Questions tagged [bonsai]

Miniature version of a tree curated in a small container by trimming its roots and branches. Each Specimen of bonsai trees needs different requirements such as soil type, amount of sun, watering schedule, NPK fertalizer levels and much more.

Bonsai (盆栽 Japanese) is a Japanese art form and tradition dating back over a thousand years.

bonsai of cotoneaster by OpenEye

A miniature version of a or bush is grown in a small or container, frequent trimming of the roots and branches shapes the plant's in a way as to grow no larger than the container().

Other cultures have similar practices such as penjing and hòn non bộ from China (where the art originated) and Vietnam respectively.

In English, "bonsai" is a catch-all term for all miniature trees in containers or pots.

Cotoneaster bonsai photo from OpenEye

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Blue/Green fuzz on Peach Pits

I'm trying something a bit new. I wanted to try germinating peach pits that I could grow as bonsai trees, and I understand the pits need to go through a period of cold stratification of 90-120 days. I had a small container(small plastic takeout…
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Help identifying this bonsai tree

I received this bonsai tree as a gift, but as an absolute beginner I have been unable to identify its species using online guides. I hope one of you can help me out here, so I can care for it appropriately.
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What is this tree that looks like an ash tree?

What is this tree? I was told it's an ash tree. I would like to know if it is. The underside of the leaves are lighter than the top, indicative of white ash? There are little white nodes on the trunk, not sure of the real term, and the buds are…
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What type of Bonsai is this, and how should I take care of it?

I just received this beautiful Bonsai. But it didn't come with instructions on watering, or how much sunlight. I'm in New York and its freezing. I want to put it by the window because I get a lot of sunlight, but its cold by the window. Also the…
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Trident maple leaf curl with some dark tips

Two maples have just come out of dormancy sprouting deformed leaves. They are nearly all curled and some have shrivelled and died with black edges. Any idea what it could be? They are outside mainly in shade. Direct sun is not an issue. Its warm…
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Is my crepe myrtle dying because of winter season?

I grew my Crepe Myrtle early spring and then knowing that winter was coming, I slowly put it inside to get it used to the indoor dark light and dry atmosphere. It's been two weeks now that I let it always inside and the lower leaf are starting to…
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Suckers on dormant tree

My oak appears to be dormant. I am in Cape Town, its winter and around 6- 14°C overnight. My oak tree sprouted 8 suckers and they are growing strong. Why would the tree not sprout from the trunk or branches (buds are not swollen) but sprouting…
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Are these insect eggs on the bonsai?

We bought a bonsai tree in Houston, TX and we spotted something on the branches. What is it? Should we remove them? As suggested I've taken more pictures and investigated further. I removed more: I cut one open: I decided to look at the…
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keep bonsai leaves small

I want to make a bonsai with a ginko tree. The tree is two years old and has really big leaves that would not give a balanced impression on a bonsai. Just by googling "ginko bonsai" I can see that the leaves on such a kind of bonsai are generally…
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Fusing apple seedlings for bonsai

I've grown some apple tree seedlings from a shop bought apple for the purpose of turning into a bonsai. A high percentage of them have germinated and I've ended up with more than I bargained for (12 in total). I've potted on the strongest ones into…
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Help me identifying this bonsai plant

Please help me identifying this bonsai plant. Also what can i do to grow it more quickly and create a better bonsai.
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Why is my Adenium obesum wilting?

This desert rose, Adenium obesum, was put on a window sill on top of a radiator, and did well for approximately 10 days. Then I left for the Holydays. I left the plant with extra water and no heating. The temperature must have gone under 10ºC,…
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How Can I Get More Flowers on My Trees?

I understand that once a tree/shrub has reached maturity, flower buds are apical buds that have morphed from vegetative ones. Yet, not every apical bud morphs into being a flower bud and that fraction that do seems to vary – why? I’d like to know…
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What is best watering schedule for a bonsai juniper tree?

I am new to bonsai and I have had two juniper bonsai trees so far. The first one dried out even though I watered it weekly. The second one I am keeping pretty well moist but I am afraid of drowning it. What is best schedule for watering my juniper…
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Bonsai Leaves on new shoots rather than existing branches

My second Bonsai (first one met its doom with a similar problem) Just recently received this plant (a couple of weeks ago) it was shipped. Its a Chinese Elm. All the existing leaves seem to be falling off of the existing branches. I am getting a…
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