The Untold Bonsai Tree Meanings
Bonsai trees are not like ordinary plants. They depict a vibe, which is extremely comprehensible, even to those who do not know about the art of cutting and growing the bonsai tree. The issue is most people do not know what does a bonsai tree mean.
You many have seen and listen people, who will refer to bonsai tree by saying that have seen some small trees. Bonsai trees are a sign of culture, devotion and art.
This art forts originated in china, some 3000 years ago. Mostly Chinese monks worked on it. Later on, Japan adapted this art and designed some new art forms for bonsai.
Keeping a bonsai is quite difficult, because you cannot stop the growth of a plant, rather you direct and control it. This is what will make your bonsai tree look good and attractive.
Int his article we will discuss about the message and meaning of bonsai trees and how one can grow a bonsai tree for the first time.
The literal meaning of bonsai tree is a specially grown tree in dwarf form, in various types of clay and ceramic pots.
Japanese Buddhism has got strong connection with the growth and cultivation of Bonsai. Bonsai aesthetics demand the contemplation of the person who are growing these plants. Growing a bonsai tree requires us to follow all those Japanese traditions which were set long ago by the Japanese monks.
Bonsai tree symbolizes, harmony, peace and prosperity. Long ago Buddhist who were meditating in forests, find this art as a way to introduce their reflections about spirts and life. For them bonsai is the connection between spiritual world and the real world.
For modern people, bonsai trees are a message for minimum life possibility. They refer to life which can be led in minimalism. The miniature in the bonsai tree, that is its small size, the minimum amount of water which is supplied by a water tray, and the minimum growth explains that ho0w life can be led in minimalism.
There is no need of extravaganza and luxuries and spending more than necessary for living a complete life. A tree occupies more space, uses more air but a bonsai tree holds less space and breathes in less air. Still a bonsai tree is a complete tree, with all those parts and qualities of a big tree. The life inside that tree is still there.
That is what monks wanted to teach us. In this world of materialism when people are running after luxuries, looking at a bonsai tree and its miniature, you can easily understand that hidden message.
These trees are more attractive because of the balance, here is another message. That balance and the right usage and implementation of your resources just like the bonsai tree can help a lot for making your life wonderful and meaningful.
Tips for growing bonsai tree.
The tools
For groin g bonsai trees, you need some resources and tools, for instance you need some specially designed cutters, some water trays, decorative pots and pebbles. Without having a complete starter kit, you can not grow a good bonsai tree.
Learn the techniques
Once the plant has started to grow, now it is time to implement the cutting and designing techniques. You must make sure that you know these techniques quite well. if incase you do not know, learn them through some guides and books.
Maintenance
Without maintain the ratio of branches and taking good care of those plants you can not get anywhere, so make sure that you do not over water hem, extra exposure to sunlight can damage them, keeping in focus all such things is important.
