Aerial roots, as their name suggests, are roots that grow on plants above the surface of the soil. These are completely normal and help the plant attach to tree trunks and support them in growing higher and attaining brighter light.
Good wiring takes lots of practice to do effectively. Work towards using as little wire as possible to achieve your goal. Selecting the right wire balances cost and function, with the copper wire being stronger (but more expensive) than anodized aluminum wire.
Bonsai defoliation (or leaf removal) is a three-stage bonsai styling technique performed in the peak growing season. The technique is generally used in the later stages of the tree’s development or on mature trees as part of a maintenance and refinement regime.
It is impossible to achieve a great bonsai tree with inferior rootage, above or below ground. Whatever method you use, it takes several years to grow a good Nebari, and the only way to get one quickly is to pursue it from the start or when buying new plant stock.
Calathea Ornata is a tropical plant that flaunts its shiny pink stripes on its huge green leaves, making it the “pinstripe plant” or “Calathea Pinstripe.”
Begonia Maculata, popularly known as polka dot begonia or spotted begonia, is one of the most attractive and sought-after houseplants you can get.
Plant identification can be challenging, especially if there are several similarities, like with the Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) and the heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum var. oxycardium) or the Pileas Peperomiodes and the 2022 Houseplant of the Year, the Peperomia polybotrya.
Anthurium plants are some of the most spectacular houseplants you’ll find. Most gardeners know the popular flamingo flower, with its vivid spathe and contrasting spadix. The A. crystallinum, also known as the Ace of Spades, has large, heart-shaped leaves with striking veined patterns.
Monstera may be propagated sexually (seeds) or asexually (stem cuttings, suckers, and tissue culture). Most commonly, Monstera is propagated by stem cuttings, which may be rooted first in containers or partially buried in the soil where they are intended to grow.
Starting a tree in a raised bed and systematically reducing its container size, roots, and foliage is a common starting process for styling a bonsai tree. Combine this with growing a sacrificial branch to thicken the trunk girth while using a tourniquet to add taper.
Bonsai repotting is an opportunity to reduce root growth, provide the plant with a fresh growing medium, and select a new pot for your Bonsai. Repotting also allows one to address any root rot that may have developed and to evaluate your previously used medium.
