How to grow a Bonsai tree, for beginners - Bonsai Empire
Make sure you choose a tree species that is suited for the climate in your area and stick to the basic care guidelines. In this section, I'll explain how to start growing Bonsai and introduce you to the three main techniques: cultivation, styling, and care.
Bonsai tree care and maintenance - Bonsai Empire
Caring for a Bonsai tree is not nearly as difficult as it might seem. However, as Bonsai trees are planted in small pots there are a few basic guidelines for placement, watering, and repotting your trees. BONSAI CARE INTRODUCTION.
Pruning Bonsai, cutting branches to shape the tree - Bonsai Empire
Pruning Bonsai trees is one of the many topics in our online Bonsai course, made specifically for beginners. Take a look at the Beginners course for more information and a free lesson. Pine trees and some conifers should be pinched by hand rather than cut with scissors.
Wiring Bonsai trees to shape and bend the branches - Bonsai Empire
Follow this step-by-step guide, and be sure to use the right wire and Bonsai tools. Part 1: Double wiring a Bonsai First, select the pair of branches you want to wire.
Indoor Bonsai tree care guidelines - Bonsai Empire
Which Bonsai is best for indoors? There are only a few tropical or subtropical trees that grow well indoors. The most common, and the easiest to care for, is the Ficus Bonsai. The Ficus is tolerant of low humidity and is very resilient, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
Care guide for the Juniper Bonsai tree (Juniperus ... - Bonsai Empire
Identify your Juniper species. There are two groups of Junipers, one with scale-like foliage and the other one with needle-like foliage. The two most popular juniper species for bonsai with scale-like foliage are the Chinese Juniper and the Japanese Shimpaku.
Recommended Bonsai books - Bonsai Empire
Great start for beginners at Bonsai who are particularly interested in indoor Bonsai trees. Bonsai Basics, Step-by-Step Guide to Growing, Training & General Care by Christian Pessey and Rémy Samson Sterling Pub.
Care guide for the Chinese elm Bonsai (Ulmus) - Bonsai Empire
The Chinese elm is a very popular choice of Bonsai for beginners, as it is a strong tree that reacts well to pruning and can be kept outdoors as well as indoors. The fine ramification, tiny leaves and beautiful bark are characteristics most loved for this tree species.
The Bonsai Beginners Guide - Bonsai Empire
Our beginners guide contains all the essential information you need in order to succeed. It covers the basic techniques, well illustrated with over a hundred images, and explains everything you need to know in an understandable way. Available in digital format as well as in print.
Care guide for the Wisteria Bonsai tree - Bonsai Empire
Wisterias are very well suited for bonsai but their special feature is the flowers. After flowering the trunk and branches are hidden under long leaves and proliferating tendrils and then the wisteria returns to the second row in the bonsai garden. If you need help identifying your tree, take a look at our Bonsai tree identification guide.