Most bonsai trees that we shop online or gardening shops are already potted in bonsai pots. Yet, we should not fancy that these bonsai containers that come along are perfect for the bonsai plants. The sizes of the mica bonsai pots are oftentimes the problem. They are more than not too huge or too undersized. Hence, we usually must find better pots and repot our newly bought trees with them. Nonetheless, the size of bonsai containers is a vital element that has great effect on the health and appearance of our trees.}

Here, we will discuss more about buying a bonsai pot with the right size.

We all agree that the roots system is very essential to the health of our trees. The root system of our bonsai plant have to have plenty of space to draw moist and food from the soil. Then, the size of our bonsai containers play a very critical role here. The pot ought to be large enough to allow the root system grow and stretch healthy and take the nutrients and moisture that the tree needs. Acquiring pots that are slightly bigger is a good idea especially for places with weather that is exceedingly hot and/or dry.

Though, bigger is not always better. Not all re-pottings require bigger handmade bonsai pots. This is exceptionally true if we have already established the size and shape of the bonsai tree and trim the roots in a regular basis. As a general advice – the smaller the container, the more frequent we have to water our trees.

Here are the general guidance for the size of pot.

For tall bonsai tree, we gauge the size of the container with the height of the bonsai tree. The length of the pot ought to be around two-thirds of the tree’s height. For wide bonsai tree, we gauge the size of the bonsai container with the width of the branch spread. The length of the bonsai container must be around two-thirds of the tree’s branch spread.

Please take note that these are only general rules for references.. There are many exceptional cases indeed. Besides knowledge, personal taste also play an influential element when we picking a container for our bonsai plant.