How do you care properly for a bonsai tree?
I got one for my birthday, but I don’t know how to take care of it. How much do you water it, how do you trim it, etc.?
How you care for a Bonsai depends on what species it is, how old it is, and the style it is done in, for starters. A Bonsai is not a houseplant and will not survive being treated as such. Only bring it inside when its in bloom, (If it is a flowering species.), or for special occasions and never leave it inside for more than a week at a time. How much and how you trim and or wire your Bonsai is determined by the style it is done in, species of tree, plus how fast it grows and its age. Also if it has gravel on the surface of the pot that is glued in place, remove that immediately as it will slowly kill your Bonsai. Check to see if there is a Bonsai club near you and go to one of their meetings sometime. They are a great place to learn and to see what others are doing with their Bonsai. Do you have a picture of your Bonsai. If you do I might be able to tell you more about how to care for it specifically.
November 22nd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Get a book on bonsai care from your library. The care of bonsais can fill a book. And there are lots of good ones.
Specific instructs as to how much water depends on WHAT KIND of plant you have there. "Bonsai" just mean it’s been trained to be that super-dwarfed plant that is very tiny, but has the characteristics of a mature plant.
ANY woody shrub or tree can be bonsai’d.
Junipers will need much less water than Gardenias. And some will need to be outside all year. Some you can grow inside. It all depends on what kind you have there. There are thousands of kinds of plants, and they all have different needs.
If you don’t know what you have, take it to your local nursery or garden center - they’ll be able to tell you what it is, and how much light and water it needs, and if it needs to be inside or outside during the winter.
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November 22nd, 2009 at 8:10 am
How you care for a Bonsai depends on what species it is, how old it is, and the style it is done in, for starters. A Bonsai is not a houseplant and will not survive being treated as such. Only bring it inside when its in bloom, (If it is a flowering species.), or for special occasions and never leave it inside for more than a week at a time. How much and how you trim and or wire your Bonsai is determined by the style it is done in, species of tree, plus how fast it grows and its age. Also if it has gravel on the surface of the pot that is glued in place, remove that immediately as it will slowly kill your Bonsai. Check to see if there is a Bonsai club near you and go to one of their meetings sometime. They are a great place to learn and to see what others are doing with their Bonsai. Do you have a picture of your Bonsai. If you do I might be able to tell you more about how to care for it specifically.
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Have been involved in Bonsai for over 10 years now and currently own 25 in my Collection. Average age of them is 55-60 years old now.
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:52 am
let me see if I can find some instructins for you brb gonna do some research..here are some sirces that I founf for you good luck I always wanted one of those trees
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http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&p=bonsai+trees+and+how+to+take+care+of+a+bonsai+tree&rs=0&fr2=rs-top
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:20 am
there are some tips provided here
http://gardening-tips-idea.com/bonsai-tree-care.html
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November 22nd, 2009 at 9:28 am
This website will give you some basic information on Bonsai Care http://www.bonsai-garden.com/
Additionally there are a series of bonsai related articles that address specific issues growers of bonsai deal with http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-articles.htm
Goodluck!
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November 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 am
It can be as simple as nurturing a shrub or as complicated as taking care of a living work of art. Water the tree only when the surface gets dry. One good technique is to push a toothpick into the soil… wait for a few minutes and remove the toothpick. If it feels dry, then water the bonsai. If the toothpick is moist, leave it alone.
For pruning, the best thing to do is to leave the tree alone for some time. Let is grow as it wishes, if it is not on display (if you are planning to display it, prune the tree). Let it grow until majority of the shoots are about 6 inches in length. Simply cut trim the tree back to shape using clean, sharp scissors or pruners.
For nutrients… I know bonsai also need extra nutrients for better growth. You can use either organic or inorganic fertilizer, just make sure you read the label before application, since over-fertilizing will simply kill the tree.
As for repotting… this is done every 1 or 2 years. This is necessary to give enough space for new roots to grow, and to keep the tree healthy. To check if the tree is already root-bound, look at the drainage holes. If roots are penetrating through the pot holes, and if the tree is slightly pushed upward, then it’s time to repot.
For placement… bonsai will perform its best under full sunlight outside, but, especially during summer, make sure the tree receives partial shade during the hottest part of the day (like a large tree besides it). Over exposure to sunlight will burn the tree, unless it is hardy.
That’s all. Have fun!! Cheers!!!!
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