A Bonsai tree makes an ideal gift or thank you present. Bonsai trees are not only pleasant in appearance but many people who own Bonsai trees feel a calming effect while caring for them. The name Bonsai translates as try gardening, which is the growing and training of trees to create them in miniature form.
It is important to acquire all the necessary knowledge of the Bonsai in order to properly inform the person who will be receiving the Bonsai tree. It is important to learn the basics in pruning, watering, and fertilizing.
Bonsai Trees For Beginners
There are numerous Bonsai trees for the novice Bonsai owner, such as:
- Japanese Snowdrop
- Boxwood
- Japanese White Pine
- Chinese Quince
- Trident Maple.
Bonsai trees are either tropical or temperate types.
Tropical Bonsai Trees
Tropical bonsai, such as serissa, ficus, or bougainvillea cannot adapt to freezing temperature and must be protected against frost. Bonsai plants should be outdoors at all times in appropriate weather. In the cold months the tropical Bonsai’s need to come indoors to bright windows and frequent watering.
Bonsai Kits
A gift cannot be given without the proper accessories, even when it comes to Bonsai trees. Just as an electronic toy should not be given to a child without batteries, the recipient of a Bonsai tree should be given the equipment he or she will need to nurture it.
Bonsai kits include everything needed to help the Bonsai become a beautiful work of art. Typical Bonsai kits include pruning shears, fertilizer, aluminum wire, Mud man, and a Bonsai tip booklet. Bonsai tool kits also come with additional pruning tools such as a rake, a butterfly shaped Bonsai shear/scissor, a tweezer/blade combination tool, and a hemp broom.
Decoration
To accentuate the Bonsai trees with additional accents, place small figurines on the soil. Mud man figures are popular along with turtles, mud huts, mud boats, and tree tire swings.
A Lifetime Gift
Another bonus of the Bonsai trees is that, when properly cared for, they can last many years. Unlike roses or other flowers that have a short life span, Bonsai trees will provide its owner a lifetime of friendship.
It is also important to price several different Bonsai dealers to ensure the best price is found. While it may be costly to purchase a Bonsai, this tree has a very long life span, and those who own Bonsais feel they are worth it. A Bonsai tree for someone who enjoys gardening is a wonderful, thoughtful gift they will appreciate and cherish surely.
Further reading: Growing Bonsai Trees
