<p><i>An essential reference for growing indoor and outdoor bonsai.</i></p><p>The cultivation of tropical and subtropical species is setting a new trend among bonsai gardeners. This book features a wide range of bonsai styles and shapes, along with step-by-step instructions and illustrations that expertly guide the reader through the pruning and wiring techniques. </p><p>This easy-to-use book covers how to grow bonsai both indoors and outdoors, including building a collection, diseases and pests, cultivating, and propagation. </p><p>A major feature of <b>Successful Bonsai</b> is the illustrated A-Z list of bonsai species with descriptions of 80 plants, including 15 classic species. Each entry details complementary training styles, ideal sowing conditions for seedlings, tips on how and when to propagate cuttings, how and when to shape an established plant, and detailed cultivation instructions. </p><p>Informative and practical, <b>Successful Bonsai</b> is a superb source of inspiration that will instill confidence in the beginner and spark the imagination of the professional.</p>