Bonsai trees have become popular in many homes now. Who would not love to have these miniature forms of gigantic trees in their homes? Also, as they need constant care and attention along with delicate pruning and maintenance, they interest hobbyists a lot. Any tree can be turned into a bonsai tree if it is given right care. With so many bonsai enthusiasts, there have been developed over 500 species of bonsai trees and most of which can even be grown indoors. The thought of growing a bonsai tree from a seed would surely tickle your artistic instincts. But it is as difficult as interesting it sounds to be. If you are an amateur in bonsai grooming, the tree is sure to wither and die due to lack of knowledge.
So, for people who have less idea of bonsai grooming but still want to nurture one, it would be better to start with baby steps. It is a good idea to visit a bonsai tree nursery and buy an already developed bonsai to start your hobby with. If you start your hobby with a quality bonsai tree to work on, you will get the needed motivation and excitement to go deeper into nurturing more bonsai trees. That is why, when you visit a bonsai tree nursery, you need to be sure that you pick a quality bonsai tree. Now I understand that as you are a beginner, you may not have any idea of how to differentiate a poor-quality bonsai tree from a good quality one. So, I have noted down easy tips to follow that will enable you to spot the difference.
The trunk: A trunk of a bonsai tree tells you a lot about the health of the bonsai tree. Any highly reputed bonsai tree nursery will have bonsai trees that have thick and sturdy trunks. The trunk has to be thicker at the bottom and should get thinner on the upper side and eventually taper off. Also, the trunk should not be scarred or damaged. You should feel the surface of the bonsai tree trunk to see if it is smooth. A smooth trunk is a clear sign of the good health of the tree.
The branches: Just like the trunk, branches are amazing indicators of the health of a bonsai tree. A good bonsai tree would have an even distribution of branches while an unhealthy one would have branches that are entwined with each other. If the branches are thick and gnarly and are blocking the view of the trunk, you should straight away walk out of that bonsai tree nursery and find the one that houses and nurtures healthier bonsai trees. Above all, see if all the branches have a uniform thickness.
The roots: Generally, when you buy a bonsai tree from a bonsai tree nursery, you would receive it in a container and already trained to grow in a certain shape. So, with such already developed bonsai trees, there is nothing you can do to manage the roots. This means the roots should be perfectly located and healthy if you want the plant to develop further. Look at the container in which the bonsai is placed and you would be able to see roots sticking out of the soil. If not, then you know it is not a healthy bonsai. Also, you should know that even though the roots are sticking out of the soil, they should be anchored firmly and securely to the container. Make sure that the roots are not sticking out of the soil.
With this, I just made your buying process from a bonsai tree nursery simpler. You just have to observe 3 parts of any bonsai tree to know whether it is healthy or not.
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