Things People Must Know About - part 2
Bonsai should be seen not just as a single, independent horticultural form but rather an art that comes in a variety of types or styles. Yes, just like everything on earth, bonsai has its own faces and personalities that every human being thinking of starting the trend should consider. What these types are? Take a look at the following: Semi and Full Cascade – If you have seen some miniature plants formed after those trees that grow naturally on the slopes and sides of the mountains or above water, then you’ve spotted the cascades. This bonsai style may take its form semi-cascade with the tip of the plant extending just below the surface of the tray or pot. The full cascade though often shows itself with its apex falling just beneath the base of the pot. Formal and Informal Upright – As the name implies, the formal upright style of bonsai comes in its straight form. The trunk is tapered upright. On the other hand, the informal upright boasts its trunk and branches slightly bending or curving, with its tip situated over the roots on a direct manner. Raft – Can you imagine a tree that has been toppled because of erosion or any natural calamities? If yes, that’s basically how the raft style of bonsai appears. Its branches are located along the side of the trunk that is barely exposed, then forming a new set of trunks. The raft style is often noted by the roots forming from the hidden trunk parts, but its branches and leaves may come slanted, sinuous, or straight. Slant – The slant style of bonsai appears similar to that of the formal upright trees especially when straight trunks are concerned. The main difference, however, is that in this style, the trunk develops from the soil at a unique angle. Aside from that, the tip of the trees extends either to the right and left of the bottom of the roots. Broom – This style is designed specifically for those trees that have fine and extensive branches. In this style, you can the trunks of the miniature tree appearing in upright and straight form, while the branches are out in all angles and directions, featuring about one third of the way up to the length and height of the bonsai. This style is also notable for its leaves and branches crowning ball shaped. Literati – This style is emphasized primarily by its branched that comes in minimum numbers and a trunk line that is bare. According to several studies, the literati was originally inspired by the brush paintings developed by the Chinese showing some pine trees that stand tall despite of harsh and extreme climates. Several other styles of bonsai are available and being introduced for the bonsai hobbyists to practice. The other styles may include the growing in a rock style, root over rock style, multi trunk style, and forest or group style. Just like the rest of the styles available for these little wonders, each of these forms have their own characteristics and qualities that further make bonsai truly artistic and unique. The Bonsai Aesthetics There are a number of aesthetics available for each of the bonsai styles or forms. These characteristics are so unique to them, making these truly worth knowing. So if you are serious with your tray planting plan or project, then take note of the following: Miniaturization – All bonsai are formed according to this characteristic. As a result, expect then to see a bonsai in its smallest form, enough for it to grow in a pot or container. But what is truly interesting about the trees is that although they are kept small, they feature an appearance and looks that is matured. Lead Reduction – Aside from being kept small yet matured, the bonsai are grown and developed with leaves that are not too many in number and aren’t full sized. This quality is made possible by a specific technique typical for the bonsai masters – pruning. Ramification – This is simply the process of splitting the twigs and branches of bonsai to form smaller sizes and shapes. This is also made possible by pruning, but can also be incorporated through leaf reduction. Gravitas – Bonsai is generally known primarily for this property. Gravitas simply holds everything about the physical weight, the maturity, sense of dignity and the illusion of mass that are all unique to these miniature pot trees. Nebari – Commonly known horticulturally as buttressing, nebari is simply the spreading of roots above the growing roots just beneath the bonsai base. It is this characteristic actually which makes bonsai well anchored and grounded. This is also what allows the trees to grow with a matured appearance. Lignification – If you’re wondering what makes bonsai woody on its branches and trunks, then lignification is the answer. It is this factor basically which allows the miniature trees to grow with a brown and rough surface, but this may vary according to the variety of tree, however. Curvature – Of the bonsai aesthetics known to the masters of this art, curvature is deemed optional. This trait is highly valued in tray planting for one main reason – it makes the tree more matured and weighty. Deadwood – The other optional bonsai trait, deadwood is incorporated into the art to give the tree a sense of maturity. Certain types of deadwood are sometimes added to the surface of the bonsai for it to remain there for years. Jin and Shari are just two of the most popular deadwood types. So those basically are the factors that spell out what truly is bonsai in nature. Note that the absence of all of those above mentioned traits will tell you exactly that the ones you’ve taken are not the right choices. |
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