Imported from China, the Golden Gate ficuss graceful trunk is the product of meticulous training. Chinese bonsai experts hand-wire every branch, shaping them into elegant swirls. One of the best indoor growing bonsai, the small, dark-green leaved ficus is a good choice for beginners. This tree is seven years, 10 to 12 inches tall, and comes in a 12-inch rectangular pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions. Delivery and Packaging: What (more…)
The natural movement of the Green Mound’s trunk and branches captures the essential grace and beauty of bonsai. A hardy, outdoor evergreen, this low-maintenance juniper is one of the easiest bonsai for beginners. This tree is five years old and 8 to 12 inches tall. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions. Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your bonsai To ensure only well-established, healthy trees are shipped, Brussel’s (more…)
Dawn Redwoods were thought to be totally extinct until discovered at a temple in China in 1941. Thick, fibrous, orange-brown bark and an upright trunk enhance the bonsais aura of strength and majesty. In autumn, its delicate feather-like foliage changes from pale, green to bright scarlet. This redwood is five years old, 21 inches tall, and comes in a 12-inch pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions. Delivery and Packaging: What to exp (more…)
With delicate, crinkled vibrant pink/purple flowers blossoming mid to late summer, the Dwarf Crepe Myrtle bonsai tree adds welcome color to any deck, patio or garden. The flowers have six or seven crinkly-edged petals on stalks, sticking out between the sepals, which are simple triangular points. The flowers occur in spike-like clusters. The tree’s sinewy, fluted stems support opposing leaves with entire margins. Grown in Chinese nurseries under carefully controlled conditions (more…)
With small, round leaves and large, pink flowers blooming from May to June, this broadleaf flowering bonsai is packed with stems for a gorgeous late spring show. Though the Satsuki Azalea has just one flower per stem, the shrub has so many stems that during the flowering season they are a solid mass of color. Grown in Japan for centuries, the Satsuki Azalea’s graceful trunk movement adds distinct shape to the patio, deck or garden. This particular bonsai is 5 years old and sta (more…)
Ginkgo trees are a customer favorite. Historically used for medicinal purposes, they are easily recognizable by a columnar shaped trunk and large, graceful, elephant-ear leaves that turn bright yellow in autumn. This bonsai is 4 years old, 10 inches tall, and arrives in an 18 inch pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions.
Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your bonsai To ensure only well-established, healthy trees are shipped, Brussel’s Bonsai imports its trees from nurseries in China where growers spend years training and shaping tree branches. Some bonsai defoliate (drop leaves) when their environment changes. If upon the tree’s arrival some leaves have dropped or turned slightly brown that does not mean the bonsai is unhealthy. Defoliation is the natural result of being in the low-light environment of a shipping box. Whenever possible, Brussels Bonsai avoids using Styrofoam-popcorn packaging. In some cases, Styrofoam popcorn must be used to safely pack unusually shaped bonsai. Organic popcorn packaging made from corn starch reacts with moisture from the trees and can dissolve. When you receive your tree, place the box in a shaded area to unpack. Inspect tree for damage to branches or leaves. Water soil if dry. Place each bonsai in protected shade for at least one week before moving to a sunny location.
What is a Bonsai? Literally, the Japanese word “bonsai” means “tray tree” or “plant grown in a pot.” The term refers to the artistic techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees, rather than a specific variety of tree. A full-grown tree and a bonsai can be grown from the same seed–the bonsai has simply been dwarfed and shaped through years of training. To develop authentic bonsai, Brussels grows specimens under carefully controlled conditions, meticulously training each tree with wire and pruning over a period of years. The value of a particular bonsai typically depends on size, age, and training. Generally, more expensive trees are larger, older, and have had more detailed, elaborate training. These qualities combined create the illusion of a large tree in a natural setting.
