Containers Matter. As the house where a man lives becomes his physical proof of how well ( or how bad) he manages his life, its foundation, architectural design and layout surely matter to him; the container that holds your bonsai tree affects its overall appearance - in fact, like building your first home, containers can make or break your bonsai trees, including your prospect to successful bonsai tree growing.
Here are 3 valuable bonsai tree information you should always remember whenever you look around for pots, trays and other types of containers for your bonsai trees:
Highlight the Tree, not its Container. It’s a common mistake among budding bonsai enthusiasts to choose elaborate containers for their bonsai trees. Some people would even go out of their way to purchase pots or trays from other countries (preferably Asian-inspired as Bonsai originated in Asia). There is nothing wrong with an expensive purchase if money grows on your bonsai trees, but for those who do not have enough resources, just look around in your kitchen or garage for a suitable container that would match the dominant color of the leaves, flowers or fruits of your bonsai tree.
You read it right. The container should blend with the tree, and not the other way around. If you are like most people past their prime and your memory of the color wheel is just a hazy recollection of your grade school’s art class, just remember colors black, deep blue and earth-brown, which blend nicely with any color
Simple is Beautiful. Refuse containers with loud or intricate designs as these will take the spotlight away from your plant. This is where the phrase “simplicity is beauty” applies perfectly.
Create Balance. Bonsai trees are miniature trees, all right, but their sizes differ. Some would grow few inches higher (or shorter) than other bonsai trees, and your container should complement your tree’s height. This means that if your bonsai tree is really small, you should not choose a big container, and neither would you consider planting your bonsai tree in a small container that cannot hold its weight.
Another valuable bonsai tree information regarding selection of container is on its make. According to some experts, untreated wood is the best because it does not hold too-much water, unlike clay pots. As you know, clay-pots have porous surfaces that absorb water. Roots of bonsai trees should not be soaked in water; moisture in soil should be regulated (not too dry or too wet), otherwise bonsai trees may die.
Bonsai tree information is available in your local nurseries or on the internet. You may also inquire from a botanist or confer among other bonsai enthusiasts about the basics and proven techniques on successful bonsai tree growing. Your success in any endeavor is determined by your passion; if you are passionate enough to succeed as a bonsai tree grower, nothing can stand in your way.
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