"Bonsai Tree Care"
Bonsai tree care consist of
the following activities:
- placement
- watering
- feeding
- root pruning
- repotting
- trimming
- pests and diseases prevention
Bonsai Tree Care -
Placement of Your Bonsai
There are three main factors when
considering where to grow your bonsai trees:
1. A favourable viewpoint. Although your bonsai have one better looking front
that will usually face toward you, turn them occasionally so that all parts of your
bonsai trees receive light.
2. The right condition for healthy growth of your bonsai trees. Ideally they should
not be in full sun or total shade, but in semi- shaded spot in your garden.
You will want to display them on some sort of shelving system, not on the ground.
When caring for indoor bonsai trees, remember to give them as much light as
possible close to a window, but away from sources of heat.
Also, indoor bonsai trees don't like cold.
3. The best condition for working with your plants (watering, pruning and trimming).
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Bonsai Tree Care - Watering Bonsai Trees
This is an important aspect of bonsai tree care. Unlike a house plant,
bonsai trees use a "free draining" type of soil because their roots
cannot tolerate "wet feet". In addition, they are grown in far less
soil and, therefore require more watering,
You can get to know when your bonsai trees need to be watered by
observing foliage, testing the soil with your index finger just below
the surface, or just by the weight of the pot (the drier the tree, the
lighter it will fill). To take the guesswork out of watering, you can
use an inexpensive moisture meter.
Generally speaking, water daily as required throughout spring, summer
and autumn (fall). Watch carefully in the winter and always keep your
bonsai trees moist. The best time of the day to water your plants is
in the evening.
Watering needs to be gentle, either using a watering can with a fine
rose, or a hose with a fine spray connected to a slow-running tap.
Bonsai Tree Care - Feeding Your Bonsai Trees
Because bonsai trees are cultivated in limited amount of soil, feeding
as a part of bonsai tree care is also important. As a general rule, a
small amount of feed is given in the spring and a larger amount in the
autumn.
Liquid fertilizer is quick-acting, but it is difficult to detect how
much has been absorbed. Solid or slow-release fertilizer (e.g.
granules) is better as you can see when to re-fertilize.
Bonsai Care And Root Pruning
The usual time for root pruning, as a part of your bonsai tree care,
is spring. You will need to cut the anchorage wire and tilt the tree.
If the roots form a circular ball around the perimeter of the pot, it
is time to trim the roots. Shorten the roots by a about one third.
Before you cut them you will need to disentangle them by using root
hook.
Bonsai Care - Repotting And Soil Mixture
Repotting is required when your bonsai trees lose vigour and, as pot
is essentially full of roots and dries out quickly.
This part of bonsai tree care is required because repotting a bonsai
tree gives a greater area of soil in which the pruned roots can make
further grow.
Fast growing and naturally vigours bonsai trees, such as willows and
dawn redwood, require annual repotting, most other species every two
to three years, and slow growers like pines need to be repotted every
four of five years.
Bonsai soil is a mixture of ingredients which allows the water to
drain freely and at the same time retain moisture. There are two basic
types of bonsai soil - a conifer mix and a tropical/sub/tropical mix.
For the best practice of the bonsai tree care, when repotting, always
use the soil mix in its dry state.
Bonsai Tree Care - Trimming
The main objective of trimming and pruning is to shape your bonsai
trees into the desired image. This aspect of bonsai tree care begins
when the bonsai is very young and is ongoing as it continues its
growth.
Trimming is accomplished by using a sharp scissors or shears. Always
trim the stems, not the foliage as this would make the leaves turn
brown at the edges.
Some trees such as the Juniper should be trimmed by using the thumb
and index finger to remove new growth and to prevent browning and
"sheard" appearance.
Bonsai Care - Pests And Diseases Prevention
Bonsai trees are susceptible to insect attacks and diseases just like
any other trees. Preventive and corrective measures, as a part of your
general bonsai tree care, include:
• keeping your bonsai trees in good health, since insects and bacteria
tend to attack weak trees.
• giving your trees ample light, fresh air and ventilation
• keeping the soil free of spent blooms and fallen leaves etc.
You may also spray monthly from spring through summer with a systemic
insecticide and fungicide. Do this either when the leaves are in bud,
or after they have fully opened.
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