Bonsai Care For Beginners
By: Popea IonutMany beginner bonsai growers often struggle with the basic elements of bonsai tree care. However, there are a few tips and tricks out there that will make your bonsai growing experience all that more enjoyable and rewarding and today I am going to show you these useful ideas.
Learning to correctly apply fertilizer is a vitally important step in bonsai care. Many beginners simply throw whatever fertilizer they can find at the tree, hoping that it will have some effect. In order to use fertilizer correctly you firstly need to make sure you purchase a water soluble one. It also pays to buy the highest quality that you can as the more expensive brands tend to have better nutrients and less waste products. Fertilizers should be applied in the growing season and only when the soil is wet.
Proper watering is essential for the correct growth of bonsai trees. I see a lot of beginners either under-water or over-water their trees and if you can't get watering right then you can never progress! To water correctly you should wait for the soil to begin drying out. Next, water until excess liquid comes out of the bottom of the pot. When the soil begins drying out again in a few days repeat the process. By following this routine you can avoid dehydrating and "drowning" your bonsai.
Correct pruning of bonsai trees is vital if you ever want to be able to create "bonsai art". There are two different types of pruning when it comes to bonsai trees ; root pruning and branch pruning. Root pruning should take place near the start of spring and only when the tree's roots have become grounded in their pot. The process essentially involves removing all but the largest roots and needs to be done carefully to prevent unnecessary damage to the tree. Branch pruning should also take place near the start of spring and you simply need to remove all but the branches you wish to keep.
The three things above that I have told you are the most basic elements of bonsai care for beginners. To recap, ensure that you pick a high quality fertilizer and apply it in spring when the soil is wet. Make sure you don't over-water or under-water your tree and try to master the art of root and branch pruning. Once you've mastered the basics of bonsai care for beginners, there's no way that you won't be able to grow amazing bonsai trees!
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