Deciduous/Outdoor Bonsai Care
Climate Outdoor bonsai are deciduous trees that require the same climate changes in spring, summer, fall, and winter as full-sized trees of the same species. As a rule, deciduous bonsai do well in regions with humidity levels of 50% to 75% and yearly temperature ranges of 20 to 100 degree F. During winter, deciduous bonsai must remain outdoors. This period of dormancy is essential–without it, the tree may become unhealthy and susceptible to disease. Protect or “heel-in” your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch. Place the tree against a wall to shield it from extreme winds. Outdoor bonsai are more vulnerable to extreme cold than full-size trees and should be moved to a garage, shed, cold frame, or basement when temperatures fall below 20 degrees F.
Placement Deciduous bonsai need to be kept outdoors year-round. Natural sunlight and rainwater are both important elements in an ideal growing environment. Typically, they require six or more hours of direct sunlight a day and do well in locations that get shade from late afternoon sun. Outdoor bonsai may be displayed indoors once a month, for short periods of time (2-3 days). In Japan, bonsai are traditionally displayed against a solid black, white, wood, or bamboo background, or on a stand or pot larger than the tree. Stark contrasts enhance the bonsais simple beauty.
Watering Generally speaking, water when the top of the soil is dry. Use a can or hose attachment that casts a soft, rain-like spray that wont disturb the soil in the pot. Do not allow bonsai to dry out. Water daily during hot summer months. In winter, though trees need less water, its a good idea to water well before a hard freeze (frozen water acts as insulation).
Soil and fertilizer Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete the available nutrients. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for a healthy tree. Most water soluble and time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.
Run wire through drain
Trim rootball
Work soil into roots
Repotting Bonsai need to be repotted every 3 to 5 years. After receiving your tree, wait at least one growing season before repotting. Using proper bonsai soil is critical. Brussels bonsai soil consists of a mixture of high-fired clay particles and finely ground pine bark. The soil-free mix does not compact, allows water to drain easily, and helps prevent the root rot that often occurs with ordinary potting soil.
It is important to pot your bonsai correctly. Prepare your container for potting by putting screen over the drain holes. Run wire through the drain screen–you will need this to secure the tree in the container. Trim the rootball so it will fit in the bonsai pot. Keep in mind, cutting larger roots is better than cutting small feeder roots. Continue trimming the root ball until it will fit into the bonsai container. Be sure to place a good layer of bonsai soil on the bottom of the bonsai container.
Place the tree in the pot. Use the wire to secure the tree in the bonsai container. Twist and pull the wire with pliers to tighten. Add bonsai soil around the root ball. Use a chopstick to work the bonsai soil into the root system. Your bonsai should now be secure in its new container.
Training All bonsai require some degree of seasonal pruning. Regular pruning produces smaller branches. A simple pair of pointed-nose scissors does the job. Wiring may also be used to hold them in a desired position or location. If youre happy with the branch placement as is, there is no real need to wire. For detailed instruction in the art of pruning bonsai, Brussels Bonsai recommends purchasing a book on basic training techniques.
If you choose to wire your bonsai, make sure to use heavier gauge wire for larger branches on the bottom of the tree, and lighter gauge for smaller branches. Begin by sticking the end of the wire into the soil next to the trunk of the tree. Wrap the wire around the trunk until you come to the first branch. Continue curling the wire around the branch. Once you have come to the end of a branch, cut and remove the excess wire. The wire now allows you to bend the branch into the desired shape and location.
Lifespan Most bonsai trees can live up to 100 years or more depending, of course, on the quality of care they receive.
The Story of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery When Brussel Martin was five years old, he was instantly captivated by several bonsai his father brought back from a California business trip. As a teenager, he began to seriously study the art of bonsai. What started as an artistic endeavor in his parents’ backyard quickly grew into a business. In the 1970s, he began selling bonsai through the mail and traveling to shows across the country. By the early ’80s, he was making annual buying trips to Asia.
As the business has grown, so has his desire to introduce bonsai to more and more Americans. Brussels now offers a full range of bonsai trees, from modestly priced bonsai for the beginner to unique specimens styled by bonsai experts.
