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Welcome to Bonsai Empire! |
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On this website you can find all information about the art of growing Bonsai. Navigate by clicking on any of the tabs above.
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What is Bonsai? |
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The word ‘Bonsai’ is Japanese and literally translated it means ‘planted in a container’. Basically Bonsai is a collection of techniques to grow, train and care for a tree in order to shape it into a miniature but naturally and old looking tree. Throughout the ages Bonsai has evolved from plants being grown in containers into a well respected form of art.
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And create your profile
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Post Bonsai questions
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Upload your pictures
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Send Bonsai E-cards
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Bonsai community
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Where does Bonsai originate from? |
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Although the word ‘bonsai’ is Japanese, it originated in the Chinese empire. Around the year 1000 BC the Chinese started the art of ‘pun-sai’; using special techniques to grow dwarf trees in containers. Originally only the elite of the society practiced pun-sai and the trees where spread throughout China as luxurious gifts. During the Kamakura period, the period in which Japan adopted most of China’s cultural trademarks, the art of growing trees in containers was introduced in Japan. The Japanese developed the art of growing trees in containers (Bonsai) to a great extent, and most well-know techniques, styles and tools were developed in Japan. Only recently, at around 1900, Bonsai was spread outside of Asia.
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Main parts of this website |
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Bonsai quiz: test your knowledge about Bonsai by taking either the knowledge or the capability test.
Bonsai styles: with background information about the different Bonsai styles, helping you to get a feeling for the different Bonsai forms and shapes.
Bonsai propagation: with detailed information about the different techniques of propagating Bonsai, from seeds, cuttings, by collecting trees from forests, etc.
Bonsai training: with in-depth information about styling and training Bonsai trees; including pruning and wiring techniques.
Bonsai care: with step-by-step descriptions about how to maintain and care for your Bonsai tree, including watering, fertilizing and repotting guides.
Case studies: learn and get inspired by taking a look at how experts train a tree, including before and after pictures of trees being formed.
Bonsai galleries: a collection of the most beautiful Bonsai pictures, including penjing landscapes, trees of famous Bonsai growers and a Shohin gallery.
Bonsai videos: learn about Bonsai by watching the videos and movies about Bonsai care, propagation, training and more.
Bonsai community: post your questions in our Bonsai forum, chat with other Bonsai enthusiasts or upload your pictures.
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