Bonsai for beginners is a rewarding hobby. The origin of the word Bonsai comes from the combination of the Japanese words “Bon” that means tray and “Sai”, which means plantation. Literally, Bonsai means “planting in a pot or tray”.
If you love nature, but like most people, you spend your days in your office cubicle without sight of any vegetation, caring for a bonsai can be just the perfect therapy you need.
Engaging in Bonsai culture is a practical and soothing way to deal with your daily grind in the office or home, which can be hectic, to the point of not having your time to “smell the flowers” and commune with nature.
One of the first rules is to choose Bonsai that absolutely fascinates you. Make sure your heart skips a beat when you see it. Bonsais are delicate and you should be happy and relaxed when tending them, not see them as yet another responsibility.
Make sure you pick the perfect spot for your new `companion` before you buy it, a place where it gets enough light and air, but sheltered from strong currents and hot areas. It might even be fun to create a binder shelter for it in your office, as a “pet that never makes a peep” , and is happy just to sit there and watch you work all day. Think of it as your therapeutic escape; a calming sight when talking to a distraught customer.
Next rule is to do a little research, as you are doing right now, in order to make sure you are up to the commitment. Bear in mind that Bonsais are often associated with philosophical currents, so they are greatly respected as any living creature should be. It’s not like you’re marrying the plant, just make sure you want to make a little space in your daily schedule for it.
Every kind of Bonsai tree requires different watering, but all Bonsais need a little more attention than regular plants. During summer and fall, your Bonsai will probably need daily watering, but be sure that the soil is not moist. If it is, hold watering back a little longer.
Fertilizers are a must. You need to visit your local florist or botanist, or even an online gardening store to find the adequate fertilizer for your kind of Bonsai. Usually, Bonsais just need this treatment every other month.
And as a last tip in the Bonsai for Beginners express guide is to love your Bonsai! It will love you back, by providing you peace, beauty and clean air. A prefect little place in which to rest your mind when daily work piles up or when you are overwhelmed by your routine. It may sound like a lot, but in the end, caring for your plant will take you less than 10 minutes a day and provide hours of satisfaction and beauty. Plus, this is the time when we all need to do our share in saving the planet - in our own little way.
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