Choosing a gift is often a difficult task, requiring us to consider many factors. Especially when we try to ensure that this item is significant, symbolic, and memorable for the recipient. As a rule, a bonsai meets all these criteria: it is rare, original, and besides being beautiful, it often carries a symbolic meaning.
A significant portion of those interested in purchasing bonsai from us share this goal: to delight a loved one by gifting them a miniature tree. In such cases, we always warn buyers: consider whether the recipient of the gift is prepared to give the bonsai proper attention.
Bonsai care differs from regular houseplant care. For example: while a watering schedule can be created for the latter, watering a bonsai is entirely weather-dependent (in summer, it may require watering twice a day, while in winter, it might not need watering for 2-3 weeks). This is why bonsais require daily attention during the summer.
Like other types of plants, bonsai can also develop pests. Frequent monitoring is necessary to avoid this.
Due to a lack of time, many find it difficult to perform all of this properly. For a bonsai owner, care should be associated with pleasure, not difficulty. Otherwise, sooner or later, the tree will inevitably deteriorate. However, with proper care, a bonsai can live for centuries.
Although we provide a detailed care guide for every bonsai, there are still cases of dried miniature trees due to improper care. This is very disappointing both for us and for the owner.
It is important to realize before gifting: what is a bonsai? It is not just a decorative item to beautify an interior, and many years have been spent on its formation. As a rule, a specialist needs at least 5–8 years to create a beautiful bonsai, and even 10–15 years for a refined piece of work.
Therefore, think carefully before deciding to purchase a bonsai as a gift.
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