Bonsai tree growing is something that fascinates western society. Essentially to grow a bonsai tree is to grow a perfectly normal tree, just with one fundamental difference. The tree is grown in miniature. So no, bonsai trees are not a special breed of tree, they are just dwarfed through human intervention. Their small size is what makes them so attractive and sought after.

Purchasing a bonsai can prove costly. For this reason and others, some people choose to grow their own bonsai trees. This is a carefully balancing act that needs to be tended to regimentally and studiously.

One of the vital elements in growing a healthy and happy bonsai is to pick out the right bonsai tree pots. The right, or wrong, bonsai tree pots can mean life or death to your little tree so it is something that you really do need to get right.

Finding THE One

Finding the perfect bonsai tree pots is like finding the one person you are going to spend the rest of you life with. Essentially it is the life long companion of your bonsai tree. You could find bonsai pots for sale on the internet or even at local nurseries. It is a fine idea to purchase bonsai tree pots from a specialist as those pots will be perfectly suited and you won’t have to hunt for the right features. However, many people choose to go it alone and to pick out bonsai tree pots from regular nurseries or gardening websites.

When you do so there are features you need to look for in your prospective bonsai tree pots. Look for a pot that has a plain inner surface. Shiny surfaces and glazes don’t go well with bonsais on the inner surface of bonsai tree pots. Inner surface glazes can hinder the drainage process and that can lead to loads of other problems for your tree.

If your bonsai is going to live out of doors, make sire that the bonsai tree pots you look at are frost proof. If not, the pots could crack and make a mess, maybe even jeopardizing your bonsai tree itself. The size of the pot is extremely important, so research this well. Bonsai tree pots that are too large for the specific tree and you could easily over water. Too small and it won’t adequately support your bonsai. Drainage is also important. Too many drainage holes could leave your soil dry while too few could leave your bonsai water logged. Drainage is essential to prevent the roots from rotting and promote healthy growth.