The Art of Bonsai

Tag: root

  • Proper root positioning

    Roots, as with any other part of the bonsai’s design, must be compatible with the overall look and feel of the tree. In this case, there are one or more roots that do not work with the upright design of the tree.

  • Root cuttings

    Some species of Ficus will grow from pieces of root. This is fortunate as repotting of figs is required every few years to maintain the health of the tree. At this time thick and unnecessary roots can be removed and rooted to form new plants. A root cutting is shown from a Willow Leaf fig.…

  • Splitting a fig into two future bonsai trees

    Sometimes splitting a fig into several parts is the way to go with initial styling to maximize the material’s potential. The pant is a Ficus natalensis grown from a root cutting and perhaps two years old. The only exciting thing about it is the twisting lower trunk which should make a nice tree using that as…