Best bonsai plant species for beginners to start with

Best bonsai plant species for beginners to start with



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Bonsai is simply "tree in a pot". It's an art of keeping the plants in a miniature form giving a naturalistic look in a container or pot. History of bonsai details back to 500 or 1000 BC in china where it originated, later spread to Korea and japan. It was after the world war II the world came to acknowledge this art.

some can have strong predilection to make bonsai from their available plant species,but fear of catastrophic impacts that their little knowledge may impart on their valuable trees or shrubs. 

so, to avoid the disaster and in long run develop,upgrade your skill,concept and knowledge practice is necessary before you take this art form in to your garden mainstream. Here, are the best bonsai plant species for beginners to start with and practice.

plant species with the attributes of fast growing habit,forgiving nature, tolerant over excessive pruning and wiring, having potentiality to survive the adverse climatic and under-watering conditions are the plants best suited for neophyte grower. majority of plants that i mentioned here is of deciduous nature and belongs to ficus plant groups.

Ficus religiosa

Ficus religiosa makes up an excellent bonsai. Bodhi tree, sacred fig, peepal, holy tree are its synonym names. These are the plants with fast growing habits and are resilient to adverse climatic conditions. It foliage and root(aerial) heavy perhaps requires few time pruning in a year. Interestingly, it has the potential to tolerate the extreme pruning so one may not need to worry about over-pruning. 

Its attractive pale grey bark and heart shaped leaf increases the aesthetic value of bonsai. The 

seeds are dispersed by birds that is why we see them growing at crevices, buildings,cracks. sacred fig is deciduous in nature. The deciduous nature of plant is superb for growing bonsai. It can be grown as both indoor or outdoor plants but make sure to place in location that receives sunlight for 6-8 hours.

Ficus retusa

Ficus retusa is a plant which is very much friendly to the beginners. They totally are resistant to haphazard pruning, handle well to less care and attention which new growers are likely to do. 

These plants can be a great teacher for beginners because you will have every opportunity to update and upgrade your knowledge from basic to advanced after thorough dedication. If you are looking forward for the plants to experiment on and have doubts about your concept and skill well then, this is your plant. conduct a trial of varied bonsai style on your plant and come up with the experience.

 

Schefflera arboricola

Another promising plants for beginners is the schefflera which is very much convenient when it comes to trying out different bonsai styles. Most importantly these plants fights well with the adversity of various factors being brought upon which is very good for beginner growers. it has that potential to handle itself well, even when placed in low light condition.

 

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea famous for its elegant colorful flowers can be best among the flowering plants that can fit into almost every bonsai styles. Beginners can learn so much about different styles of bonsai. These plants took pruning well and can withstand places that receives 5 hour of sunlight only.

 

Ficus benghalensis

Ficus benghalensis is popularly known as 'ber' in the country like Nepal and India. Banyan tree possess a great cultural and religious significance alongside ficus religiosa in those countries. These plants are considered as sacred plant beneath which the lord Buddha achieved enlightenment. 

Apart from these, tree shows vigorous growth habit of aerial roots which later turn into the woody trunk and also, the rapid proliferation of lateral and horizontal branches keep the grower busy in training and pruning. 

so, yeah guys these are some of the best bonsai plant species for beginners to start with. Their natural adaptability over adverse conditions and the special features to make up a spectacular bonsai lure every type of growers to craft their craftsmanship on these plants. 

To master this art form every grower must have the spirit of hardworking, massive patience level  incessant dedication and love for Bonsai art form.

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