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Lilac

The lilac (Syringa bonsai) is a genus that belongs to the olive family (Oleaceae) and consists of approximately 25 species of deciduous shrubs or small trees, which are native to the east and Erozea.Placement
The lilac thrives in full sun or partial shade. During the hottest weeks of summer it is advisable to provide some shade over midday and early afternoon, especially for smaller bonsai trees in shallow pots. Lilacs only need protection from stronger frost when they are planted in small bonsai containers.Watering
The lilac bonsai tree should be kept slightly moist and its roots must not dry out completely. Water thoroughly as soon as the soil starts to get dry. On the other hand excess wetness must be avoided. Lilac trees prefer pH values between 5.5 and 7 but tolerate some lime, so rain water and most tap water can be used. If the water is more acidic this can be compensated for with a calcareous fertilizer.Pruning & Wiring
Allow the young shoots to extend to three or four nodes before pruning them back to one pair of leaves. Overly large leaves can be removed throughout the growing season. The best time to prune larger branches is in early spring. Young shoots can be wired during the growing season. The detail wiring of twigs and branches is best done during winter dormancy when no leaves are in the way. Older lilac branches become stiff and brittle and can only be wired with great care. Guy wires should be used for shaping stronger branches.

Firethorn

Pyracantha is a genus of 10 species. The small trees or shrubs are native to coastal countries and temperate zones of the east. They are broadleaf evergreen plants which can grow up to 6 m tall. The leaves are small, ovate, dark green and glossy and grow alternating or in clusters.Placement
The firethorn likes a sunny or semi-shaded position during the growing season. It needs a certain amount of sunlight to produce fruit but should be protected from extreme heat and sun in hotter climates. Pyracanthas are frost-hardy, but when they are planted in containers it is advisable to protect them from strong frost and cold wind. A cold frame is a good place for winter protection.Watering
Always keep the rootball slightly moist. In summer, when the tree produces flowers and fruits, it needs a lot of water and must not dry out. But also take care not to overwater the firethorn. In winter it needs less water.Pruning & Wiring
Spring or late summer is a good time to thin out a dense canopy and remove dead parts. New shoots are trimmed back to two leaves during the growth period when they have elongated. Even hard pruning is tolerated and the Pyracantha bonsai will bud willingly from old wood, provided that it is healthy and vigorous. Large leaves can be removed at any time. Most shaping can be done with scissors.Wiring is possible, but beware of the thorns. Older branches of Pyracantha Bonsai are stiff and brittle, but younger twigs are flexible and can be shaped easily. If you want to do a lot of wiring on a firethorn it could be wise to cut off the thorns first. The use of guy wires can sometimes be a better option.

Premna

Premna is a genus of approximately 200 tropical or subtropical tree and shrub species which belong to the mint family (Lamiaceae).Placement
Premna species are subtropical or tropical trees and most of them need temperatures above 50°F (10°C). They like an airy place in full sun, but very small specimen should be protected from hot midday sun to keep them from drying out. When placed indoors, the Premna needs a warm place with relatively high humidity and lots of light. Electric grow lights can help. When the deciduous Japanese Premna (Premna japonica) drops its leaves and goes into winter dormancy, it can endure a slight frost but should be protected in a cold frame with temperatures between 32°F (0°C) and 50°F (10°C).Watering
Premnas grow very strongly and produce a lot of roots. Therefore they need much water and must not dry out completely. Keep them slightly moist in winter. Avoid using very calcareous water.Pruning & Wiring
New long shoots should be shortened to one or two leaf pairs when five or six have grown. Larger branches are best pruned in summer because cut wounds heal faster when the tree grows strongly. Use cut paste to promote callus formation. Premna trees can be wired at any time of the year, but deciduous species are best wired when their leaves have fallen. The younger branches are quite flexible. Take care to remove the wire in time when the tree grows strongly and thickens fast

