How To Transplant Bonsai Plant
Use your chopstick to dig into the soil removing the air pockets.
How to transplant bonsai plant. On average about every two years is a good space of time before transplanting but it. Remove from the pot. Sprinkle a fresh layer of soil in the bottom of the pot with a mound of soil right in the middle. You want to remove the whole root ball around the seedling.
Remember to plant non symmetrical trees off center and make sure the best side is facing the right way in the pot. Now put more soil in the dish to fill it up and a bit mounded around the tree. This is the point you might want to spend a little time looking at the placement of the bonsai in the pot. Place the seedlings with root balls in a bowl for transporting them.
Now prepare your bonsai pot with mesh or screen covering the drainage holes. Next place a thin layer of soil in the dish and place the bonsai in the proper position. Although some tree species need special soil mixtures the following mixture is suitable for most trees. Place the tree in its original position or the best position possible taking care to spread the roots out evenly.
Clean up that root ball and now we are ready to transplant it. Repotting should ideally be performed in early spring. The primary reason for re potting a bonsai tree is when its root. Spread the roots up and out to the side when placing the tree in the pot.
Choosing the right soil mixture is crucial for the health of your trees it should be draining enough to prevent the roots from rotting while absorbing enough water to supply the tree with water. If transplanting to a new pot then choose one that will allow the roots to grow well. Prepare your dish or container by putting a thin layer of stones then filling it with soil. Use your fingers to spread out the root system horizontally.
You can use a bamboo skewer or similar item to help you. Pick the right time of year for repotting your plant. Remove the old soil from the tree s roots.