Brazilian Rain Tree Bonsai Pruning

I got a small bonsai cutting from mr parekh to bring home.

Brazilian rain tree bonsai pruning. Nigel saunders the bonsai zone 31 072 views. Wiring is possible but the use of guy wires seems to be a better technique for the rain tree. This is done by raking the soil away then pruning back the roots. Later this can be refined.

In its homeland of brazil the brazilian rain tree grows along the coast of rio de janeiro and snakes low across the sand. Brazilian rain tree bonsai part 2 first styling and re potting mar 2019 duration. You may prune roots extensively however remember to balance this with pruning of the foliage and then keep the tree in a shady location for 7 to 10 days. You will need to apply a regular weekly feeding program with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season and once a month during cooler weather will keep your brazilian rain tree nourished and healthy.

When you prune a bonsai brazilian rain tree leave a small nub remaining at the location of the cut. Raintrees prefer a well draining soil. You can see the long sharp thorns in this photo. Trim the shoots regularly.

Repot the brazilian rain tree every two or three years with moderate root pruning. The tree along with all of its soil should be removed from the pot. Air layering is also possible. The fabulous brazilian rain tree trunk.

This is the second tree i got from mike cartrett. Some of my best trees are from mike. Here s a tree i ve needed to clean up and repot for a while. The tree grew very well in indonesia where the humidity is high.

A brazilian rain tree grown as a lawn specimen can be lightly pruned each spring to add shape to the tree or keep it contained. It had a lot more dieback than the other tree this one it s been a bonsai now for about 3 years. It can be easily propagated by cuttings. Use a well balanced fertilizer year round for optimal growth.

A well draining soil mix is important to avoid root rot. It was the first time i saw a brazilian rain tree. Because they are fast growing we often prune the buds before the flowers appear therefore many rain trees do not bloom as bonsai. In most cases it is not good to prune back more than one fourth of the tree s root mass.

The outer and bottom most fourth of the tree s root mass should be removed. I got it at kawa bonsai society s annual show joy of bonsai. A small cutting of a brazilian rain tree. The tree was originated from latin america especially brazil.

When pruning your bonsai s branches and twigs be sure to leave a small nub allowing for the possible die back that often occurs.