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If you are thinking of growing your first bonsai tree and you don't know were to start or what kind of tree to begin with here is some advice to help you make your decision. You can check with a nursery in your area for information about the best species to start with and also advise you on how to grow and care for as well as train your bonsai. It takes time and patience. There are many types of bonsai so do some research and learn about the different types of bonsai trees. There are indoor bonsais and  outdoor bonsais. Different bonsai trees have different needs and it is crucial that you know what these needs are conserning the type of tree you want to start with. Some popular bonsai trees and the best trees for bonsai are Juniper, Japanese Red Maple, Pine, Azalea (I love), Chinese Elm, Ficus, and there are more but these are a few.

You can learn through reading books on bonsai  and through nurseries and searching through the internet.Click here Basically how it works is that you wait for it to grow, trim, cut, wait for the tree to grow, cut the roots, pinch off growth and so forth and also use wire to train the tree to grow in the style you want.  It's your own piece of art work like your own creation as far as how the tree looks as it is growing because you are training it to grow in the shape you want it to. It's important that you understand that the style should fit the type of bonsai tree you have. The type of care is specific to the type of bonsai tree. Also keep in mind that you have to deal with potential diseases that you can't avoid but deal with by consulting with the experts which is of course the nurseries. They know what to do as they have so many plants to keep healthy and disease free so use them for their expertise. Do not try to style a bonsai tree if it is sick. Nurse it back to health first and then style it. Make sure you find a nursery that specializes in bonsai trees. They can show you how to wire and prune, fertilize, water, and so forth.

You can start your first bonsai tree from seeds but it can take over a year before you can begin pruning. It would be easier to purchase a starter bonsai from a nursery or from an online bonsai site . That way you can start your indoor or outdoor bonsai now. The best starter bonsai to start with is Tropical or subtropical trees. These include Semi-tropical Sea Grape which have large leaves but can be cut down to look good, Japanese Red Maple which are hardy, and Chinese Elm which are sturdy and can adjust to different styles of bonsai.
It is important that you consider the temperature and light when you place your bonsai. The bonsai tree needs morning sun and shade in the heat of the day. Some will take full sun and others won't. It just depends on the type of tree you have.
Other important factors to consider are soil, fertilizer, Pruning.
For soil you want to make sure that you have right type of soil for your bonsai. The pH balance needs differ for different trees.Bonsai Soils
You need to make sure that the bonsai fertilizer is right for your tree.Click here for fertilizer It needs to be water soluble. You should apply the bonsai fertilizer one or two times a month- Follow according to the growing season. The soil should be loose and wet.
Now here's the art of bonsai, pruning, prune the branches at the start of spring. Leave the branches you want to keep and make sure you leave enough branches so the tree can live. If the roots are bound to the inside of the pot then cut the roots. It's better to use pruning tools especially for bonsai trees because they are designed specifically for that purpose and it makes pruning easier. Bonsai Tools & Wire

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Japanese Red Maple is native to Japan and China. The leaves determine its botanical name. The bark turns brown or gray with age but is red or green when young.

The factors involved in caring for a Japanese Red Maple are these:

Location, Watering, Fertilizing, Pruning, Wiring, Repotting, Insects and diseases. I will explain these in more detail.

Do not place the Japanese Red Maple in direct sunlight. It should be placed where it will receive morning or evening sun and do not water in direct sun because the foliage can burn.

Moist soil is best for the Japanese Red Maple. They need to be watered daily with good drainage. You don't want the roots to rot from too much water and not enough drainage. You can purchase an inexpensive moisture meter to help you determine the right amount of water for your Japanese Red Bonsai tree. You can also place the pot in a tub of water about an inch deep to absorb up the holes in the bottom of the pot. Bonsai Humidity Trays

Next you want to correctly fertilize your bonsai tree.Fertilizers It is very important to keeping it healthy with the right fertilizer. With each watering the the soil is washed away. When repotting do not feed for a month or two after repotting during the hottest part of the summer. You can use chemical fertlilizers if you want. You can use 20-20-20 and/or you can use or feed every 20-30 days with a slow-acting organic fertilizer in the spring and autumn.

So as not to overstress the root system you should prune the roots and branches. Prune the branches in the fall or winter, this avoids too much loss of sap. Also the shape of the tree is more pronounced. You can seal pruning wounds with a wound dressing with a putty from Japan. It's good to pinch back new growth to develop fine branches and avoid long internodes (the stem is normally divided into nodes and internodes, the nodes hold buds which grow into one or more leaves.) To avoid long internodes and develop fine branches you can pinch back the new growth. Pinch back new growth during the growing season to avoid long internodes and to develop fine branches. You want to keep the internodes short so if the branch has a long internode then you need to cut back the branch to the first internode and regrow it. Prune the leaves which involves removing the leaves during the growing season and this should be done in the early summer every other year. This will encourage smaller leaves. You want to encourage a false autumn by removing all the leaves but leaving the leaf stems. The second set of leaves will be smaller. If you repot do not leaf prune in the same year.

To shape Maples you might need to wire,Bonsai Tools & Wire but pruning and pinching usually shape maples. If you need to wire then do this in the summer because the tree will be in full leaf. You should protect the bark with raffia . (Raffia is long fibers from the Raffia Palm (Raphia farinifera)the wire should not be left on for more than six months. You can shape the trunk by tying it to a stake or you can keep it straight.

It is always necessary to repot bonsai trees.Ceramic/Mica Bonsai Pots For young trees repot every other year and for older trees repot every two or three years. You need to repot in the spring and cut the roots half their length. Remove dead roots to avoid root rot.

Of course there is always the threat of diseases and insects so you need to be prepared for that threat. These problems include mildew, root rot, and amphids. You can control amphids by spraying with for example 'Atomic Grow for Amphids' which is all natural and actually rebalances your tree. Signs of amphids are honey dew on the lower leaves and leaf drop.

Always maintain good drainage to avoid root rot and mildew.

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