The Japanese Maple is a perfect species for bonsai which accounts for it’s popularity all over the world. It is loved for it’s smaller size, it’s lacey leaves, and it’s spectacular show of fall colors. This tree comes from Japan and China. The leaves of the Japanese Maple look somewhat like a human hand, from which it’s botanical name is derived. It is a popular bonsai tree for enthusiasts from

In my previous article we dealt with the correct fertilizing, watering, sunlight, and humidity requirements for the Japanese maple bonsai. This Part II will deal with pruning your japanese maple, re-potting your japanese maple, root pruning, and also the winter care of your Japanese maple. Pruning The Japanese maple bonsai is formed, partly, through careful and thought out pruning. You can prune leaves, branches and roots with additional internode pinching.

In Part I of my article on Indoor Bonsai we talked about the distinctions between an indoor and an outdoor bonsai, and typically what characterizes an indoor bonsai tree. In this report we’re going to focus on a few of the most widely regarded indoor bonsai plants, and additionally recommendations on how to pick the top plant material from your nursery or garden center. There are lots of different suppliers