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“Quality bonsai is achieved by taking some initial risks early in the plant’s development, and

conducting the necessary steps, the correct work, to set the best possible structure from the

beginning. Only by doing so, can we get better quality bonsai.” – Min Hsuan Lo, Taiwan

rom October 2nd through the 4th, The
Bonsai Symposium 2015 was held at Jardín
Selecto, a garden center located in greater San
Juan. This elegant exhibit, which included
Fall sizes of trees, was enjoyed by many local
bonsai artists and plant lovers. The blue-green top and
the white background part of the décor were a great
contrast to the trees and made the experience much
more visually appealing.
Throughout the opening night ceremony, the
exhibit had special lighting to showcase the display in
a different way. During the day, special illumination
was incorporated on the trees. A touch of yellow light
behind the white background enabled the guests to
feel like they were witnessing the sunset. The exhibit
was open to all bonsai artists, thus participation
included beginners as well as more advanced artists.
The Dry Garden
Mr. Alexis Feliciano, a local landscape designer, was
contracted to make a front garden for the event. In constructed all the elements of the dry garden in Top; Ficus microcarpa “tigerbark”
his design, Mr. Feliciano used an old pony tail palm, unique harmony, resulting in an unparalleled visual by David Soto displayed at the
formally placed in a huge ornate pot, as the focal point. experience. Blending different varieties of succulents, entrance to the event.
Taking into consideration the theme of the event, a cacti and agave species with different kinds of stones Bottom; A contemporary
variegated Hibiscus tilliaceus bonsai was incorporated and gravel, this beautiful dry garden was the perfect presentation of a Premna and a
into the display; artistically placed near a water basin way to welcome and lead the guests to the main Ficus salicaria by Jorge Suria
with water lilies and colorful fish. Mr. Feliciano exhibit.

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