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The Bonsai Tree Is A Greatly Amazing Art

September 9th, 2009

There are many myths and stories about bonsai trees. Most of them are unrealistic, confusing those who don’t know very much about this form of art. Bonsai is not a species of plant, as some wrongly believe. It is simply a miniaturized form of horticulture.

Bonsai trees are the expression of a deep connection between natural elements, soul and humans. In Japan, bonsai represents an ideal, being a symbol of the society. Zen Buddhism perceived them as a form of divine expression and meditation.

Even in our times, bonsai care is an art, which can be easily compared to painting, sculpture or architecture. The satisfaction of creating a bonsai is, as many of you already know, a real joy. Bonsai symbolizes the expression “heaven and earth into a pot”.

Many bonsai trees are inherited from generation to generation. For a bonsai to survive and grow according to our desire, the main condition is to keep it constantly outdoors, in the balcony or garden.

The artist doesn’t make from bonsai a copy of nature, but he finds a way of expressing his individuality. Bonsai may suggest many things, but in all cases it must look natural. It must be mentioned that in China, bonsai trees often take the form of dragons and other cultural symbols.

Unlike regular indoor plants, bonsai needs an easily drained ground, because its roots mustn’t stay in the water. Sunlight, particularly ultraviolet rays, affects tree growth. Excepting some particular cases, bonsai trees should be placed in a sunny area. Keep them away from excessive warmth and sea breeze and avoid placing the pot on cement or near a wall made of cement.

There are many different styles of bonsai. Bonsai artists gradually began to add other important cultural elements to these miniaturized landscapes. Japanese masters invited us to create new styles and forms inspired by nature. We mustn’t limit ourselves to a few styles, repeating them indefinitely, but to develop our creativity.

Each detail is essential when it comes about recreating a natural landscape. Bonsai trees must be perceived as an artistic expression and not just as a combination of separate elements.

In the past, using ornamental stones to decorate the bonsai was a very popular practice. The excessive use of stones and statuettes around a miniaturized tree created a new art called Saikai.

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