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BONSAI

Welcome to the art of Bonsai.

BonsaiBunjin, Fukinagashi, Kengai, Shakan, Moyogi, Chokkan – Well, if they sound like Japanese to you, you are spot on.  These are some of the basic styles of Bonsai. Bonsai, as some have crudely put, is not the art of stunting a tree’s growth. Rather, it is growing a tree in the confined space of a shallow container, simulating the effect of great age, extreme weathering, twisted or contorted form and so on. These art forms are very often inspired by nature, the idea is to recreate some of nature’s most stunning and beautiful effects on trees, which are reduced in scale. It was one sunny morning, when we chanced on Indira Mehta and her bonsai collection. Basically from Gujarat, but born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, Indira says with certain pride, “I am almost a Tamilian”. 

BonsaiAbout her interest in Bonsai, she says, “I was basically interested in gardening and it was natural for me to switch to the art of Bonsai, the highest form of agriculture.  I visited Osaka in 1982, though even before that I was practicing this art, there, I clarified a lot of my doubts.  In the beginning, I used to learn from books. I lost many of my earlier Bonsai, as I strictly followed the books, while the plants were not able to adjust to the climatic conditions here.  There is a tremendous amount of difference between 'our Bonsai' and 'Japanese Bonsai', because of the difference in climatic conditions.  Right from the leaves, growth pattern, and branches everything is different.”

When asked, about what is required to practice this art, she said, “Patience (breaking into a smile)... lots of patience.  It takes years and years to get a nice Bonsai... more than 20 – 25 years.  They live for more than 100 years, if taken care of.  They require constant care.”

I have chosen plants, which can withstand the Chennai heat; sturdy types. If care is taken to keep them in semi- shade, and if they are watered correctly, then there is be no problem.  Mainly, it is the Ficus species like Banyan, Gul Mohar and varieties of Cassia. For an apartment or home, it is better to have two Bonsai and keep them in the sun / semi shade alternately", she added.

BonsaiIndira has got Bonsai, ranging from Rs. 250/- (young ones) to RS 20,000 (old ones).  We were a little shocked to learn, that in Bonsaic terms, 'young' meant four years old and 'old' meant 20 – 25 years.  Indira also teaches those, who like to indulge in this art.  All that is required, is a little knowledge of gardening and lots of patience.  She is also into cacti, bulbs, water plants, landscaping and terrace gardening. She has won various prizes from competitions held by the Gymkhana Club, VGP and the Horticultural society.

Bonsai was a popular art among the aristocrats and noble class of London and Paris.  Originally, it went to Paris from Japan.  The older the Bonsai, the more expensive it is.  The younger ones need more maintenance and care than the older ones.  Once in a year, the soil and the container should be changed.  Some Bonsai, are acquired from the cracks of old buildings or from forests.

Address: Sheetal Decorative Plants, 3, Parthasarathy Gardens (Behind Chola Sheraton), Chennai 600 018.
Phone: 4992864.

Click here for a Photo feature on the Bonsais


Author : Joseph Pradeep Raj R
Photographs : V Ganesan


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