{"title":"Bonsai wire","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is bonsai wire?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonsai wire, also known as training wire or metal wire, is used to bend branches in the right direction and hold them in place. After a few weeks or months, the tree grows into that shape, and you can remove the wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy use wire?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou decide the shape of your tree yourself—how fun is that?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranches grow evenly in the correct position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps young trees develop faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes your bonsai visually stronger and gives it a little more character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat types of bonsai wire are available?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two types of bonsai wire: aluminum and copper. We consciously choose aluminum wire for the following reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum is flexible and easier to apply, even for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not rust and is safe for roots and trunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, putting less strain on your tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong enough for both young and thicker branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat types of bonsai wire do we offer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have various types of bonsai wire in our range, available individually or in a bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminum wire (100g)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur standard roll is 100 grams of black \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aluminiumdraad\" title=\"aluminum bonsai wire\"\u003ealuminum bonsai wire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor light to medium-weight branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to cut and bend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWire Bundle (3 rolls in different thicknesses)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/draad-bundel\" title=\"bonsai wire bundle\"\u003ebonsai wire bundle\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal if you have multiple bonsais or want to shape branches of different thicknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 4 types from 1–4 mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for every type of bonsai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient for always having the right size on hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Kit (wire + scissors + fertilizer)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bonsai-verzorgingskit\" title=\"all-in-one starter set\"\u003eAll-in-one starter set\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning, shaping, and strengthening your bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes aluminum wire, pruning shears, and liquid fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal as a gift or for new hobbyists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat thickness do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA useful rule of thumb:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin branches: 1.0 mm wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage branches: 1.5–2.0 mm wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThicker or older branches: 2.5 mm or heavier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use two thin wires side by side for extra strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long should you leave the wire on?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt depends on your tree and its growth rate, but on average:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 to 8 weeks during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3 months in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check regularly that the wire is not cutting into the bark. If it is, it is time to remove or reapply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApply wire as follows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right wire thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at the trunk or main branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrap the wire in a spiral (not too tightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully bend the branch in the desired direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave it in place until the branch has developed ‘memory’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bonsai-scharen\" title=\"bonsai scissors\"\u003ebonsai scissors\u003c\/a\u003e or bonsai pliers to remove the wire neatly and safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWant to order bonsai wire? Get it from Bonsaiwonder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong aluminum wire in various thicknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from individual spools, bundles, or complete kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways shipped directly from stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy bonsai wire from Bonsaiwonder!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aluminiumdraad","title":"Aluminium wire | 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eWire is essential for shaping and maintaining a bonsai as desired. Our 100-gram wires are available in various thicknesses, so you can choose the right wire for the size and strength of the branches. 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The kit includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e: Biogold (240 grams)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScissors\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small scissors (A-grade quality)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 mm aluminium wire (100 grams)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bonsaiwonder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54688180339022,"sku":"Verzorgingskit-Biogold","price":31.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/3380\/3086\/files\/Verzorgingskit_-_Biogold.jpg?v=1754653230"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/3380\/3086\/collections\/Draad_Bundle_Aluminium_draad_set_van_4.jpg?v=1753284482","url":"https:\/\/www.bonsaiwonder.business\/en\/collections\/bonsai-wire.oembed","provider":"bonsaiwonder®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}