Choosing a bonsai pot - the basics

There are many options and considerations when selecting the right pot for your tree. 

The first and most important consideration should always be the health of a tree. 

The container should be of a suitable size and material and have adequate drainage for the health of the tree. 
If the tree is not healthy, or is in the early stages of development, it is not wise to rush the tree into its final, or 'show' pot, as this will impede the trees development. 

for the tree and the stage of development, and