The Art of Bonsai

Category: Ficus rubiginosa

  • One way to create a bonsai

    There are many ways to shape raw material into a bonsai. In this case the bonsai was created from a Ficus rubiginosa cutting. At first it was allowed to grow long and healthy in a large container. It was then chopped down to a short segment and it was allowed to grow for several years. Next stage…

  • Starting with less than wonderful material

    This is a pretty typical plant. Ficus rubiginosa, that one can purchase in a nursery. It has had little or no training and seems unlikely to develop into a bonsai tree. At last one begin to see the potential bonsai emerging from its rather humble beginnings.