1. Chapter 22 The Art of Bonsai

2. General Info: Bonsai – Bon – tray, Sai – little tree
Started in China 1200 to 1500 years ago
First collection exhibited was in 1828 at the World’s Fair in Paris and later in London in 1909.
Bonsai is the art of dwarfing plants by growing them in shallow pots and trays and by judicious trimming of roots and tops.

3. Planting the Bonsai: Choosing the plant – evergreen or deciduous
Source of Plants – Naturally dwarfed plants or artificially dwarfed plants
Containers – drain holes, shallow, length 2/3 the height of the plant placed in it, earthy colors, simple form (round, square, rectangular), made of pottery.
Tools – various types of pruning tools and wire

4. Dwarfing Plants Determining Plant Shape Initial Pruning
Additional Pruning
Wiring
Root Pruning
Placing the plant in the container
Adding Potting Medium
Watering

5. Care and Management of Bonsai
Watering
Location
Fertilizing
Repotting and training procedure

6. The End!