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Bonsai Pots And Their Uses
from:Anyone who is growing their own bonsai tree will know exactly what a bonsai pot is. A bonsai pot is meant to compliment the tree that has been planted and grows inside of it – after all, bonsai trees are definitely show trees, and they need bonsai pots that make them stand out and look gorgeous!
Bonsai pots come in all shapes and sizes. Some are large and round; some are tall; some are perfectly square boxes. They are also made of many different materials – some are plastic, some are mica, and most are ceramic – and they come both glazed and unglazed. There are two basic categories of bonsai pot. One of them stone wear, also known as bisque. It’s extremely stable and can transpirate moisture, and since bonsai trees need draining pots, they’re a very good choice to make. The clay breathes but doesn’t crack or chip. (Glazing inhibits a pot’s ability to breathe, so stone wear pots are never glazed.) Glazed bonsai pots are usually used by those enter their bonsai trees in competitions – they tend to look a bit more flash and are more eye-catching than unglazed pots.
All bonsai pots must have proper drainage. Drowning a bonsai tree’s roots is the fastest way to kill your tree. Sizes tend to range from between 4 inches to 24 inches, depending on the type of pot.
How To Pot A Bonsai Tree
Something you may not think about but that needs to be taken care of is the amount of dirt that you use in a bonsai pot. Bonsai trees need a large portion of dirt for their root system to ensure that the roots don’t die, so make sure you have a good amount of proper soil so your bonsai tree will grow well. If you have noticed that your bonsai tree is draining too slowly, that means it’s time to repot in a new, larger pot. When transferring a bonsai tree to a new pot, wrap a wet towel around the bonsai tree’s roots so they stay nice and damp. Carefully life the tree out of the bonsai pot whilst tipping it to the side. Only grasp it by the trunk to avoid breaking any roots or branches! Untangle any tangled roots very gently, using a “combing” or “tugging” technique as opposed to “pulling” to avoid damage as well. Then just place the tree gently into the new bonsai pot and you’re finished!
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