“Must love plants,” is the first rule in growing bonsai according to Anita Kaneakua, a 50-year member of Kaua‘i Bonsai Club. “The second rule is water,” she added. “How much water you ...
Bonsai is an art form that requires years of training and centuries of dedication. At the 2012 international bonsai convention, a tree was on sale for 100 million yen, just under a million dollars.
Credit: SBS Bonsai, which means “tree in a container”, is the Japanese art of growing and training trees in a pot or container. The culture can be traced as far back as the 14th century.
Bonsai is both a hobby and an art form. Beginners can find enjoyment in a single indoor tropical tree, while experts might care for 500 or more in a large collection. Bonsai is a form of tree ...