Azalea

The Rhododendron genus contains about 1000 species, of which especially the Satsuki azalea (Rhododendron indicum) and Kurume azalea (Rhododendron kiusianum and Rhododendron kaempferi) are commonly used for Bonsai.Placement
Azaleas thrive at a sunny spot, but during the hottest time of the day in summer it is better to provide some shade. When flowering, azaleas should be protected from rain and hot sun to make the flowers last longer. Healthy, mature azaleas can endure some frost but should be protected from colder temperatures than 40° F (-5° C).Watering
Azalea Bonsai trees must not dry out but they also don't like permanent wetness. Because of this it is necessary to check the moisture of the soil very carefully. A root ball that has gotten too dry temporarily should be dunked in a bowl of water to get thoroughly moistened again. Azaleas need a slightly acid soil and hard tap water is not appropriate for them. You can use rainwater, mix rainwater with tap water or filter your tap water for the azalea Bonsai.Pruning & Wiring
The azalea is one of the very few tree-species that are basally-dominant. This means that the lower branches grow stronger than the weaker top, which leads to the shape of a shrub in nature. Therefore prune the branches at the base harder than the top. The Azalea withstands strong pruning very well and even produces new shoots from branches on which no leaves are left. Immediately after flowering the wilted flowers and ovaries are cut off or pinched by hand. This point of time is also favorable for all other pruning and trimming works because in summer the new flower buds for the next year will develop. If you prune your tree too late there will be no or nearly no flowers in the following year. Unwanted shoots from the trunk or the base of the branches can be removed at any time of the year. Extensive styling works on raw material are often done in spring and in that case flowering is omitted consciously. The wood of the azalea is brittle so that wiring and bending should be done with great care.

Bougainvillea

The Bougainvillea is an evergreen shrub, little tree or thorny vine with little trumpet-shaped flowers which grow in clusters of three and come with three pretty bright papery bracts, most often magenta or purple colored.Placement
The bougainvillea needs full sun and high temperatures for producing flowers and for that reason it should be placed outside in a sunny place during the growing season. In autumn the tree should be taken into a cool room with sufficient light (or under grow lights) and at temperatures not below 50°F / 10° C and best not over 59° F / 15° C, which is unfortunately not easy to achieve in many houses.Watering
Water the bougainvillea thoroughly when the soil gets dry, but avoid constant soil wetness which will lead to root rot, fungal problems, insect susceptibility and death. The species prefers a pH value of 6 to 6.5, so avoid using highly calcareous water.Pruning & Wiring
Cut the shoots after flowering, leaving two leaves on each and prune twigs and branches in autumn or winter. The bougainvillea can bud from old wood after hard pruning. If you want the tree to flower, don't pinch and trim it too much in summer. Use cut paste on larger cut wounds. Those heal over slowly. Wiring is possible on young shoots and twigs but older branches are very stiff and break easily. Beware of the thorns when you are wiring bougainvilleas.

Maple

The Japanese Maple, otherwise known as Acer palmatum. It owes its botanical name to the hand-shaped leaves with five pointed lobes. (Palma is Latin for palm, as in the palm of your hand.)Placement
Hingashi Maple Bonsai do really well in sunny and airy locations, but when temperatures rise to 85 °F (30 °C) or above, it should be placed somewhere with indirect sunlight to prevent the sun from damaging the leaves. The Hingashi Maple is frost hardy, even when trained as a Bonsai, but when temperatures drop below 15 °F (-10 °C), it should be protected, for example by being placed in a coldframe.Watering
A Hingashi Maple Bonsai must be watered daily during the growing season. During the hotter days in the growing season, it's sometimes necessary to water your tree several times, if the soil is well-drained and the tree is healthy and vigorous. As with all Bonsai, make sure to water on observation and not on a fixed schedule; the soil should never dry out completely. Avoid watering with calcareous water as the Hingashi Maple prefers a neutral or slightly acid pH-value.Pruning
Trimming shoots and twigs can be done year-round. Strong branches should be pruned in autumn or summer, when callus growth is quick, to prevent excessive bleeding. When pruning thick branches we advise using a cut paste product to prevent fungal diseases that can enter through pruning wounds. The Maple is particularly vulnerable to some fungal infections and diseases. New growth should be pruned back to one or two pairs of leaves. Mature Bonsai with a delicate ramification can be pinched in order to keep the twigs thin. After the first leaf pair has unfolded, remove the soft little tip of the shoot between them to prevent the twigs from thickening. This method weakens the tree in the long run and should be applied specifically and thoughtfully.Leaf pruning is the removal of all leaves during the growing season to encourage a second and often finer flush of growth. It should not be done every year because it puts quite a bit of stress on the tree. When pruning, remove all the leaves, but make sure to leave the leaf-stems intact. Partial leaf pruning is a more gentle and less stressful pruning method, so it can be done every year. As the name suggests, partial pruning does not require you to remove all the leaves. Remove the largest leaves, closely spaced leaves, or the leaves in the strongest areas of the tree.

