When choosing a suitable container for your bonsai, the health of the tree should prevail before any other aesthetic consideration. Mature bonsai that have already been transplanted several times and do not need further shaping, they are the only ones whose roots can live in small bonsai trays.

Young trees, however, require more space to grow and progressively adapt to modeling every time they are transplanted and their roots are pruned. They should be planted in large pots that allow the roots recover from aggressive pruning and training practices. The aim is to reduce the size of the pot in each transplant until the tree reaches maturity.

Aesthetically, the choice of the correct pot goes through the subjectivity of the creator of the bonsai with a component decisive staff. However, there are a series of recommendations normally accepted by all growers.

Unglazed pots are used for pines and other conifers, while for deciduous trees both glazed and unglazed can be used interchangeably, although glazed pots with enamel are not recommended. too bright unless the tree produces flowers and fruit.

The width of the pot should be approximately two-thirds the height of the bonsai, while its depth It should be equal to one or two times the diameter of the trunk at its base.

For bonsai with a "masculine" aspect, conifers and those with needles, whose trunks present marked angles, with pronounced curves, they should be placed in unglazed pots, better if they also contain angles that reinforce the sober character of the tree.

Regarding the trees with a "feminine" aspect, all those that have flower and fruit in addition to all the deciduous ones, (for example the prized maples). Normally, dead wood does not appear, and its trunks have smooth curves. iran in enamel pots with soft curves.

On the other hand, the shape of the pot should conform to the shape or style of the bonsai. Straight-trunked trees usually look best in rectangular-shaped pots, while curved or rounded stems balance out best with oval and round or rectangular pots with rounded corners. For cascade bonsai, deep containers are preferred and should never be planted in a tray

These recommendations can help you choose a suitable pot for your bonsai; however, the final decision It lies in the personal tastes of each one.