Beginners Guide to Bonsai Brushes
It’s important that our bonsai are given the specialist tools they require and this is no different when it comes to their cleaning and tidying. It’s not as simple as getting hold of a small enough brush when cleaning our bonsai, they require specific materials for specific tasks. All bonsai brushes are specifically designed with materials that ensure that the tree and its surroundings aren’t damaged while any unwanted material is gotten rid of. Bonsai brushes don’t only take care of the leaves and the plant itself but also the surrounding soil and even the pots they’re placed in. Our beginner guide covers the essential bonsai brushes you’ll need to care for your miniature marvels across the seasons.
Here at Miyagi Bonsai, we understand that the care regime for Bonsai can seem a little overwhelming at first. We’ve designed and designated these guides and products to bring you tools that assure the best care for your tree. Our online shop has an extensive range of bonsai brushes available for your perusal and purchase.
Coir Brush for Soil
If you’re looking for a quality bonsai brush to tend to tidiness, we would recommend the…
£4
This coir brush is our recommendation for any bonsai repotting. Its coconut fibre bristles are of an ideal coarseness to sweep excess soil while protecting the plant. When repotting roots may be exposed to the surface a coir brush will not cause them any damage. Thanks to the firm and decay-resistant fibres this brush will last and is a solid choice for dusting down any of your bonsai pots.
Nylon Brush for Finesse
For those of you seeking a bonsai brush for finer cleaning and tidying of your plant, we would advise the…
£10
This high-quality nylon bonsai brush is easy to recommend as it is both supple and solid. Made of high-quality steel topped off with a brass aesthetic, the brilliance of this brush is in its fine nylon bristles. Any deadwood or flaking bark on your bonsai can be easily taken care of with no damage caused to your tree. Should your bonsai’s pot incur any unwanted staining across its use, this nylon brush has got you covered.
Brass Brush for Harder Spots
If you str looking for a robust bonsai brush for your cleaning, we would say look no further than the…
Flat Iron Bonsai Tree Jin Cleaning Brush 230mm
£10
Some bonsai species can be somewhat resistant to cleaning and we recommend this Flat Iron cleaning brush for such a challenge. Many find jin bonsai brushes ideal for more stubborn bark and deadwood cleaning jobs. The brass bristles mean this is not a tool to use on live bark. Yet for deadwood in stubborn spots it’s long handle and coarse bristles make it the ideal bonsai brush.