For religious people, following the teachings that are believed to be mandatory. Likewise, what is written in the biblical guidelines for honoring certain trees is revealed in the teachings. Here bonsai-passion.co.uk wants to share knowledge about trees that are most closely related to belief and are still very well preserved. What are those trees? Here’s…
How to Cultivate Carandas Plum
Carandas plum (Carissa carandas) is a species of the genus Carissa, native to tropical regions of Africa, Australia, and Asia. It is closely related to the Christmas plum (Carissa macrocarpa). This tree, which is famous for the benefits of its ripe fruit that can treat canker sores, is often sought after because the tree has…
How to Cultivate Tamarind Trees
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a tropical tree that grows widely in Southeast Asia. This tree is quite long-lived, with an average age of over 100 years. The tamarind tree produces a fruit that is used as a spice in Indonesian cuisine. Mature trees have rough bark and the wood is very strong and flexible. Tamarind…
Difference between Ficus Greenisland and Longisland
For those of you who have seen the two in person, telling the difference between Ficus Greenisland and Ficus Longisland is not difficult. But it’s confusing when you never see the two of them and only see pictures from the internet. Here, bonsai-passion.co.uk shares information on how to tell the difference between Ficus Greenisland and…
How to Repotting Satsuki Azalea
This fairly small twin trunk Satsuki Azalea arrived into my collection only last year. At the time it was little more than a small bush, and when I looked at the root-ball by lifting from the pot, it was the usual mass mixed into pure Kanuma. At the time I just gently teased the edges…
How to Repotting Korean Hornbeam
With buds elongated and swollen showing the tiniest area of green tips in many, it was time to repot this rather large Triple-Trunk KH. I’ve owned the tree for many years. It has been part of a larger display at the Chelsea Flower Show on two separate occasions. This year, as well as being short-listed…
How to Repotting Siberian Elm
With highly swelling leaf buds that were showing colours between dark brown to deep purple, a sure sign that new leaf is imminent, I decided today to repot the Siberian Elm. I have recently been informed this tree has been selected as an exhibit for BOBB 2011 over the weekend of April 9th and 10th….