Nonsense: You know why most bonsai trees die? Hint: It doesn’t have anything to do with the person involved, it’s more likely to be where they purchased the tree.

Too often people settle for a “mallsai” (a bonsai purchasedin a mall or home improvement store) without any kind of care instructions. Not know where to put the bonsai, some people place it on their television or other unsuitable location. Unfortunately, it’s just a matter of time at that point.

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Without a hesitation, there are bonsai that are expensive. It is not unusual to see trees that are valued in the thousands of dollars.  When you purchase a trained bonsai, you’re paying for the time and care invested in establishing, training and maintaining that bonsai tree.  However, the beauty of a bonsai can be appreciated on any budget - from trees grown from seed or cutting to those purchased from your trusted bonsai nursery.

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While Bonsai are often displayed and sold indoors, with some exceptions, bonsai are outdoor plants. Bonsai need sunlight and air circulation just like their full-growth ancestors.  Their exposure to seasonal cycles of growth and dormancy [for most trees] are required to maintain health. Some species of tropical bonsai can be cultivated indoors year round; but these are the exceptions not the rule.

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Myth #1: Bonsai is difficult:

As soon as you have experienced one season as a bonsai enthusiast, you will have gained much of the essential horticultural knowledge to care for your bonsai – the aesthetics may take a bit longer.  You can continue to educate yourself about the traditions of bonsai by going to bonsai shows, looking at trees in publications or viewing online sites. Explore how you can become a member of a local bonsai club. Within a few years it is possible to create and refine a plant started from a garden center into a bonsai tree that will bring you satisfaction and pleasure.  Remember, each bonsai master was a bonsai beginner.

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