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BONSAI BOOK
This is a long term project of articles that I have put
together and currently mainly covers questions that are frequently asked of me.
Use the information but please acknowledge the authors and do not make money off
the articles.
INDEX
Introduction - definition, history
Acquiring Material
- species, nursery stock, wild trees, propagation.
Placement -
outdoors, indoors, light and humidity.
Watering - 5 factors
to consider, volume, colour, tempertaure, species and soil.
Fertilising and Feeding
- Dosage, routine.
Pot Selection - material, shape,
style, size, colour, maintenance
Potting Soil/Mix - mycorrhizae,
requirements, components
Repotting.htm -
when, why.
Pruning.htm -
roots, leaves, branches.
Pests and Diseases - bugs,
fungi, virus, bacteria, mildew, mould,
Plant Hormones - Auxins,
Gibberellins, Cytokinins, Abscisic Acid, Ethylene.
Mycorrhyzae
Styles - Formal, informal,
slanting, semi cascade, cascade.
Tools - Scissors, concave cutter, knob
cutter, picks, rake, tweezers, pliers, wire cutter, root cutter.
Wiring - copper and aluminium
Bonsai Age - labelling.
Is My tree dead. - how to
check.
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