Bonsai styles are the various forms of mini trees that have been shaped over time using different techniques. Bonsai cultivation, known as penjing in Chinese, has become a very popular hobby for many people around the world. In recent years, more and more new styles have been developing along with individuals creating their own design outcomes from unique Bonsai styles. The modern garden style can vary wildly depending on your interpretation of it and the materials you use to create it. In the following sections, the various styles will be explained and the important materials used to create them will be discussed.
One of these new Bonsai styles is called the abstract style. This style focuses more on creating a unique shape than an actual resemblance to nature. It also focuses more on using a certain color or texture for inspiration rather than using a natural object as inspiration. If this is a style you would like to try in your garden, then there are several things that you will need. The first of these is your creative mind. You will also need plenty of sand or pumice stone, which can be found at most large hardware stores. You will also need a variety of small rocks, twigs and other natural materials for the Bonsai styles that you want to create. When creating your Bonsai styles once you reach the desired shape for it, there are several ways you can give it the appearance of being natural.
How many bonsai styles are there?
There are many different bonsai styles that you can choose from when creating your own bonsai. Some of these Bonsai styles will focus more on realism while others will focus more on creating a unique shape. Creating a realistic tree or plant to use as inspiration for creating a new bonsai is really not necessary in the grand scheme of things since it is so easy to see the resemblance of nature by simply standing in any field or park and gazing at the natural beauty that surrounds us.
What are the different Bonsai styles ?
- Chokkan: Chokkan means “block” in Japanese. This style is sometimes called straight line style and it’s a great technique for using a small amount of material to create an amazing looking bonsai tree. In this style each branch moves in the same direction from the trunk.
- Cascade: In this bonsai tree style all the branches of the tree hang down towards the ground.
- Clump: A clump style is a bonsai tree where the branches are tightly bunched together. You will want to create this look by using smaller diameter branches.
- Informal upright: An informal upright bonsai tree is one which gracefully grows in the direction of upward with its branches all moving in different directions.
- Semi cascade: Semi cascade simply means that half of the branches will be going downwards and half will be turning upwards towards the sky.
- Windswept: Windswept means that the branches are all growing in one direction. This style of tree looks very natural and usually does not need pruning unless the branches are growing into each other.
- Informal upright: In this bonsai style you will be using larger diameter branches to create an informal looking tree that is asymmetrical and can grow in any direction of your choice.
- Chinese elm: Chinese elm is a very popular style of tree. This style was originally created in China and it has been used for hundreds of years to adorn the homes there. It comes in several different sizes, but each cultivar will grow to be a similar size to the original Chinese elm tree that it was created from. The leaves are an incredibly beautiful olive green color, but they may vary depending on how old your plant is.
How do I choose a Bonsai shape?
The bonsai shapes are decided by the growth habits of your plant. The shape of your plant will vary greatly depending on what type of growing method you use. Many people prefer to use the natural growing habits of a plant and shape it into one big bonsai pot. Other individuals will choose to cut their plant and place several plants into a separate, smaller pot below or beside of the main bonsai pot. This is called a forest style or group planting style and it is very popular in many different cultures throughout the world.
If you are creating a bonsai tree for yourself, there are many different Bonsai styles that you can choose from. Some of these shapes can be very difficult to create, but with enough practice and some patience, you will be able to recreate your own bonsai tree.
What are the bonsai rules?
There are several different bonsai rules that you should follow when it comes to the care of your plant.
- You will want to give your bonsai enough water, but not too much water. Over watering is one of the most common reasons why people lose their bonsai trees and plants. If there is enough light for the plant, then it will not need a lot of water as long as it does not feel too crowded in its pot and is getting enough nutrients from the soil.
- When watering your bonsai tree, you will want to place it in a location where the water will not run out of the pot.
- You should also know that when you water your bonsai tree you should use room temperature water. Water that is either too hot or too cold can harm your plant, so this is something that you should watch out for.
- Bonsai soil is very important because it contains all of the nutrients and minerals necessary for proper growth.