Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Chapter 1 The Basics
Differences Between Bonsai and Gardening 8
What to Observe in a Bonsai 9
Types of Bonsai 10
Shouhaku, Zouki, Hanamono, Mimono, Kusamono
Tree Shapes 12
Chokkan, Shakan, Soukan, Moyogi, Kengai, Fukinagashi, Bunjingi, Neagari, Kabutachi, Ishitsuki, Yoseue
Instruments Used for Bonsai Treatment 14
Types of Soil 16
How to Make Keto Soil 17
Types of Bonsai Pots 18
Deimono, Irobachi, Edzuke Hachi, Kawari Hachi
Display Stands for Bonsai 22
Decorative Shelves, Tables, Ground Plates
Making Good Use of Extra Accessories 23
How to Place Bonsai 24
Shelf Decorating, Floor Decorating Modern Decorating 25
[Column 1] Where to Buy Bonsai? 26
Chapter 2 Bonsai Maintenance and Care
Basic Management 28
1 Choosing the Placement 28
2 Watering 29
3 Fertilizing 30
4 Protecting Against Pest Damage 31
Preparation for Replanting 32
Removing a Bonsai from a Ceramic Pot 32
Removing a Bonsai from a Plastic Pot 33
Rearranging 34
1 Reducing the Roots 34
2 Preparing the Pot 35
3 Planting the Tree 36
Simple Method for Fixing Trees 37
Adding Moss 38
Adding/Spreading Moss 38
Growing Moss 39
How to Cover the Soil, Variation 40
Example of Bonsai Combined with Moss 40
Example of Bonsai Combined with Water Moss 41
Wiring the Branches 42
Wiring Q&A 43
Taking Care of the Tree 44
Sprout Plucking, Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Arranging, Pruning
When Pruning, Cut the Bad Branches 45
Creating Jin or Shari 46
Protecting the Jin and Shari 47
Improving/Increasing Your Bonsai 48
Root Splitting 49
Cutting and Planting 50
Layering 52
Yobitsugi 54
[Column 2] Pointers on Selecting Bonsai 56
Chapter 3 Bonsai According to Plant Category
Shouhaku
Akamatsu $$$ 58
Ichii $$$ 62
Ezomatsu $$$ 66
Kuromatsu $$$ 70
Goyoumatsu $$$ 74
Shinpaku $$$ 78
Sugi $$$ 82
Sekkahinoki $$$ 85
Tsuyama Hinoki $$$ 88
Toshou $$$ 91
Zouki
Isozanshou $$$ 94
Ichou $$$ 97
Ibota $$$ 100
Iwashide $$$ 102
Egonoki $$$ 105
Kuchinashi $$$ 108
Keyaki $$$ 110
Konara $$$ 116
Sarusuberi $$$ 119
Chirimenkazura $$$ 123
Toukaede $$$ 126
Nirekeyaki $$$ 129
Hazenoki $$$ 132
Himeshara $$$ 135
Buna $$$ 139
Momiji $$$ 141
Hanamono
Asebi $$$ 146
Iwagarami $$$ 148
Ume $$$ 150
Kibushi $$$ 154
Kinrobai $$$ 156
Sakura $$$ 158
Zakuro $$$ 161
Satsuki $$$ 163
Sanshuyu $$$ 167
Chanoki $$$ 168
Chojubai $$$ 170
Tsubaki $$$ 175
Tosamizuki $$$ 177
Nobara $$$ 180
Boke $$$ 183
Yukiyanagi $$$ 185
Rengyou $$$ 188
Mimono
Aotsuzurafuji $$$ 192
Akebi $$$ 195
Isiubiwa $$$ 196
Umemodoki $$$ 198
Gamazumi $$$ 200
Kamatsuma $$$ 202
Karin $$$ 205
Kangumi $$$ 210
Kinzu $$$ 213
Comayumi $$$ 216
Sanzashi $$$ 218
Tachibana Modoki $$$ 221
Tsuribana $$$ 226
Tsuruume Modoki $$$ 228
Binankazura $$$ 231
Himeringo $$$ 234
Blueberry $$$ 235
Beni Shitan $$$ 237
Mayumi $$$ 240
Miyamakaidou $$$ 242
Rouyagaki $$$ 243
KUsamono
Iwachidori $$$ 246
Kokemomo $$$ 246
Sakurasou $$$ 247
Sumire $$$ 247
Daimonjizou $$$ 248
Tanchousou $$$ 248
Tokiwahimehagi $$$ 248
Nokongiku $$$ 249
Himeyabukouji $$$ 249
Yukinoshita $$$ 249
Terms Used in Bonsai 252
Alphabetical List of Plants 255
