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Monday, November 3, 2008

Bonsai-en

One very important aspect of bonsai is where and under what conditions you place your bonsai. The Japanese word for this place is Bonsai-en.

When placing your bonsai there are a few things to keep in mind:
  • Very few trees can be kept indoors. There are a few exceptions on this rule, e.g. the ficus. Most trees however needs to be placed outdoors.
  • Bonsai needs a minimum of 6-7 hour sunlight a day. Depending on where you live will determine if you can put the tree in direct sunlight or not. I live in a semi-dessert environment, so I need to place my trees under 60% shade cloth. If you don't have very hot temperatures, you can place your tree in direct sunlight, but dappled shade is best.
  • In winter one must be very careful for frost. Most trees is frost tender when planted in a bonsai pot, and must be place where it will not get exposed to frost in winter.
  • Wind can also affect the placement of your bonsai. A strong wind, hot or cold, can dry out your bonsai very quickly. Try to put your tree where it will be sheltered from the wind.
  • Something else to consider is pets. If you have a dog or cat, try to place the tree out of their reach.
  • At the same time you must place your tree where you can reach it, and where you will see it every day, and won't forget about it.

When your bonsai collection starts growing (and I can almost guarantee it will) you might want to find a bench to place your trees on. Benches must be high enough so that you can reach your trees easily without having to bent to low, or having to tip-toe to reach it.

You can also install a watering system above your bonsai for if you go away for a few days.

Keep all of this in mind, but if you need any more advice, let me know.

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