Bonsai Tree Care?
I’ve had my bonsai tree for a week. I follow the instructions for watering but my tree is starting to turn brown. Anything special I can do to fix this problem?
A "Bonsai" tree can be ANY tree, trained into the miniature form through root pruning and such.
It will very very much depend on what KIND of tree you have. You can have a Bonsai orange tree, which is tropical, or a Bonsai Juniper, a hardy evergreen. The care for those two trees will be very different. Just because it’s been miniatured - doesn’t mean you treat it the same as all other miniature trees.
Without knowing what kind of tree you have - it could be too much water, too little water, or too much sun.
September 10th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
A "Bonsai" tree can be ANY tree, trained into the miniature form through root pruning and such.
It will very very much depend on what KIND of tree you have. You can have a Bonsai orange tree, which is tropical, or a Bonsai Juniper, a hardy evergreen. The care for those two trees will be very different. Just because it’s been miniatured - doesn’t mean you treat it the same as all other miniature trees.
Without knowing what kind of tree you have - it could be too much water, too little water, or too much sun.
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September 10th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
you have to water it every week and add alittle fertilizer and let it get alot of sun and you can also go to the store and get some plant food
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September 10th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Depends on the type of tree. If it’s a juniper or pine and it’s turning brown, it’s probably already dead. Most trees you buy at a garden center or mall are in pretty bad shape. Unless it is some sort of desert tree, it must be watered every day, and not be allowed to dry out.
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This is a good site with bonsai info.
http://www.bonsai4me.com/index.htm
September 10th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Bonsai trees are OUTDOOR plants. All plants/trees used in traditional bonsai (pines, junipers, elms, azaleas, etc.) are very difficult to keep alive in an indoor environment. Not only do they need daily sunshine (not necessarily a full sun situation ~ usually a couple of hours /day will suffice) but more importantly ~ bonsai trees require a constant flow of fresh air. Air conditioning or fans without a source of fresh air will usually not work.
Pines & junipers are particularly sensitive to an artificial/indoor environment. They also don’t do well in a hot or dry situation. If your bonsai tree is a pine or juniper and is already turning brown, there is a good chance that it was dead or dying when purchased ~ as these plants stay green for several weeks even when they are cut down. Just like a Christmas tree!!
Try putting your plant outdoors (protected - not in full sun) and keep watering it regularly for the next couple of weeks and hopefully it will start showing more green. Good Luck!
The best way to learn about bonsais is to join a local bonsai society. The American Bonsai Society website
absbonsai.org can direct you to a club in your area.
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September 10th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Care instructions on this site might be helpful after you determine whether your plant should be indoors or outdoors. Also, your plant has undergone trauma moving from its old home to its new home with you. This is contributing to browning.
http://www.american-bonsai.com
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September 10th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Where did you purchase the bonsai? Speaking from my experience if it’s inexpensive there’s a good chance it won’t last long.
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