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Although Bonsai may have started in Asia many years ago, the practice of the art has transcended beyond its origin with millions of people around the world engaging in the culture in one way or the other, whether as a profession or as a hobby.

People around the world fell in love with Bonsai tradition for different reasons, however, these reasons can be traced back to the benefit associated with the practice, a few of which include; air purification, stress reduction, improve well being, maintain humidity, interior decoration, and many more.

In fact, by merely looking or reading about the fun fact about the tree, you can’t help but remain intrigued as you go deeper and deeper into the processes involved in successfully growing a Bonsai tree. Here’s a quick rundown about the whole tradition to help familiarize aspiring Bonsai growers with the practice.

Related terms and common misspellings: bonzai, bansai, banzai, banzi, bansi, bonzi, bonsi

For a quick understanding, just know that Bonsai are trees or plants that are grown in a container in such a way that they will maintain their beauty, or in some cases, grow prettier than they would have been if grown in the wild.

Bonsai is a Japanese word that means “Tray planting”, which also has a similar meaning to the word “Penjing or Penzai(盆栽) in China. Penjing is an original traditional art practiced in China that involves growing trees in small pots while retaining all their natural traits except their size. The Vietnamese also have similar culture known as Hòn non boô.

Although the word Bonsai is Japanese, however, the art it describes has long been in practice in China before the tradition spread like a virus spread to the eastern part of Korea and then Japan where it became popular. The Chinese have started the practice of Bonsai in 700 AD, which was known during that period as ” Pun-sai”.

During this time, the practice of Pun-sai (Bonsai) was popular among the Chinese elite only, with both the specimen and trees harvested directly from nature used as luxurious gifts before it was introduced to the Japanese during the Kamakura period. A period in both Chinese and Japanese history where the Japanese started to incorporate the traditions of the Chinese into their culture.

Two factors account for the wide acceptance of Bonsai in Japan, — the influence of Zen Buddhism and the fact that Japan at that time did not have a large landscape like China (Japan only had 4% of the total landmass of China’s mainland). After the acceptance of the Bonsai tradition in Japan, the Japanese developed new styles, tools, and techniques that were completely different from the Chinese.

For about 3 centuries, the Bonsai tradition remained on the shores of Asia until the recent time when the tradition is practiced across the whole continent.

There are lots of activities involved in growing a Bonsai tree because you have to grow a particular tree species in a container while also maintaining their natural traits except their size, in such a way that they will look exactly as they would if grown in the wild.

When trying to cultivate a bonsai tree, the first thing you need to be concerned about is how to start. As a beginner, you will have to decide which method of propagation is best for you. You can start Bonsai tree propagation through cuttings or seed or you can buy nursery stock or ready-made Bonsai trees from Bonsai stores. Know that whichever method you choose, you are still going to have similar results, albeit the time for results may differ depending on the tree species you are growing.

After deciding which method of propagation is best for you, your next line would be planting the tree and following up with adequate care requirements. They are requirements for each Bonsai tree in general include; the growing environment ( watering, soil volume, temperature, and sunlight), Repotting, pruning, Soil and fertilization, pest management, and location (indoor and outdoor). Note that the care required for a Bonsai tree differs from species to species, therefore, you must know the care requirement suitable for the species of Bonsai you intend to grow.

People all over the world grow Bonsai trees to create a particular artistic impression. Before an object can be said to have an artistic impression, such object must be provocative, evocative, natural, interesting, cohesive, descriptive, dynamic, clever, and lastly, it must have flow and rhythm.

The artistry design of Bonsai lies in the way they are styled and shaped, and each shape has a particular meaning to them. Also, each species has a specific style and shape that best suits its structure, hence, you must learn the various ways in which your Bonsai tree can be styled so that you can be able to convey your intended message to onlookers.

Below are some styles in Bonsai tradition and their associated meanings.

Bonsai tree has the ability to:

• Make you Physically Active: The bonsai tree requires constant care and maintenance which not only makes you a physically active person but also develops a habit of doing hard work to achieve your goals.
• Purify the Air: Most bonsai trees have the ability to remove impurities from the air and make it healthy for humans as well as pets to breathe and live in.
• Less Health Issues: It mitigates the chances of various short-term health issues mainly including tiredness, fatigue, coughs, and sore throats.
• Develops a Refreshing Environment: Bonsai has the ability to keep the indoor environment, always refreshing just like a garden. If you have one in the room, it still gives a refreshing feel and uplifts your mood at any time of the day.
• Easy to Take Care: One of the biggest benefits of having a bonsai at home is that it requires far less care and maintenance as compared to a full garden plant.

It really doesn’t mean that indoor bonsai trees cannot survive in outdoor conditions but it is a fact that indoor conditions are more preferable for them to grow to the fullest. Some of the major indoors species and bonsai tree types include:

Bonsai is one of the few things that need proper and constant care to grow efficiently. As old people say; “if you can’t work for something to reach its full strength, you can never see what they have to offer.” Bonsais are very choosy in terms of weather conditions, watering, sunlight, temperature, and all other maintenance aspects.

You need to take care of all these aspects by knowing their desires as there are thousands of bonsai types and almost all have varying care needs. One thing is sure that all the hard work and care will be worth it as you will treasure an extremely beautiful and aesthetic nature piece in your house.