If we understand how trees function will greatly increase our enjoyment of bonsai and gives us much-needed confidence in caring for the bonsai trees. And it will be easy to carry out the watering, pruning, and shaping of bonsai trees. 1. Root: Usually, when your bonsai begins to look sick, it is an indication of root disorders. Roots have three functions, First of all, they provide anchorage, holding the tree firm in the ground. Secondly, they absorb moisture and soluble nutrients from the soil. Thirdly, they store sugars during dormancy to provide energy for the first flush of growth in spring. Japanese Maple (Acer) Bonsai ( Bonsai Empire ) Anchorage: To hold a tree firm in its pot, the roots must be distributed all around the trunk and must grow sideways rather than downwards. One-sided root systems are unstable and most likely also result in a one-sided structure. During repotting the bonsai trees, initially, the wire used to hold a tree firm, but it's only tempor
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