bonsai solutions :: techniques to create bonsai with australian native plants

Whether you are creating a Cascade from a Callistemon, a Formal Upright from a Ficus, a Bunjin from a Banksia or a Slanting Style from a Syzygium, you will find a wealth of information in our beginners and advanced technique sections.

Bonsai Solutions is Australia’s first on-line community for studying and discussing the propagation, cultivation and technical design aspects of bonsai with Australian Native Plants and bonsai in Australian conditions.

Our Australian Native species guide is a continually evolving resource. If you have experience, techniques or updated information on any Australian Native bonsai and are willing to share your knowledge, you are invited to submit your bonsai care sheet.

Bonsai is an ancient and living art form that originated in China more than 1000 years ago, moved to Japan 800 years ago, became known in Europe 500 years ago and the first reported Bonsai to come to Australia were nearly 80 years ago.

Although a relatively young art in Australia, bonsai has many experienced, enthusiastic, innovative exponents and a wealth of exciting native species adding a new dimension to bonsai. Be a part of this new dimension through Bonsai Solutions.