Juniper

The juniper genus is made up of about 50 to 70 different species within the cypress family. They are evergreen coniferous trees or shrubs, which are very popular for Bonsai. Junipers can have two types of foliage, needle-like, and scale-like foliage.Placement
Place the tree outside, year-round, in a bright location with lots of sunlight. The Juniper cannot live indoors. During the winter protect the tree once temperatures drop below 15 °F (-10 °C), for example by placing it in a coldframe. Some species change their foliage color during frosty periods to a purplish brown which is a part of their internal frost protection mechanism. Don’t worry they will turn green again in spring.Watering
Be careful not to overwater, as the juniper’s roots don't like soil wetness. Before you water, the soil should slightly dry. Misting the tree can be done regularly, especially after the tree has been repotted because it benefits from air humidity. Continue reading about watering Bonsai trees.Pruning & Wiring
To develop the foliage pads, long shoots that stick out of the silhouette can be pinched or cut at the base with sharp scissors throughout the growing season. Do not trim the juniper like a hedge because the removal of all growing tips will weaken the tree and the cut will turn the needles brown. When the foliage pads become too dense they must be thinned out with sharp scissors at the base. The Juniper Bonsai is generally a strong tree that also withstands aggressive pruning very well. But it cannot bud again from bare tree parts, so take care that there is some foliage left on every branch you wish to keep alive.Junipers produced for Bonsai are often heavily wired when they are very young. Dramatically twisted shapes are very popular and correspond with the natural shapes that used to grow in the Japanese mountains. Junipers can be bent aggressively, but be sure to wrap branches with raffia or tape for protection. Use caution when bending areas with deadwood as those parts do break easily. If they are large and old, you can split the deadwood to bend the more flexible living parts. The foliage pads should be wired and fanned out after thinning, to let light and air get in, otherwise, the inner parts of the foliage pads will die, and dense pads also increase the risk of pest infestation. Aesthetically, we want unobstructed structures to avoid the juniper from looking like broccoli.

Ficus

The Ficus genus belongs to the family of mulberry plants or Moraceae, and it’s the most popular indoor tree species for Bonsai beginners. They can be found on every continent in the tropic regions and are very suitable for indoor Bonsai.Placement
The ficus is an indoor tree that does not endure frosty conditions. It can be kept outside in the summer as long as temperatures are above 60°F (15°C). It requires a lot of light, preferably full sunlight, so be sure not to place it in a shady location. The temperature should be kept relatively constant. Figs can endure low humidity due to their thick, waxy leaves, but they prefer higher humidity and need extremely high humidity to develop aerial roots.Watering
Ignore labels stating your Ficus needs watering every day, you need to water on observation. The Ficus should be watered generously whenever the soil gets slightly dry. The Bonsai Ficus prefers room temperature soft water and it can tolerate occasional over, or underwatering. We advise daily misting to maintain humidity, but too much misting can create fungal problems. The warmer the placement of the fig during winter, the more water it needs. If it’s kept in a cooler place it only needs to be kept slightly moist.Pruning & Wiring
Regular pruning is necessary to retain the tree’s shape. Prune back to 2 leaves after 6-8 leaves have grown. Leaf pruning (defoliation) can be used to reduce leaf size, as some Ficus Bonsai species normally grow large leaves. If a considerable thickening of the trunk is desired, the Ficus can be left to grow freely for one or two years. The strong cuts that are necessary afterward don't affect the Ficus' health and new shoots will grow from old wood. Larger wounds should be covered with cut paste.Wiring and bending thin to medium Ficus branches is easy due to their flexibility, but you should check the wires regularly as they can cut into the bark very quickly. Strong branches should be shaped with guy-wires because they can be left on the tree for a much longer period.

