The art of bonsai

We have heard that the art of bonsai is another form of creation in Japan, which is born with new technology. But actually this can be called as a version of Penjin or Penzai, which was a basic traditional art in China. This art, harmony, is thousands of years old. The Japanese believe that it symbolizes balance and peace. The art of bonsai in Japan developed with Zen Buddhism. It is believed that this symbolizes the minimalist approach of Zen Buddhism and it teaches us to remove chaos from our lives.



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Nature has imparted the qualities of bonsai to the plants growing in the roughest environment throughout their life in the most rocky landscapes. The decayed nature of the roots near the trunk, the aged appearance of the trunk and branches can be described as the aesthetic qualities of a bonsai plant. .They highlight the instability and risk nature of life. In fact, any tree species can be used for bonsai cultivation. More specifically, any plant species with relatively small leaves with a relatively small stem is suitable for bonsai. Also, the suitability of plants depends on the climatic changes from country to country.

The average height of bonsai is 4 feet. There are various methods of restricting growth in bonsai. Pruning branches, wrapping branches with wire, piercing flower buds and limiting 
fertilizers are some of them. These stunt the growth of plants, but the plant's No damage to existence.These steps should be done when the plant is young. For this, the tree should be 
selected based on where you will place it. If it is kept indoors, choose tropical or subtropical plants, and if outdoors, choose non-tropical plants. Protect from severe cold.
The three main techniques used in bonsai production are cultivation, shaping and care. Bonsai art has become an art due to the techniques used under shaping. Let's examine these 
techniques and different bonsai models in the next article.

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