Different Kinds Of Pot

2011-06-27T06:04:00.000-07:00

There are different kinds of pot for a Japanese Maple Bonsai and it is very essential to choose a good one. These are the following:

Ceramic bonsai pots. This is the ideal choice for maple bonsai. This uses such material that allows your plant to absorb and eliminate water. Ceramic is porous in nature an ideal choice as it helps eliminate the growth of fungi. It keeps the soil good and dry. Ceramic pots are recyclable thus environmental friendly.
Mica bonsai pot is good for outdoor bonsai. This pot can withstand all elements like freezing. It is also unbreakably hard. The only disadvantage is that, there are only very few in colors.
Plastic bonsai pots are also known as humidity trays. It holds the water for longer time thus creating humidity around the plant. These can be found anywhere at low prices. These are also known as training pots.

An ideal pot for a Japanese maple bonsai is extremely shallow due to its root’s shallow construction too. Selecting a good pot will also enhance the beauty of the bonsai. In selecting a pot, its size should be the first thing to be considered. A pot that will provide enough room for the roots’ growth should be selected. There are different colors and shapes of pots like rectangular, oval, square, and lotus or as according to water and land presentation. These pots will avoid or minimize replanting.

Japanese Maple: Good For Bonsai