--- title: "Bonsai Matters" description: "All about Bonsai" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw" language: "en" modified: "2023-07-21T14:13:57.567Z" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v2/cloudinary/global_data/communities/qy2kvv9jqxccag9gc50z.jpg" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) # Bonsai Matters In this group we share techniques, ideas for styling your trees and anything bonsai. Welcome to the Planta bonsai zone. House plants. 6271 members, 314 posts ## Posts - [Does anybody know what kind of bonsai tree this is? I just got my first bonsai and im wanting to know how to care for…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/JbiYGUFAoOrEehLkFcKfKi.md) (by Emma, 2025-04-06, 3 comments) - [Decided to repot. This was my last bonsai pot more getting shipped. So ignore how bad it fits with the tree](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/ZFyoTMK06nKYKRkXAIUhMl.md) (by Just a guy, 2025-03-28, 2 comments) - [i just got a new bonsai and one of the leaves has a black bit on it. does this mean it’s over or under watered? or…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/6LMm70P66eLbsUbWIu1Ist.md) (by ned, 2025-03-27, 0 comments) - [Not technically a bonsai but I figure some will appreciate!](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/oCX4Zoode8rpxjjBMzWMDh.md) (by Jenna, 2025-03-25, 0 comments) - [New starter](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/S0etbpSuUTNvHIiusLasY0.md) (by Jenna, 2025-03-25, 0 comments) - [Started germinating Sakura seeds](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/wdYUBCV2cXMVwfM1BlHgW4.md) (by Planter, 2025-03-25, 1 comment) - [I bought seeds to grow bonsai how do I get the trees to shape what wire do I need is it a certain type or can u use any](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/jQ20dCjgQOPUGrdQRCdWp2.md) (by Planter, 2025-03-23, 5 comments) - [Any tips to grow thicker tree trunks for pre bonsais? I’m growing a dawn redwood right now in a nursery pot and want to…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/G4SyMjwFYOsbFTg4u0aCfc.md) (by Amy, 2025-03-18, 3 comments) - [Oh man the Mclendons had a bunch of bonsai options. Including some tiny pom fruit!](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/Ic7hBbVmTao9nOmfHFDBiX.md) (by Wolfen 🐺, 2025-03-17, 4 comments) - [I love this mint bonsai SO dang much! I cant wait till its bigger to manipulate it a bit](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/X4vcjA7LflAXMPGWIpbM1u.md) (by Wolfen 🐺, 2025-03-16, 7 comments) - [The late winter rain has been kind. Nature shows it’s thanks with colors and symbols of life.](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/AWtbyRJdgPkutI7NGMshBG.md) (by Charmatter, 2025-03-15, 3 comments) - [Was at the pacific bonsai museum here are the highlights worth a visit!](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/FOm91OgzTa6KbEKxHIswtx.md) (by Just a guy, 2025-03-14, 10 comments) - [Tree seeds... anyone have any pointers on ?](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/HEedG8mnjwgrcoMgt62F1n.md) (by Wolfen 🐺, 2025-03-11, 6 comments) - [Ficus has been growing out of the side, and it seems to be the only place where new growth was happening. I tried to…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/g11BWctXGFcLzqOhVgLDhK.md) (by JW, 2025-03-05, 1 comment) - [Ignore that this is in a bathroom lol I’m giving it light. I’ve had my ginseng ficus for years and it’s become very…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/5BTj7g0Soxt6lhUJmuo8sV.md) (by VineAndDandy, 2025-03-02, 4 comments) - [Rescued this guy from the Walmart clearance shelf but idk what it is. I’ve never had a bonsai before (always wanted one…](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/GebWwcz1J04uTBO2Z0ZRx5.md) (by maria🪴, 2025-03-01, 5 comments) - [White leaves on my dwarf jade?](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/KBzqt0gayA3BQwqEPdt4Ao.md) (by Lex.grace, 2025-02-24, 1 comment) - [Recommended soil?? Or mix ratios?](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/nTFSKcfgrmYNjGJRilJNwy.md) (by Lex.grace, 2025-02-16, 2 comments) - [Any tips for growing from seeds?? I’ve read a lot on the process but want to know if there are some tips!](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/5iBE5FYndparujrzx6qW3Z.md) (by Lex.grace, 2025-02-14, 1 comment) - [Any advice for getting this ming aralia to have a more bonsai like structure?](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw/C6pWPITaLRreEUz3yksN6J.md) (by Dan plants, 2025-02-11, 6 comments) [Older posts](https://getplanta.com/community/hB0M8pmURCqUK7zhKpIOTw.md?cursor=GE9VyvBHIxhQb3N0cy5HZXRBbGxJbkNvbW11bml0eQDd0ktikxPgGA) --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_