The use of the right tools is essential for the correct care and maintenance of your bonsai. Choosing quality tools and keeping them in good condition will allow you to get the best results.

When selecting the right tools, there are several aspects to consider for bonsai care:

  1. The type of tools according to the work to be carried out.
  2. The size of the tool in relation to the size of the tree.
  3. The quality of the tools.
  4. The care and maintenance you provide.

Basic tools for bonsai care:

  • Pinching shears: The most basic and indispensable tool. These shears, which can be long or short, but always narrow, are used to cut tender shoots and thin branches.
  • Pruning shears: Ideal for cutting thicker branches that pinching shears cannot handle. A variant is root pruning shears, which has larger rings for more grip and strength when cutting.
  • Branch cutter: The second-most essential tool in the bonsai kit. The most common branch cutters are made by Kuikiri, available in straight or concave versions.
  1. Concave branch cutter: Perfect for removing live or dead branches, as its design permits an elongated wound that heals quickly and without leaving large marks. 
  2. Straight branch cutter: More versatile, ideal for most pruning tasks.
  • Wire of different gauges: Used for holding and shaping the branches and trunk of bonsai, a technique originating in Japan.
    • Aluminium wire: More flexible and easier to handle.
    • Copper wire: More rigid, preferred by experts. Each branch needs a different wire gauge depending on its thickness.
  • Wire cutters: Essential if you use wire to shape the bonsai. The pincer models allow thicker gauges to be cut without damaging the bark, while the scissor types are ideal for thinner gauges.
  • Long pliers: Useful tool for adjusting the wire and cutting branches in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Transplant pliers: This tool is crucial when you want to anchor the bonsai to the pot securely, allowing better rooting. Perfect for bonsai care. 

Now, the only thing you need is to have fertilizers designed for the full development of your bonsai. At Zoka we have the best. All of them are designed so that each part of your plant looks perfect and full of health. It is very easy to give your tree all the essential nutrients it needs. Contact us for bonsai care!