The Japanese philosophy regarding bonsai is that the tree must portray the picture of earth and heaven in single container. A good bonsai plant possesses the three forces namely beauty, truth and essence. The art of bonsai actually originated from China, and then ranged to Korea and Japan. Growing bonsai plants is a very satisfying hobby, and there are now more people growing and selling their plants. Bonsai plants make an interesting and beautiful piece of decoration for living space, family area and even the kitchen.

Tips To Buy Bonsai Plants

The word bonsai conveys different meanings to different people. Some people feel that bonsai is a special type of tree, but it is actually the art of sculpting the normal species of living tree, and re-creating the beauty of nature. Before you buy bonsai plant, there are certain aspects you must look for. Bonsai plants come in all shapes and sizes. Size of the bonsai varies from miniature, small, medium and large. Miniature bonsai are less than 2 inches tall and large ones are taller than 12 inches.

To buy bonsai plant, you must pay special attention to the trunk size and form. Bonsai plants can have many types of trunk styles such as angled, straight, divided or curved. But, the most important feature of the trunk is good taper so that bottom of the trunk is largest. The trunk must gradually taper as you move up from the base. A big base is good, and it adds to the aesthetic appeal. But, as the trunk size increases, the cost of the tree becomes higher.

Branch arrangement is another factor you must consider before you buy bonsai plant. The branches ultimately form the structure of the bonsai plant, however, the branch structure can be radically changed by pruning or wiring. It is a good idea to choose the spiral staircase branch arrangement, especially informal and formal upright.

Root Spread is another important aspect to look for when you buy bonsai plant, and bonsai should have some exposed root formation above the soil line. If the root spread is well developed, it gives the appearance of stability and maturity.

You can buy bonsai plant and bonsai tools from Internet, however make sure that you make the purchase from reliable dealer. Do enough research before buying the plant, and choose the species carefully. You can also buy bonsai plant to gift to someone on birthdays or wedding anniversaries. If you buy bonsai plant from eBay, you can contact the buyer and ask technical questions regarding basic and advanced care of the plant.