Most beginners to the art of Bonsai tend to forget the importance of getting a well made pot to place their Bonsai in.
They do not realize that a well matched Bonsai pot will only accentuate the beauty of the tree. It is a little known fact that most serious Bonsai cultivators spend a lot of time, effort and money to get their hands on quality pottery that they can use for their trees.
Bonsai pots are available in various shapes, sizes and materials. Pots may be hand made or machine made. Most Bonsai growers prefer handmade pots because of the high degree of customization they offer. Handmade pots can be manufactured in any size shape and design the grower wants.
Machine made pots usually come in circular, oval or rectangular shapes. The materials vary from clay to porcelain. These pots are also available in glazed or normal textures. When choosing a Bonsai pot, it is essential that the pot is not glazed on the inside as well. This will hinder the aeration of the tree.
Most flowering and fruit bearing Bonsai is planted in porcelain pots. Porcelain pots are manufactures with designs on the outside. This helps enhance the beauty of the whole tree.
Bonsai pots are fired to high temperatures which makes these pots resistant to climate changes throughout the year. If these pots are not resistant to such changes, they tend to crac
Another important factor to be considered while buying a Bonsai pot is the drainage hole. A Bonsai pot has to have a drainage hole in the bottom. Stagnant water will almost always kill the Bonsai plant.
Bonsai pottery can cost anywhere from $15 to $400 depending on the shape, size, texture, etc. Choose the right one and make sure that you Bonsai plant is looking the best it can.
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