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Bonsai : An Art Of Miniature Plant Culture


Edition:
01
Volume:
0
Publishing Year:
2017
Publisher:
M/s AGROBIOS (INDIA)
Author/s:
Mr. Dey SC
Language:
English

Availability:

In stock

Paper Back
ISBN:   9788177543513
Publishing Year:  

Rs 250.00


The practice of growing plants in pots led to grow bonsai. The herbs and shrubs are grown extensively in containers. Occasionally tree species were tried in pots. They, however, could not grow tall as they do in nature. As the time passed away they gradually got the imprints of age that made them more beautiful and caught the imagination of growers and viewers alike. It is then the impetus to bonsai growing generated. Gradually it began to spread to the different parts of the globe. Many techniques were innovated and applied, which were the artificial means for giving the natural touches to the bonsai. The imprints of age is brought about earlier than usual. Hence the utility of the techniques.
Bonsai growing is developed into a special branch of home gardening. Bonsai is grown with love and affection which is comparable to rearing pets. It demands more care and attention to attain perfection.
Bonsai culture was innovated in China and developed in Japan. It is held in great esteem by the Japanese and associated gradually with their culture. Century-old bonsai are not the rare things there. The art and science of growing bonsai are taught to the members of the bonsai societies of Japan. House plants are beautiful for their attractive foliage whereas bonsai are for their age-old grotesque form. Both are reared as indoor plants. If a good number of bonsai are grown a conservatory is needed to accommodate them. The old and disabled who cannot take part in normal gardening can devote their

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Table of Contents..
  1. Introduction
  2. Why Bonsai
  3. Aesthetic Aspects
  4. Details of Bonsai Parts
  5. Indoor Bonsai
  6. Ideal Environments for Bonsai
  7. Selection of Species
  8. Planting Materials
  9. Bonsai Nursery
  10. Containers for Bonsai
  11. Potting Compost
  12. Potting
  13. Step-By-Step Development
  14. Root Pruning Shifting or Repotting
  15. Fixing Large Bonsai to A Shallow Pot
  16. Methods of Dwarfing
  17. Watering Weeding and Feeding
  18. Different Styles
  19. Training of Bonsai
  20. Tools Implements and Accessories
  21. Flowering and Fruit Bearing Bonsai
  22. Bonsai of Attractive Foliage
  23. Displaying
  24. Peat and Disease Control
  25. Conservatory for Bonsai
  26. Glossary
  27. Bonsai Nursery
  28. Bonsai Societies
  29. Reading Materials
  30. Index (Species and Cultivars)
  31. Index (General)

Book Details

Book Title:
Bonsai : An Art Of Miniature Plant Culture
Book Type:
TEXT-CUM-REFERENCES BOOK
No Of Pages:
128
Color Pages :
0
Color Pages :
0
Book Size:
CROWN QUARTO (7.5X10)
Weight:
200 Gms
Copyright Holder:
All Rights Reserved
Imprint:
M/s AGROBIOS (INDIA)
Readership:
FIELD WORKERS | GENERAL READERS | PG STUDENTS | UG STUDENTS |
Associated Subjects:
Agricultural Sciences , Life Sciences ,

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