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The Bougainvillea Bonsai
Bonsai trees normally don’t bear flowers. One variation that does is called the Bougainvillea. This is commonly found in many parts of Asia and South America.
This belongs to the Nyctaginaceae family that is part tree and vine. Although this has never been practiced by the Japanese or the Chinese, those in America have discovered that is also possesses excellent qualities of being a bonsai tree.
For one, the hobbyists doesn't have to give it a lot of water. Fertilizers can also be used to help it grow especially those that have nitrogen concentrates. It needs direct sunlight so those who decide to keep it indoors should take it out at least for four hours everyday.
The Bougainvillea Bonsai can be placed either indoors or outdoors. It blooms all year round even during the winter. When the weather gets cold outside, it should be placed indoors and in a warm place to make sure it survives.
One technique that will keep it looking good all year is pruning. The hobbyist will have to use a cutter to cut off some of the branches to make it work. A sealant should be used after to help the bougainvillea tree heal.
A little pruning should also be done with the roots when this gets bigger and this is transferred to a larger pot. The hobbyist may even cut a small portion to start smaller bougainvillea bonsai’s and sell it later on.
Leaves grow constantly on the bougainvillea tree, which is very similar to weeds in the lawn. The hobbyist will have to pinch or cut a few off whenever there is too much around that destroys its image.
Infant versions measuring five to six inches in height and twelve inches in width sell at $50. Fully grown ones that are twice the dimensions of a smaller one can be sold at more than $250 a piece.
Another technique the person can do to make it grow into the desired shape is through wiring. The person can buy this from the store in either aluminum or copper. This should be wrapped one or two times around the branches and should only be taken out after a few weeks.
Those who are experienced with the different types bonsai may want to try something new such as this type of tree. This can be purchased in gardening stores then later on placed into different pots.
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