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and there were absolutely NO instructions included specifically for the Ginkgo Bonsai – most importantly when and how to prune, how large it will get, etc. None of these questions can be found in books either. Currently, it is 28″ tall which I consider rather tall for a bonsai I’ve had for less than 1 month but I don’t know what to expect. The pot is pretty.
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One of the most popular indoor bonsai, the dwarf jade is also one of the easiest to grow, and adapts well to low-light environments. This bonsai is five years old, 8 to 10 inches tall, and comes in a 9-inch, glazed rectangular pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions. Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your bonsai To ensure only well-established, healthy trees are shipped, Brussel’s Bonsai imports its trees from nur (more…)
Imported from China, the Golden Gate ficuss graceful trunk is the product of meticulous training. Chinese bonsai experts hand-wire every branch, shaping them into elegant swirls. One of the best indoor growing bonsai, the small, dark-green leaved ficus is a good choice for beginners. This tree is seven years, 10 to 12 inches tall, and comes in a 12-inch rectangular pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions.
Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your bonsai To ensure only well-established, healthy trees are shipped, Brussel’s Bonsai imports its trees from nurseries in China where growers spend years training and shaping tree branches. Some bonsai defoliate (drop leaves) when their environment changes. If upon the tree’s arrival some leaves have dropped or turned slightly brown that does not mean the bonsai is unhealthy. Defoliation is the natural result of being in the low-light environment of a shipping box. Whenever possible, Brussels Bonsai avoids using Styrofoam-popcorn packaging. In some cases, Styrofoam popcorn must be used to safely pack unusually shaped bonsai. Organic popcorn packaging made from corn starch reacts with moisture from the trees and can dissolve. When you receive your tree, place the box in a shaded area to unpack. Inspect tree for damage to branches or leaves. Water soil if dry. Place each bonsai in protected shade for at least one week before moving to a sunny location.
What is a Bonsai? Literally, the Japanese word “bonsai” means “tray tree” or “plant grown in a pot.” The term refers to the artistic techniques used to capture the natural beauty of trees, rather than a specific variety of tree. A full-grown tree and a bonsai can be grown from the same seed –the bonsai has simply been dwarfed and shaped through years of training. To develop authentic bonsai, Brussels grows specimens under carefully controlled conditions, meticulously training each tree with wire and pruning over a period of years. The value of a particular bonsai typically depends on size, age, and training. Generally, more expensive trees are larger, older, and have had more detailed, elaborate training. These qualities combined create the illusion of a large tree in a natural setting.
Tropical/Indoor Bonsai Care Climate Suited to bright, humid, equatorial climates, tropical bonsai prefer common room temperatures, between 65 and 75 degrees F, 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight, and humidity levels of about 75%. If your home tends to be dry, a cool mist humidifier or ceramic bonsai humidity tray can help mimic the moist, tropical climate ideal for growing indoor bonsai.
Placement Indoor bonsai are tropical plants adaptable to indoor conditions. Select a spot with good air circulation, but avoid cold drafts, drying heat vents, and appliances with heat exhausts. They prefer sunny areas near windows facing southeast or west. Choose a location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade. Though they grow well indoors year-round, tropical bonsai flourish outdoors on a patio or deck that receives indirect sunlight. They can withstand outdoor summer temperatures up to 100 degrees F, as well as dryer, desert climates as long as they are watered adequately. Bring bonsai indoors when night temperatures fall below 55 degrees F. Do not allow tropical bonsai to freeze.
In Japan, bonsai are traditionally displayed against a solid black, white, wood, or bamboo background, or on a stand or pot larger than the tree. Stark contrasts enhance a bonsais simple beauty.
Watering In fall, winter and spring, water tropical bonsai thoroughly every two or three days. In hot summer months, water daily–especially in dry, hot climates. Use a can or hose attachment that casts a soft, rain-like spray that wont disturb the soil in the pot. Bonsai can never be allowed to dry out.
Soil and fertilizer Bonsai trees spend years in the same soil and eventually deplete the available nutrients. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for a healthy tree. Most water soluble and time-released fertilizers work well when used as directed.
