Although there are plentiful items we have to consider when showcasing a bonsai, there are four most important ones that we ought to always keep in mind. Aside from the too obvious – the bonsai plant and the bonsai pot, the background and base or display stand are the other two critical components we must take into account when preparing for show. One may think that this is exceedingly straightforward. Though indeed, they again and again are the points we miss when we are too busy getting ready for our bonsai tree.

First and foremost attention must be given to the bonsai tree because it is the whole purpose for the bonsai show. The bonsai plant should be in good health and not showing any evidence of dead or dying tips, pest infestation, sun burn, or wire damage. Jin and shari have to be bleached with a lime sulfur solution.

Background is the next consideration. It is a point many of us may let slide when we are too engaged getting ready for our bonsai plant. The bonsai tree should be showcased in front of a clear background. There should be little or no pattern in the background so that the details of the bonsai tree can be seen clearly.

The next consideration is the base or display stand that the bonsai plant is put. Like the expensive bonsai pot, the display base or display stand needs to finish the bonsai tree. It needs to not take away attention of the viewers from the bonsai plant.

The container is another very influential element to bear in mind when getting ready for bonsai display. Remember that the zisha bonsai pot does not play the main role in the show. The color and the pattern of the bonsai container need to not be too attention-catching. Additionally, all figurines and stones in the bonsai display should be in suitable proportion with the tree.

We must always look at these four essential components. Whether bonsai are being displayed for one’s own interest or whether they are being shown in a public bonsai exhibition, the manner of display upsets the overall impact which the bonsai has on the viewer.