10 Interesting Fact About Bonsai Trees

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• Bonsai comes from the Japanese word bon which means pot and sai which means trees, so that it means to be a tree in a pot.
• Bonsai was first known in Japan in the 12th century.
• Bonsai trees can be up to hundreds of years old if treated properly.
• There are more than 300 species of trees that can be used as bonsai.
• Bonsai pot size should not be too large or small, but must match the size of the bonsai tree.
• Bonsai trees require special care such as pruning, watering, and routine fertilization.
• Bonsai trees can be used as decoration in a room or garden.
• Bonsai is often considered a work of art because of the unique shape and texture of the tree.
• Bonsai trees can be formed into various shapes such as circles, triangles, or squares.
• There are several types of bonsai that are considered sacred trees by Japanese people, such as pine, juniper, and maple.