is a bamboo in same family with bonsai? Liz
bamboo
No...
Bonsai is a word that describes the act/art- of potting a tree.
It basically means.
Potted Tree.
Bamboo are not trees- though in america we do make "bonsai bamboo"- it isnt really bonsai. It can be pretty though...
Thank you, I think I know what you are talking about now. Like on the Karate Kid? The small trees in pots people shape? Liz
LOL- yes Karate kid. They are alot of fun to do.