In this post, we will be talking about raffia and how you can use it to bend branches in o your bonsai tree. Do you know how to bend a bonsai branch? What is Raffia? Raffia is essentially a natural current fiber that comes from a palm tree. What we’re concerned about is protecting the … Read more
Once you have completed the work of tapering (kokejun), the initial rise (tachiagari), and wiring, you can begin the final shaping of the plant. This is known as pruning your bonsai tree. Pruning reduces the volume of the tree in order to achieve the goal of “keisho-sodai”; small size-great similarity. You need to prune the … Read more
The Principles In order to understand why, when, and how we repot bonsai trees, it is important to understand what the bonsai tree roots do. Roots serve a number of functions – they secure the tree so it can grow, allow for nutrients and water to be absorbed, and store energy, water, and nutrients for … Read more