WHAT IS A BONSAI?
Bonsai is actually two words, "Bon", and "Sai". The word "Bon" means "tray, container or pot" and "Sai", means Tree - literally translated it means ‘Tree in a pot’.
So Basically, Bonsai are miniature trees and shrubs, grown in a container like a pot or tray. The aim of bonsai culture is to develop a tiny tree that has all the elements of a large tree growing in a natural setting. This is achieved, principally, by branch and root pruning, then planting the tree or shrub in a small relative size tray, container or pot, but other factors are also important like the style and shape of the tree or shrub and then making sure the tree is well cared for.
Bonsai may vary in height from 3cm to 200cm, be from any adaptable tree or shrub and have originated naturally from a seed, cuttings, dug-up plant, nursery bought plants etc.
