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Normal trees cannot be made into a bonsai tree under any circumstance. The bonsai tree is a special species of plant that has been bred to have its current size.

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Is bonsai a herb?

No. Bonsai is a Japanese word that means dish tree. They are different plants (usually trees) that are treated in a way that results in their resembling a miniature form of a normal tree.


Is spider lily a bonsai plant?

Spider lily, also known as Hymenocallis, is typically not considered a common bonsai plant. Bonsai refers to the art of dwarfing and shaping trees, while spider lilies are tropical bulbous plants that do not naturally have a tree-like form. However, with careful pruning and training, it is possible to create a miniature version of spider lily as a bonsai.


How long does a bonsai tree live?

With proper care, a bonsai tree can live for decades or even centuries. Some bonsai trees have been known to live for over 100 years. The lifespan largely depends on the species of tree and the care it receives.


What is the next step after bonsai seeds have grown into 1.5 inch sprouts?

There is no such thing as a bonsai seed. Seeds are sometimes sold as such, but in reality are just normal tree seeds. In order for a seedling to become a bonsai that meets accepted standards takes many years. In your case, the sprouts should be kept in pots or in the ground for 8-10 years until they have developed a thick, tapered trunk. At that point they could be ready to start pruning and training as a bonsai.


How can you tell if a bonsai tree is dead immediately?

You can check if a bonsai tree is dead by gently scratching the bark to see if there is any green tissue beneath it. If the tissue is brown and dry, the tree might be dead. Additionally, look for signs of life such as new shoots, buds, or a green color in the branches.

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How does the weight of the bonsai tree compare to the weight of a normal sized tree?

The weight of a bonsai tree is significantly lighter compared to a normal-sized tree due to its small size and limited root system. Bonsai trees are purposely grown in small containers to restrict their growth, resulting in a significantly reduced weight compared to larger trees.


Is bonsai a herb?

No. Bonsai is a Japanese word that means dish tree. They are different plants (usually trees) that are treated in a way that results in their resembling a miniature form of a normal tree.


Is a bonsai tree lucky?

No, Sadly a bonsai tree is not lucky.


What does bonsai tree mean?

Bonsai means 'potted tree' or 'tray tree' in japanese. a bonsai tree is a tree that is pruned into a natural shape like a weeping style or a windswept style. The leaves, branches and roots are pruned to give it a miniaturized appearance that is a bonsai tree.


Why give a bonsai tree for Valentine's Day?

If your partner will enjoy a bonsai tree, that's the best reason to give a bonsai tree for Valentine's Day.


Where is the bonsai tree located on poptropica?

The bonsai tree is in the Bonsai shop in Red Dragon Island. However, all you do is trim it.


Differences between the bonsai tree and the oak tree?

They can both be the same thing. Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees, so you can treat an oak tree as a bonsai.


Is the word bonsai a noun or an adjective?

No. A bonsai (bonsai tree) is a dwarf decorative tree, and the name of the trimming art form. There is no adverb form.


Name a small tree grown in a pot and prevented from reaching its normal size?

Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees.


Where do you find the bonsai tree on popropica?

You find it in the bonsai trees store


Is the bonsai tree the smallest tree in the world?

Bonsai are not a variety or species of tree. The art of Bonsai is a method of grooming and training the growth of a tree that originated in Japan.The title of world's smallest species of tree goes to Salix herbacea or dwarf willow.


What are the uses of banyan?

The main use of the banyan tree is for creating a bonsai tree. The oldest bonsai tree is in Tainan and is 240 years old.