Bamboo

Lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) is a commonly cultivated houseplant that can be grown hydroponically or in soil. While its stalks resemble those of a true bamboo plant, the lucky bamboo plant is actually a part of the Asparagaceae family.The best growing conditions for a lucky bamboo plant is to keep it warm and indoors, preferably in a well-lit room. While it’s possible to plant lucky bamboo in soil outside, cold temperatures or harsh sunlight can harm the plant.1. Clean the growing container. Clean the container every few months and provide fresh water once a week to prevent algae from forming.
2. Give it plenty of light. Lucky bamboo makes a great indoor plant because it can tolerate light shade and indirect sunlight. However, your bamboo will grow larger when exposed to bright light. This doesn’t mean you should put your plant in full, direct sunlight, but keeping it in a bright room can increase its longevity.
3. Filter your water. Lucky bamboo can be grown in soil or water. If you’re growing the plant in water, filtered or distilled water is your best option for keeping your bamboo’s roots moist and healthy. (Tap water may contain chemicals that can burn its stalks). Always use clean water to refresh your plant.
4. Choose the right container. When you buy or receive a lucky bamboo plant, it usually comes in its own container, often on top of pebbles or beads. If your bamboo outgrows its original container, you may need to transfer it into another container that can sustain it. Gently dig up the bamboo plant, washing the pebbles before transferring over to the new pot. Add the bamboo plant, carefully reburying the roots beneath the pebbles to ensure they’re completely covered. Keep the water level high enough to cover the roots, but not so high that it wets the bamboo stalks.
5. Have proper drainage. If your lucky bamboo is growing in soil, make sure its container has good drainage. Lucky bamboo prefers moist soil, but adding too much water to the soil can negatively impact the plant’s growth. Water the soil when the top inch of the soil is dry.

Iris

Irises are a large group of fabulously colourful garden plants. Their brightly coloured flowers often have petals in different colours or with different coloured markings, producing exquisite colour effects.The summer-flowering bearded irises or flag irises are probably the most popular and best known – with their large, bold flowers and evergreen, sword-like leaves – but there are also some fabulous bulb irises. Many of these flower in late winter and spring – making them essential garden plants. There are even irises for growing in ponds, around ponds and in bog gardens.Among the bulb irises, the most popular is the ‘Reticulata’ group, short plants that flower from late winter. They are excellent rock garden plants and for growing at the front of borders and beds. They can also be grown as indoor pot plants – planting 6 bulbs in a 12.5-15cm (5-6in) pot – and will flower in mid to late winter.

Camellia

Camellias have much to offer a shade landscape area; these shrubs feature year-round glossy, dark green foliage and display stunning single or double blooms in the winter. There are thousands of camellia hybrids, offering a large palette of colors from white and bi-colors to the deepest red.Camellia care is pretty simple; plant in a shade to part sun area (morning sun, afternoon shade) with rich soil. As the plants mature and the canopy provides shade to roots, they can take more sun. Camellias like ample moisture and well-drained soil. Water during dry conditions to encourage new growth. Camellias do not grow well when planted too deep. Plant 1-2 inches above surrounding grade, gently sloping soil up to the sides of the exposed root ball. Do not cover the root ball with soil; mulch around the plant, with a thin layer over the root ball; water well after planting.

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are one of the most popular ornamental garden plants because of their large flower heads that come in a wide array of colors. Hydrangeas are versatile shrubs that thrive in sandy coastal soils, shady woodland sites, and almost everything in between. Care for hydrangeas by giving them full sun in moderate climates and morning sun in hot areas, humus-rich soil when possible, and consistent moisture without waterlogging the plant. Hydrangeas are rapid growers, averaging 2 feet or more of growth per year.Hydrangeas do well in the partial shade provided by tall deciduous trees, especially if they receive morning sun and the partial shade occurs in the heat of the afternoon. Too much shade can reduce flower output. They will also thrive in full sun but might need extra water on hot summer days.Types of Hydrangea
Of the many species of hydrangea, the following are the most commonly used as ornamental shrubs. Some of these hydrangea species bloom on new growth (the current year's new stems), while others bloom on old growth (last year's stems).Hydrangea macrophylla: Also known as bigleaf, mop head, or lacecap hydrangea, this species grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide and has 6-inch leaves. Bloom color is affected by soil pH; acidic soil produces blue blooms and alkaline soil produces pink blooms. Buds for the following year are set in midsummer through fall.
Hydrangea arborescens: Known as smooth hydrangea, this shrub reaches around 3 to 5 feet tall and wide and produces white to pink flowers. Buds are set on new stems in spring.
Hydrangea quercifolia: Commonly called oakleaf hydrangea, this plant reaches around 7 feet tall and wide with white to purplish-pink flowers. Its leaves look similar to the oak tree, thus its common name. Buds are set in midsummer through fall.
Hydrangea paniculata: Commonly called panicle hydrangea, the blooms on this species are cone-shaped rather than round or flat. For many cultivars, the flowers start out white and gradually change to light pink and then to a darker pink as they mature. This plant grows quite large if left unpruned, up to 15 to 20 feet tall and wide. This species blooms on new stem growth.