There are many things that you have to do when growing a bonsai tree. One of the most important is being able to water the plant properly and at the right time. People who are growing them for the first time will usually kill them due to a lack of watering or too much of it. When you do not give them enough water they will die from dehydration. Too much water and you will drown them.
How you water them will depend on the type of bonsai tree you are growing, the soil you are using, and the type of plant pot that you are using. Certain species of trees will require different amounts of water. There are some types of soils that will soak up water fast and others that will take a few hours to drink it all.
The Japanese began the art of growing a Bonsai tree so it is no wonder that we are looking to them for the Bonsai watering tips that will help. According to an old Japanese adage it is important to water your plant three times for the soil, tree, and the pot. This process allows the water to thoroughly work itself into the soil and the pot. It will also leave a little bit of water behind for the tree to use later when it needs it the most.
Because all parts of the tree need some amount of water you cannot just pour the water into the soil and be done with it. At least 35% of the water that goes to the tree is not for the root system. Use some of the water to keep the leaves clean and dust and dirt off of them. The dust will also close up the holes that it uses to breathe.
It is better that you water your Bonsai a little bit even when it is raining. Just because it might be getting some amount of water from the rain doesn’t mean that it is getting in the right area. To make sure that it doesn’t drown you need to prop the pota few inches to remove excess water.
Once a week you need to place your pot in water making sure to cover the top completely. Keep it there until you stop seeing little bubbles rise to the surface. This step helps to make sure that the whole of the plant and soil is getting watered and will also help to make sure that they stay thoroughly watered throughout the rest of the week.
These Bonsai Watering Tips are sure to make growing a Bonsai much easier and more successful. Bonsai Gardener has many more Bonsai Care Instructions that you will find useful.
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