Let's learn flowering species in bonsai

Flowering species in bonsai, also known as "Hanamono", are those that bloom in different seasons. They provide beauty and allow us to appreciate the changing seasons, enhancing the enjoyment of bonsai appreciation.

The representative flowering species include "Sakura" (cherry), "Ume" (plum), "Boke" (quince), and "Chojubai" (longevity plum). These make the display area or shelf vibrant. In addition, various plants that can be found in gardens or along the roadside, such as "Rengyo" (forsythia), "Mansaku" (witch hazel), "Yukiyanagi" (thunberg spirea), and "Sarusuberi" (crape myrtle), can also be made into bonsai.

The care for these bonsai involves techniques such as pinching buds, pruning, watering, and appropriate fertilization, aiming to make the flowers bloom beautifully. The appropriate care varies depending on the species.

Flowering species in bonsai are attractive not only for their beauty but also for allowing us to feel the changing seasons. For example, cherry bonsai bloom beautiful flowers in spring, and plum bonsai bloom fragrant flowers in early spring.

In conclusion, flowering species in bonsai allow us to feel the beauty and the changing seasons, enhancing the enjoyment of bonsai appreciation. Understanding the individuality and beauty of each flowering species in bonsai further broadens the world of bonsai.