How To Look After Bonsai Plants

Watering your tree is vital when looking after your bonsai.

How to look after bonsai plants. If the soil feels damp it doesn t need water. Be aware that morning dew can cause the bonsai s soil to feel wet but this can fool you because as soon as the sun warms up the pot the dew will dry. If it feels dry the bonsai most likely needs to be watered. They re extremely sensitive to changes in light how often.

If it s light brown and damp then water your tree thoroughly until the soil becomes darker and wet. The bonsai is one of the most delicate plants around. You must pay close. If the soil looks dark and feels wet then it will not require watering.

You need to water it when the soil starts to dry without waiting for it to dry out completely as this could harm. Unleash your creativity get shaping bonsai can be pruned and wired into beautiful shapes. Every day you should press your finger onto the soil. Using the right soil mixture for your bonsai trees is crucial.

Only when the soil looks light brown and feels damp will your bonsai require more water. Check your bonsai morning and evening to see if it needs watering. Water thoroughly all over the soil until the water drains through into a tray or saucer. Bonsai plants have a very small root system that can dry out quickly so it s important to keep plants well watered particularly during hot dry weather.

Soil is important to supply your trees with nutrients but it also needs to drain properly provide enough aeration and retain water.