Run wire through drain
Trim rootball
Work soil into roots
Repotting Bonsai need to be repotted every 3 to 5 years. After receiving your tree, wait at least one growing season before repotting. Using proper bonsai soil is critical. Brussels bonsai soil consists of a mixture of high-fired clay particles and finely ground pine bark. The soil-free mix does not compact, allows water to drain easily, plus helps prevent the root rot that often occurs with ordinary potting soil.
It is important to pot your bonsai correctly. Prepare your container for potting by putting screen over the drain holes Run wire through the drain screen–you will need this to secure the tree in the container. Trim the rootball so it will fit in the bonsai pot. Keep in mind, cutting larger roots is better than cutting small feeder roots. Continue trimming the root ball until it will fit into the bonsai container. Be sure to place a good layer of bonsai soil on the bottom of the bonsai container.
Place the tree in the pot. Use the wire to secure the tree in the bonsai container. Twist and pull the wire with pliers to tighten. Add bonsai soil around the root ball. Use a chopstick to work the bonsai soil into the root system. Your bonsai should now be secure in its new container.
Training All bonsai require some degree of seasonal pruning. Regular pruning produces smaller branches and maintains the trees miniature size. A simple pair of pointed-nose scissors does the job. Wiring may also be used to hold branches in a desired position or location. If youre happy with the branch placement as is, there is no real need to wire. For detailed instruction in the art of bonsai cultivation, Brussels Bonsai recommends purchasing a book on basic training techniques.
If you choose to wire your bonsai, make sure to use heavier gauge wire for larger branches on the bottom of the tree, and lighter gauge for smaller branches. Begin by sticking the end of the wire into the soil next to the trunk of the tree. Wrap the wire around the trunk until you come to the first branch. Continue curling the wire around the branch. Once you have come to the end of a branch, cut and remove the excess wire. The wire now allows you to bend the branch into the desired shape and location.
Lifespan Most bonsai trees can live up to 100 years or more depending, of course, on the quality of care they receive.
The Story of Brussel’s Bonsai Nursery When Brussel Martin was five years old, he was instantly captivated by several bonsai his father brought back from a California business trip. As a teenager, he began to seriously study the art of bonsai. What started as an artistic endeavor in his parents’ backyard quickly grew into a business. In the 1970s, he began selling bonsai through the mail and traveling to shows across the country. By the early ’80s, he was making annual buying trips to Asia.
As the business has grown, so has his desire to introduce bonsai to more and more Americans. Brussels now offers a full range of bonsai trees, from modestly priced bonsai for the beginner to unique specimens styled by bonsai experts.
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Imported from China, our Golden Gate Ficus have been meticulously trained for wonderful truck movement. The Chinese have hand-wired every tree to create the trunks’ beautiful swirl. The small dark green leaves make the Golden Ficus perfectly suited for bonsai. In the ficus family, this variety is the best for growing indoors.
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I received this tree on December 17th. I was home for delivery (it was sent as a gift) we unwrapped it immediately. The soil was very moist, almost soaking when I unwrapped it, so I did not water it again. Some of the leaves were starting to curl and blacken, but I assumed that was from shock. I emailed Brussels directly over that weekend and phoned them on the 21st. I have yet to receive a reply from either venue. The tree itself is now about dead, though we have it in direct sun and have been keeping the soil moist. Almost every leaf is blackened and curled/dried up. Very disappointed in their customer call back.
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This dwarf version of the Hawaiian umbrella tree is one of the easiest bonsai to maintain. It does extremely well in low-light environments, making it perfect for the office or home. This bonsai is five years old, 10 to 12 inches tall, and comes in a 9-inch glazed water pot. Every tree order includes specific growing instructions. Delivery and Packaging: What to expect when you receive your bonsai To ensure only well-established, healthy trees are shipped, (more…)
Know a cook who carefully chooses only freshest ingredients? This scented Rosemary tree will delight with its petite needles, shapely form and sprinkling of small lavender flowers each summer. Trimming may be added to soups, egg dishes and herb breads. Or brush the needles lightly for an invigorating burst of fragrance anytime.
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