Cherry Blossom Bonsai

I nearly gave up on Cherry Blossom Bonsai after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on repotting every two to three years with root pruning and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic. It now lives in a seasonal rotation on display when looking its best and has genuinel…

I had a serious problem with spider mite and scale in stressful growing conditions on my Cherry Blossom Bonsai earlier this year. Caught it late and had to work hard to bring the plant back. The experience was frustrating but educational. Now that it's healthy again I can fully appreciate deeply pe…

I've been growing plants seriously for over fifteen years and Cherry Blossom Bonsai remains a reliable favourite. For anyone starting out: the most critical thing is styling with the front and viewing angle in mind from day one. Everything else follows from that. over-wiring causing wire bite scarr…

I don't have a garden so a Japanese-inspired garden display with gravel and stone is my only option for Cherry Blossom Bonsai. It absolutely works — with the right attention to watering daily in summer as bonsai pots dry out fast you can get excellent results in containers. seasonal change includin…

I want to be honest: I'm not getting great results with Cherry Blossom Bonsai and I'm not entirely sure why. drying out and death from missing a day's watering in summer has been a recurring problem despite my attempts to address it. I've been focusing on repotting every two to three years with root…

I started with one Cherry Blossom Bonsai and now have four, all from propagation. The process is straightforward once you understand styling with the front and viewing angle in mind from day one — something I picked up from trial and error rather than any guide. I display them in a bright indoor sh…