The history of bonsai

shows that master

artists were thought
to possess
supernatural
powers!
Though usually
associated with Japan,
bonsai tree cultivation
actually originated in
China, where the trees
eventually came to be
associated with the
religion of Zen Buddhism.
 Can you see the
little Bonsai fruit tree
in the background?

It is impossible to date
Bonsai's origin, but history
shows that the art may have
begun around the Jin
Dynasty (3rd Century), where
'artistic' pot plants were
grown.

To the general public bonsai

trees were supernatural, the
mystique reflected in their
wise masters. Monks and
sages spent time developing
techniques for dwarfing that
we still practice today:
pruning and shaping.

Not too supernatural!

HOW TO START A BONSAI TREE?
Part 1.
Choosing the
Right Bonsai
Tree for you

1. Select a suitable
species of tree for
your climate.
2. Decide whether you
plan on having an
indoor or outdoor
tree.
3. Select the size of your
bonsai.
4. Visualize the finished
product while
selecting a plant.
5. Select a pot.
TOOLS
MATERIALS
2. Remove the tree
and clean the
roots.
Part 2.
Potting
Grown Trees
1. Prepare the tree.
3. Prune the roots.
4. Prepare the pot.
5. Put the tree in
the pot.
6. Care for your
new bonsai tree.
1. The size of the pot for your plant.
2. Whether your tree will be indoor or outdoor.
3. The climate in which you live.
4. The final design of your bonsai tree.
5. All of the above.