Josef Rauscher Studio01 / Knowledge from practice
Knowledge. Observation. Understanding.
Bonsai care, design, growing methods and fundamentals: explore articles on tree analysis, pruning, grafting and repotting. Photographs and practical guides explain what to consider when working on a tree.
Bonsai basics
Like the bonsai (penjing), the bonsai bowl also originated in China. Chinese porcelain was already a coveted and valuable commodity in the Middle Ages. In China, the finest porcelain was produced from the Qing Dynasty (1912 BC) until the Ming Dynasty (1644 AD), the age of high porcelain culture. Initially, however, these bowls were not used for plants, but were also highly sought-after collector's items in China.
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Growing methods
A design example with Tanuki - deadwood preparation Our main radius of action lies in southern Hungary. We are very fortunate to be able to find numerous two to three hundred year old ancient cherry trees there that have reached heights of two to three meters. These particularly beautiful tree sculptures can rightly call themselves natural monuments.
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Growing methods, Bonsai design
The plane tree as a bonsai is extremely rare, despite its rapid growth and particularly beautiful bark. The reason for this is that it is almost impossible to find sycamore trees in the wild. Specimens from the nursery are generally not suitable for bonsai.
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Bonsai basics
Fertilization is a fundamental factor in any bonsai project and can have a significant impact on the final result. There are numerous fertilizers on the market for a wide variety of purposes. We would like to show here how simple basic fertilizers can easily be turned into a universal nutrient package for a whole year.
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Bonsai care
After juniper, yew is one of the most popular plants among bonsai enthusiasts. One of the reasons for this is that the yew is an evergreen variety that can also tolerate long-term partial shade well.
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Growing methods
There are basically two ways to grow a bonsai in open ground: By planting a seedling or by taking a cutting.
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Bonsai Kreativ / Knowledge
The articles cover tree analysis, deadwood, repotting and pine grafting, connecting observation and technique with the long-term development of a bonsai.
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