Learning how to grow bonsai trees will take time and dedication. Growing a bonsai tree takes years, so this is not a quick process. The art form of bonsai actually originated in China. Buddhists monks brought the process of growing a bonsai tree to Japan where it became very popular.

The Japanese translation of bonsai is "tray gardening." Bonsai is the process of training and growing a miniature tree. The trees can be trimmed and shaped the way that you want as you grow it. To start, you will need to choose the type of tree that you want to grow. Other things that will be needed are soil, fertilizer and a pot.http://www.bonsaigardener.org/bonsai-baby-steps.html

There are tree varieties that are more suited for growing as a bonsai tree than others. You need to decide if your bonsai tree will be an indoor or outdoor tree. Indoor trees can not handle the climate changes of the outdoors, while outdoor trees flourish even when hit with various climate changes.There are also tree types that are better choices for beginners, such as the Japanese Pagoda, Japanese Snowdrop or the Boxwood.http://www.bonsaigardener.org/bonsai-baby-steps.html

The bonsai tree can usually stay in the original container for about a year. After that, it will need to be repotted. You can repot most bonsai trees every 1 to 3 years if desired, to get it to the size you want. Trimming and pruning are important for the bonsai tree. Learn the proper techniques that will be required to trim and prune the bonsai tree that you have chosen to grow. Trimming the tree incorrectly can cause damage to it.http://www.bonsai-tree-masters.com/

How much water and sunlight is needed will be determined by the type of tree that is chosen. Without enough water the tree will dry up, but too much water will cause the roots to rot or cause fungus to grow on the tree. Read the requirements for the specific tree to find out the proper amounts of water and sunlight that the bonsai tree needs.http://www.bonsaitreegrowing.com/growing-bonsai-trees.html