Absolute Bonsai

 All about Watering Bonsai Trees.

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Bonsai Watering

A Bonsai tree takes great care in a lot of ways. Watering, feeding and pruning these trees are unlike any plant you will ever take care of. Many consider Bonsai a work of art and there are some basic care rules to follow.

Bonsai trees use a "free draining" type of soil. We recommend Hollow Creek Farms Professional Main Bonsai Soil, Hollow Creek Farms Professional Coarse Bonsai Soil, Hollow Creek Farms Master Shohin Bonsai Soil, or Hollow Creek Farms Double Screened Bonsai Soil. Always be sure to add Hollow Creek Farms Micro Plus to the soil when potting your trees. Bonsai roots can’t survive with too much setting water. Bonsai are grown with a lot less soil than other plants and so they require more watering. Regular plants have soil that holds the moisture of water so that the plant can use it as it needs it, the Bonsai don’t have that luxury. The trees location, the temperature of the air that is within its environment and lighting all determine how much your Bonsai will need watering. There are several ways to tell if your Bonsai needs water. You can pick the plant up, the lighter it is the more of a chance it needs water. You can put a finger just below the surface of your soil, however the problem with using this method is that there isn’t a lot of soil, chances are that when using this method it may seem like your plant always needs water. Finally, watch your leaves. Bonsai trees get really dry leaves when they need water. A good example of this is a jade tree. The normally rounded leaves will look withered and dry. You can buy a moisture meter however it really is an expense you could do without.

And speaking of watering, Bonsai do best when they are exposed to humidity. Most trees thrive better when they are in a humid environment, however if you live in an area that is not naturally humid this can be an issue when trying to grow a bonsai. There is something you can do though.

Many people mist their Bonsai plants and this will work for a small period of time however it starts to “burn” the leaves. “Burning occurs when leaves are wet in small amounts and then dried quickly. What ends up happening is the creation of brown spots.

Now that winter is here, watering is still a very important part of your Bonsai day. Your soil needs moisture year round to keep your trees healthy. But you must be carefull not to overwater as during the cold seasons this will cause the formation of rootrot and mold to develope. Even during the dormant season its important to view your Bonsai Trees at least once a week so as to prevent any unwanted conditions from getting started.

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