Bonsai
A Bench-Ready Species Calendar for Styling, Repotting, and Seasonal Care
★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviewsby Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
Stop guessing. This bench-ready guide gives you exact species calendars, styling sequences, and repotting procedures for 20+ popular bonsai species.
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About this book
You've got the basics down, but now you're ready to take your bonsai to the next level. This book is your hands-on companion at the potting bench, filled with species-specific calendars that tell you exactly when to prune, wire, repot, and protect your trees. No more vague 'as needed'—every procedure includes precise values for timing, soil mixes, and aftercare, so you can work with confidence and achieve stunning results.
Inside, you'll find detailed styling sequences for 20+ species, from Japanese Maple to Juniper, with step-by-step instructions for wiring, bending, and shaping. Repotting chapters break down the best soil blends, pot sizes, and root-pruning techniques for each species, with specific pH and moisture targets. Troubleshooting charts help you diagnose common issues like yellowing leaves, root rot, and pest infestations, with exact fixes.
Whether you're refining a collected tree or developing a nursery stock specimen, this book is designed to be opened flat on your workbench, with quick-reference tables and durable pages. It's the guide you'll reach for every season, ensuring your trees thrive and your skills grow.
Reader Reviews
William Taylor
★★★★★I've been doing bonsai for a few years, and this book is a solid upgrade from the beginner stuff. The species calendars are genuinely useful—I stopped having to search forums for when to repot my maple. The repotting chapter has exact soil ratios, which I appreciated. It's a bit dry in places, and I wish there were more photos, but the tables and step-by-step instructions are worth it. It's now my go-to when I'm at the bench.
Ronald Wilson
★★★★★This book is exactly what I needed. I'm not a beginner, but I was always unsure about timing and specific techniques. The species calendars are a game-changer—I have them open every weekend. The styling projects walked me through my first real wiring on a juniper, and it turned out better than I hoped. The troubleshooting charts saved my azalea from root rot. This is the book I wish I'd had years ago. Worth every penny.