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Choosing pots

One of the Chinese characters in the word bonsai

actually represents the container—which
gives you an idea of its significance.
Choosing a pot for your tree is

a challenging but fun part of
the tree’s development.

Visual balance
There are many considerations for
choosing a pot, but it comes down
to a trade-off between what is
horticulturally correct and
what is aesthetically
appropriate for its stage
of development. A young
tree on its first steps to
becoming a bonsai does not need a high-quality pot.
But once a tree reaches a state of high refinement, it
Confined feel to
deserves a quality pot of a suitable size to restrict the pot makes the
coarse growth while keeping the tree healthy. tree appear larger

Once you think of refining the image, an attractive
high-quality pot is a must. Aim to achieve a visual
balance between the tree and pot: this comes from its
shape, size, and style, as well as its color and texture.

White crackle
glaze pot with
patinalike
effect glaze

Training pots and wooden boxes are good
containers for encouraging rapid development
or to rehabilitate sick or weakened trees.