bonsai
The bonsai is a special type of woodland crop, native to Japan and other Far Eastern countries, and can now be found in millions of European households. While the plant itself is named bonsai in this country, the term actually refers to the entire art of this breed. The special feature of bonsai lies in the fact that the plants are grown in deliberately small vessels and pots, whereby the trees maintain a very compact shape and look like miniature trees. Although some of the special species of trees of the Asian habitat are to be found in the art of bonsai, European woody plants such as maples or pines are also suitable for miniature rearing. The cultivation and care of the bonsai is a true art of Asian horticulture, which is not related solely to the symbolic meaning of the bonsai in this living environment. Rather, it is botanically very demanding to limit the growth of trees and other woody plants targeted and yet ensure that the corresponding plant grows and thrives. The regular cutting of branches and leaves is also part of the regular duties of a bonsai lover, such as the use of special bonsai and other fertilizers. Depending on the chosen type of wood, each bonsai tree also has its own requirements for optimal care.