Reading is one of the most fun things you can do, guaranteed to give you culture you will always be grateful for. There’s nothing like having knowledge of various subjects and engaging in stimulating conversation. That said, there are many books about a wide range of subjects, so you can also find some really valuable ones that will help you take care of your bonsai flawlessly. Would you like to get acquainted with a few that will help ensure your little tree grows up looking its best and brimming with health? Here is a list of the world’s most famous bonsai books and guides. Which one would you choose? Pick up a little bit from each one and become a real expert on these beautiful plants.

Discover the world’s most famous bonsai books and guides! 

  1. Bonsai Techniques (Volumes 1 and 2): We start the world’s most famous bonsai books and guides with two references by John Joshio Naka. If you are just starting out in this beautiful universe, begin with the first one and discover some tricks and techniques that will help you enormously in the early stages. If you reach an advanced level and want to go further -and find more specialised and complicated jobs- get the second volume. Both include the writer’s own work, as in the case of the drawings.. This is always appreciated. 
  2. The Bonsai Beginner’s Guide: This guide, by O. Jonker, is perfect because it is so intuitive. What do we mean by this? It contains frequently asked questions and doubts of the many newcomers to bonsai care. Likely as not, you will be able to identify with some of the questions you read, as you fall under the spell of this book, which is also full of explanations based on images and illustrations. This is a very dynamic guide that will start you off in this fascinating world.  
  3. The Art of Indoor Bonsai: We are introducing you to this book because it is really beautiful. It has many illustrations and also discusses how to tackle some of the more exotic types of bonsai, including those from tropical climates. Those are the ones that may need more specific care and you will certainly find it very useful to be able to do things to perfection with these delicate plants. It is written by John Ainsworth. 
  4. Bonsái: Arte y Naturaleza (Bonsai, Art and Nature): We finish this collection of the world’s most famous bonsai books and guides with a publication by Carlos Lázaro. This Spanish author is a specialist in bonsai and takes a new approach to bonsai care, appreciating more the aesthetics they can bring. For him, beauty is an essential element that he achieves through design around bonsai. 

Remember that this is only an overview of the most practical writings, but there is much more to read about the various bonsai types. You just have to look for the one that best suits what you have on the table. Do the research!

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