What are the requirements for bonsai pots?

Choice of basin

Basin material

Bonsai are mainly divided into ceramic pots, porcelain pots, natural stone pots, glazed pots, unglazed pots, copper pots, wooden pots, plastic pots, etc.

From the perspective of ornamental and practical value, purple clay pots are the best choice. They are elegant and simple, highly breathable, and suitable for planting old trees. Zisha pots are divided into red purple sand, red clay, purple clay, white clay, yellow clay, green clay, and old clay varieties.

Porcelain pots are shiny but have poor air permeability, so they can be used as pots for flower and fruit trees.

Stone material is suitable for making jungle-style, water-land-style, and miniature landscape bonsai.

Plastic flower pots are brightly colored and cheap, but they are not suitable for bonsai viewing and can only be used periodically.

The shape of the basin

Flower pots are generally divided into rectangular pots, square pots, round pots, oval pots, octagonal pots, hexagonal pots, shallow pots, flat pots, shield pots, crabapple pots, natural stone pots, natural bamboo and wood pots, etc. When planting plants of different shapes, just choose the appropriate one. Square flower pots are usually used.

Precautions

Color coordination

The colors of the pot and the scenery should both contrast and coordinate with each other. Generally speaking, you should choose a simple and elegant pot, which can serve as a foil and prevent the flower pot from overshadowing the flower. Landscape bonsai will use white flowerpots, just don't use the same color as the rocks. For tree bonsai, choose a deeper one based on the main trunk. Use glazed pottery pots for flowers and fruits, and purple clay pots for pine and cypress bonsai.

The style should match

The shape of the pot should be coordinated with the overall shape. For tree bonsai with tortuous posture, the outline of the pot should be mainly curved, such as round or oval. For tree bonsai with taller posture, the lines of the pot should be straight, such as diamond or square.

Landscape bonsai is generally rectangular in shape, and can be a bit narrow and long. For rock bonsai, choose a wide pot. For lofty mountain scenery, choose a narrow and shallow pot.

The depth should be appropriate

If the pot for a bonsai tree is too deep, the tree will appear too short in the pot. However, if the pot for a tree with a thick trunk is too shallow, the tree will grow poorly and be difficult to plant.

The size should be appropriate

The size of the pot should be adapted to the landscape. Neither too big nor too small is good. If the pot is too big, there will be too much water, making the bonsai appear too wide and causing the plant to grow too tall. If the pot is too small, the bonsai will look top-heavy and lack a sense of stability.