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Camellia (Tsubaki) Bonsai Care Guide — Enjoying Flowering Bonsai

From the appeal of Camellia (Tsubaki / Camellia japonica) bonsai, to placement, watering, soil and repotting, fertilizing, pruning and flower bud formation, pest control, and tree shaping—this guide covers the practical management points unique to flowering bonsai.

Complete Care Guide for Camellias and Sasanqua｜Variety Selection, Pruning Timing, and Poison-Haired Caterpillar Control

Complete care guide for camellias (tsubaki) and sasanqua. Learn variety selection based on bloom timing, flower type, and tree height; how to create humus-rich acidic soil; post-bloom pruning techniques to ensure next year's flower buds; poison-haired caterpillar prevention and camellia blight management—a practical guide for beginners.

How to Choose a Bonsai Pot | The Basics of Matching Pots to Tree Species and Shape

This article explains the fundamentals of bonsai pot selection, including the differences between unglazed and glazed pots, selecting pot depth based on tree shape, and balancing tree size with pot dimensions.

Leaf Pruning of Deciduous Bonsai (Hagari) — A Summer Technique to Promote Smaller Leaves and Finer Branching

Explains the timing of leaf pruning for deciduous bonsai, the differences between full defoliation and partial defoliation, and how to determine whether to apply it, introducing the fundamentals to achieve smaller leaves and finer branching.