Choosing bonsai tree planters – In fact, a bonsai tree can grow in many different pots as long as they meet certain requirements. There must be holes for drainage and holes for wiring so that the tree can be attached to the pot.
Pots can be made out of ceramic, concrete, plastic, and some metals (although some metals can give off toxins). A classic bonsai pot, on the other hand, is made of ceramic or porcelain and is stoneware-fired, which means that it doesn’t hold water and doesn’t absorb water. It’s important for the trees’ health.
The health of the tree comes first! A finished bonsai has often been trained for years to adapt its roots to smaller and smaller pots by regularly repotting. You already know that Bonsai is a lesson in being patient and persistent, and the same is true when looking for the right pot. When looking for a pot, the most important thing to keep in mind is the size you need, especially the depth.
Maple Bonsai in a Bonsai pot that really brings out the leaves’ colors.
Simple tips on how to choose Bonsai Tree Planters
A big part of learning how to do bonsai is learning how to pick the right pot. Some people go with their gut. But that might be hard for someone just starting out… So here are some basic rules and tips to keep in mind. Good luck and have fun as you look for a home for your tree.
A round Bonsai pot that is not painted.
The way a Bonsai pot is made
Most of the time, tree planters that are made for men are deep, angular, have clean lines, and have thick feet. A lip on the rim makes the pot more masculine, while an inward rhyme makes it more feminine. Pots that are made for women tend to have soft lines, delicate feet, and be low and smooth. Most people think that round pots and drum pots are both male and female.
When choosing a glaze for a pot, the most important thing is that the color should show up in the tree. Either in the bark, the leaves, the fruit, or the flowers. So, brown, gray, and earth tones that aren’t glazed are usually a safe choice. They also keep the bonsai tree warm and keep it from falling over. But we can also use colors that are different from each other, like blue or cool green. They give the piece balance and make it feel new.
The goal is to make everyone happy. Look at what other people have done with their pots and talk about it with other people. See shows, exhibitions, and read books. Don’t be afraid to get in touch with a potter. We used to sketch out ideas for a pot that would fit your tree and send them to you. Don’t forget that there is more than one good pot for your tree. Most of the time, there are more than one option, and the best one depends on your tastes. The most important thing is that you are happy with your choice.
How to find Bonsai pots
When you think your tree is ready, you can find a pot in a few different ways. You can talk to a potter and ask for something made just for you. Or, go to a Bonsai nursery, fair, or event in your area where potters often sell their work.
Don’t forget to bring a picture and all of the tree’s measurements. But if you know what to look for and have experience, there are many auction sites and social media groups where pots change hands. There’s also a chance you could make your own pot. You can find a lot of videos on YouTube that show how to make a pot out of different things.
Case studies: breaking the two-thirds rule
Health is equal to size. Basic rules say that a pot shouldn’t be higher than 2/3 of the tree’s height. But this pot is an exception because the crown is so big that it is almost as wide as it is tall. So it is big not only because it looks good and is balanced, but also because the branches of the tree have a big root system that needs room. The tree’s crown is almost as wide as it is tall because of this. A yellow pot that picks up and makes the red leaves of autumn stand out was also chosen (containing yellow.)
In this picture, you can see what the pot would have looked like if the 2/3 rule had been used to decide how wide it should be.
Case studies: Colors for each season
If you have a deciduous tree, whose leaves fall off at different times of the year, you might want to have a pot with different colors for each season. Then it’s easiest to choose a color like this gray that looks like the bark. But one can also find a leaf tone that works or choose a color that doesn’t stand out, like light brown or unglazed.
You can also choose a different color, like blue, or a mottled glaze with red, green, and yellow tones, like I did.