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Care Guide for the Azalea Bonsai Tree
The genus Rhododendron contains around 1000 species, of which especially the Satsuki azalea (Rhododendron Indicum) and the Kurume azalea (Rhododendron kiusianum and Rhododendron kaempferi) are commonly used for bonsai. The azalea is popular for its spectacular blooms, which open from May to June and come in many different colors, shapes, sizes, and patterns. The leaves are dark green in color and differ in size and shape depending on the cultivar. Satsuki and Kurume azaleas are a kind of...
How to Pick The Right Pot for Your Bonsai
In fact, many containers can serve as a pot for a bonsai, as long as they meet certain requirements. Of course, there must be drainage holes and wiring holes so that the tree can be fixed in the pot. They can be made of ceramic, concrete, plastic, and certain metals (metals can release toxins), and you can make your own vases. But what has considered a classic Bonsai vase is that it is made of ceramic or porcelain and that it is made of burnt stoneware, which means that it absorbs and does...
How to Mix Your Own Bonsai Soil to Grow Healthy Plants
It’s hard to overstate how important healthy soil is to raising robust bonsai. Without a good foundation, bonsai can’t thrive. Creating your own bonsai substrate isn’t difficult or expensive, but it can make all the difference. Learn what comprises a healthy substrate and how to create your own. #bonsai #gardenerspath
Bonsai from cheap plants
Learn how to create Bonsai from cheap and widely available nursery stock, in our introductory online course: https://www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/getting-started