A bonsai is a tree in pot. Hence, the bonsai pot that we choose for our bonsai tree is an integral and vital part of the entire bonsai composition. Without a well-matching bonsai pot, the bonsai is incomplete. The bonsai pot is not just a container in which we grow our bonsai tree. It is also the most important element that must match well with our bonsai tree so that the final composition integrates well as a complementary unit.
Most bonsai pots are made of stoneware, ceramic, terracotta, mica, or plastic. Some bonsai pots are collector items in themselves, being hundreds of years old and worth thousands of dollars. But even put aside these antiques, bonsai pots are still fairly expensive.
Having all these said, we should keep in mind that the bonsai pot is no more and no less than an essential complementary unit of our bonsai tree. Our bonsai tree is always the lead character, while its bonsai pot is the number one sidekick who can brighten up and emphasize the beauty of the bonsai tree.
Here are a few more articles on how to choose bonsai pots for our bonsai trees.
What Bonsai Pots for What Bonsai Trees?
Bonsai Pot – Get the Right Size for Our Tree
Bonsai Pots for Different Bonsai Styles
Bonsai Pots of Different Materials
Bonsai Pots of Different Shapes and Sizes
Is Your Bonsai Tree Ready for a Bonsai Pot?
Choosing Your Bonsai Pots