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The first thing that springs to mind when we hear the word bonsai is pricey trees.
The word bonsai often conjures thoughts of expensive trees. Visiting nurseries and collecting trees is one of the hallmarks of an ideal gardener due to his strong attraction to plants. I am no exception.
A few years ago, I noticed a small plate with a bonsai tree at a nursery display, and it was quite valuable. But the tree could not be turned away.
I asked the nursery worker why the price was so high and why the tree was so small; it looked like it was quite old. Talking to him, I realized that I had guessed right that the tree was about 11 years old. Then he explained to me the reason behind its high price.
Since then, if bonsai trees have piqued my interest, I may want to learn more about them. I’ve been discussing this topic with acquaintances and social friends, gaining experience by observing their bonsai firsthand.
If you are also interested to know the reason behind the high price of bonsai, then take time to read our
What exactly is bonsai?
The word bonsai (Japanese) is derived from the Chinese word benzene. Bonsai is the skillful art of dwarfing a tree by tending it in various ways. The bonsai method is the process of transforming a small tree into a mature tree step by step over several years without making it big.
Although the practice of making bonsai first started in the Asian continent, now the popularity of bonsai is noticeable all over the world. Bonsai is an ongoing process as the tree grows and changes its shape because the tree is alive. Every year the bonsai tree exhibition in Japan attracts bonsai lovers.
Is it possible to make bonsai with any tree?
Bonsai is not a separate tree but the name of the method. To make a bonsai tree, the tree must have certain characteristics; otherwise, you cannot bonsai the tree.
Bonsai trees are found in nature and are not separate species of trees. However, you should choose plants that grow slowly and can live longer. But these are different plants compared to the plants that are maintained indoors.
What are bonsai trees and penjing bonsai trees the same?
No two are not the same but the method of making it can be said to be close. Bonsai is a single or multiple plant of the same species. On the other hand, penjing bonsai trees are made of stones, water, and scenery in the shape of a miniature landscape.
How long does it take to make a bonsai plant?
Bonsai is an artist’s hand-made art. This art is shaped entirely by its intelligence and aesthetic. At least a small bonsai can take up to 5 years to grow to full size. However, it takes more time to make it more artistic and beautiful.
If you take time to look at the bonsai tree, you will be able to understand its age by looking at the shape of its branches and stems.
There are some features you should know when selecting a bonsai tree:
1. Stem thickening.
2. Shed leaves once a year.
3. Surviving the tree to full maturity.
4. Thickening of the bark with age.
5. Baskets of trees and baskets serve as hunting.
6. Hardy and can survive adverse environments.
There are a few steps you must follow to create a bonsai. The steps are:
- Selection of suitable trees for bonsai
- Soil preparation
- Collection of seedlings/cuttings/grafting
- Pot is selected according to the size of the plant planting seedlings.
- Finally, take care of the seedlings.
- Change the footing depending on the growth of the plant.
We may think what is the reason for the price of an old tree with a small foot?
There is a logical reason behind every expensive thing. Not only is the price of a thing determined. There must be a special reason why bonsai trees are so expensive.
Why bonsai tree are so
expensive
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1. Labor and time come first behind the cost of bonsai trees
Bonsai trees are made entirely by hand. Bonsai artists start bonsai by collecting a small seedling, cutting, cutting, or grafting. The tree needs long-term care for transplanting young plants.
A bonsai artist goes to great lengths to bring the tree into a pleasing and attractive shape. Bonsai is a long-term activity. You will find small bonsai that are less than 5 years old but they may not get in shape due to lack of branching. Age is more branching and it is possible to bring the perfect shape that a perfect artist brings. You cannot become a bonsai artist suddenly, because artists learn this over time and through practical practice.
Every little part of the tree is carefully examined while doing everything to bring the tree sap. Behind all this is the enormous amount of labor and time that an artist invests behind a bonsai tree.
2. Age is also the reason for expensive bonsai
You can buy bonsai from the market and bring it home, but you may not know the time and activities of growing it from small to full size if you do not do it yourself.
Making a bonsai tree is time-consuming. We can’t make bonsai trees in a few months, it will take us years. As the bonsai trees age, the stems grow thicker and the branches grow and look beautiful. Artists like to grow bonsai trees on short stems for a long period because their full form is achieved at an older age.
Their age also plays a role in the price of bonsai trees.
3. Wild Vs Farmed
Bonsai is not a different tree we see in nature. But bringing the bonsai shape from nature to you is quite surprising. In nature, they appear in the same form and are aesthetically pleasing to artists.
