improvement of your bonsai. Back Example 2018/9/19 WENDY

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MAINTENANCE--WATERING The frequency of watering will depend on wind, sun or a combination of both, so we must monitor levels in the soil regularly. Example Back 2018/9/19 WENDY

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MAINTENANCE--FEEDING Regular feeding at the correct time of year, with the correct fertilizer, is essential to maintain good healthy growth. Example Back 2018/9/19 WENDY

MAINTENANCE--FEEDING BONSAI 2018/9/19 MAINTENANCE--FEEDING Back 2018/9/19 WENDY WENDY