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Bonsai Trees -
Our Own Little Forest
Bonsai trees have been grown in China and
Japan for centuries. Buddhist priests
were the ones that created them and, in
some centuries time, everyone could enjoy
the little trees. And, by little we mean
little: a bonsai tree can live up to
hundreds of years without being more than
1m high. By regularly cutting down the
branches and by shortening the roots, the
growing is stopped. More, by not
providing the full required elements to
grow, the trees remain little. Those
really interested in Bonsai trees should
know that this is a hobby that requires a
lot of responsibility and time, because
they are living trees, not some dead
wood.
Everyone should consider the fact that,
especially during the growing period,
there are some really important things to
take care of. When it is only about a
small collection of Bonsai, it is enough
to just water the plants. The soil must
be slightly moist most of the time.
Leaves must be controlled from time to
time, in order to prevent bugs and
diseases. When this happens, you have to
take the plant out from the tray. In the
summer, during the growth period, they
must be cut to keep their shape. In the
winter, the Bonsai tree doesn't require
some special care, but they should,
still, be provided a free space outside,
where they should not freeze. More, every
few years, the plants need to be moved in
bigger trays. These few lines might not
show how important it is to take care of
your Bonsai trees, but regular care is
very important, including the holidays,
when you might leave.
In Europe and Northern America, Bonsai
trees came in the early '70s. Since then,
a lot of clubs, unions and associations
appeared that organize a lot of
activities: expositions, fairs, seminars
and more.
Being a member of a Bonsai Club is not
the most important thing when growing
Bonsai trees. The most important thing is
to enjoy what you do and have fun while
doing it.
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