Bonsai lovers are blown away by this spectacular formation bonsai.
See how beautiful each pot is
4. Bonsai pot
The bonsai pots are completely handmade. Attempts to capture the entire craft of the artist. Being completely handmade, bonsai leaves are more expensive than ordinary leaves. Bonsai Pot is made to be long-lasting like bonsai trees and its components are prepared in such a way that they can last for a long time.
Which increases the cost of production. Bonsai plants are made from small to large and even larger. The price of these pots is determined by the artists depending on the size. Artists use their skills to perfectly design the pots, each pot has a unique design and shape.
They make custom-made pots which are rare designs so they make a design and don’t make it. Due to all these reasons, the prices of the feet are very high.When you send goods from one country to another, the price of goods increases several times due to the delivery process.Bonsai tree prices increase based on bonsai pots.
Watch the video to get an idea about the tools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdZyPqdLfLA
5. Bonsai plant care tools
You need to use sharp and different types of pruners to prune the bonsai tree. One type of pruner should be used for cutting roots, one type of pruner for cutting thin branches, and another type of pruner for thick branches.
You will also need to use different sizes of wire to shape the tree. You can’t twist thick wire if you want to wire thin branches, you have to use thin wire. These tools are expensive, you have to use bags, and cleaners to maintain these tools.
Thus the cost of equipment increases further.
6. Tree trunk
The thicker the stems of the bonsai tree, the more beautiful it is, the beauty of the whole plant lies largely in the stem. But it takes years to get this thick and full bark.
The bonsai trunk looks great if it is thick and the branches are scattered at the top which increases the beauty of the tree several times. Bonsai lovers select trees by looking at bonsai stems. The price is determined based on the bonsai stem.
7. Bonsai tree treatment
Since bonsai trees are very expensive, they need to be maintained with utmost care. If the tree is attacked by insects, if any part of the tree roots or if its roots are damaged, it needs to be cured quickly. Treating bonsai trees is expensive. Expensive drugs are applied which increases the price of the plant.
8. Bonsai Total Cost
If the bonsai tree is reviewed in its entirety, it can be said that the tree comes with a high cost, as a result of which the artist sets the price according to their labor, cost, and the demand of the tree. I think you should have a clear idea about the price of bonsai trees before purchasing them.
Finally, I will say that bonsais are very expensive trees. Bonsai prices can vary from country to country and city to city. You will get less but you will never get less rare species of bonsai because these are of high quality and shape. which is in Japan.
Simply put, the more mature the tree looks, the more expensive it is. Older and rare species of bonsai are more expensive and are sought after by bonsai lovers.
Here are a few things I think you should know before bringing a bonsai home
Before you start bonsai from small seedlings, you can take an online class or buy a course or book to learn the entire process.
If you are new to the world of bonsai and learning, you should start with seedlings. You can also bring pens or cuttings. It will reduce your cost.
Buy and use bonsai plant care tools and materials.
In case of any problem, seek expert advice or search social media.
There are some misconceptions about bonsai
Bonsai cannot be done with indoor plants. You will get better results if you keep the bonsai trees in the shed instead of indoors. Many bonsai artists do not recommend keeping bonsai indoors.
Bonsai is not genetically created, it is created by the artist over a long period shaping the shape.
If you bring a bonsai tree and keep it at home and don’t take care of it, you will see the tree losing its shape. So you have to do repotting, pruning, etc. after bringing it home.
What many people don’t realize is that if you plant bonsai trees directly into the ground (in your backyard) they will lose their former shape and continue to grow as they grow in nature.
Many people think that trees are brutally tortured. Their proper development is hindered. He also said that they feel pain when they are tied up.
If I say that in the bonsai process the trees are not tortured and they do not feel pain. (If you don’t agree with this topic, start browsing the internet and hopefully, your confusion will clear up)
Some Common FAQ
What kind of light do bonsai trees need?
= Choose a location that gets at least 5 hours of sunlight. All the trees that are made of bonsai survive in nature by struggling with adverse weather conditions.
Which is the most expensive bonsai tree?
= The most expensive bonsai is $1.3 million. The one in Japan is more than 800 years old.
Can bonsai be done with fruit trees?
= Yes, there are bonsai of apple, and orange trees, besides many flower trees can be bonsai.
How much water should be given to bonsai trees in summer?
= In summer you can water twice.
Which bonsai tree is non-toxic to pets, cats, and dogs?
= Mountain Plum.
