The word bonsai derives from the Japanese language, which translated means potted tree and refers to an art that originated as a result of an ancient Chinese horticultural practice, understood in this way Bonsai does not strictly refer to a specific type of tree, but Yes. on the contrary, any species can be a bonsai, so if such a tree is not removed from the pot and moved into nature, it will eventually become a normal-sized tree.
It can be understood that a bonsai can be any tree in which certain techniques are applied to reduce its size and growth, such as constant pruning and pinching, this type of plant requires special care in terms of its shape, in order to give it a natural look. style. . It is important to point out that these are not small trees, on the contrary, a bonsai can be a large species, the only condition to be able to turn it into a bonsai is that it has a woody trunk and branches sprout from there. The most common species used for these types of plants are Chinese elms, acre and juniper.
The history of bonsai goes back more than 2 millennia and it is necessary to place it in China. There, the Taoist monks began to apply certain techniques to the trees, these monks believed that the trees were the symbol of eternity. According to their culture, the monk who managed to cultivate and keep the tree in a vase was worthy of receiving eternal life. In the eleventh century this practice spread to Japan and over time it became popular among its population and it was at this time that bonsai ceased to be exclusive to the upper classes and spread to the entire population, using it as a decorative object.
As mentioned above, the bonsai requires a lot of care and depending on the species, the care may vary, but among the most frequent is the presence of moisture in the pot where it was planted, for which it is used at the bottom of it. , stones and water, in addition to In addition, bonsai should be located in outdoor areas where there is a good presence of light and air.
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