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Basic Issues with Bonsai Care

Bonsai is an interesting art form that has captured the hearts of green thumbs from different parts of

the world. Originally an Asian art of growing miniature trees, bonsai is now embraced in the West and

a lot are taking it up as a hobby. Many people who are still new to the art of bonsai wonder what they

need to know in order to get started with this newfound interest. There is no better place to start but

the basics with bonsai care.

The following are some issues or questions about bonsai care that most new bonsai enthusiasts ask.

• Where to put the bonsai? Most bonsai trees prefer the morning sun that is why it is best to put them

outdoors. The bonsai trees though should not be exposed to too much sun and on the afternoons it

should be protected with a filter such as garden nets. When a bonsai tree is placed against a wall, it

should be turned around every week or two because not turning it will let it grow towards the light.

Bonsai should also be protected from sea breeze since some tree species are not able to survive in

salty air. Little bonsai trees should also be protected from winter frosts.

• How to water the bonsai? Watering the bonsai is part of basic bonsai care and the growth and health

of the little tree relies on it. It should be known among bonsai newbies that bonsai will need more

water in the summer than in winter. The bonsai should just have the right amount of water and soggy

soil should be avoided since it may cause root rot. A garden hose should not be used when watering

the bonsai since it will only take off some of the soil out from the pot.

• How to prune and trim the bonsai? The act of pruning the bonsai tree will maintain its shape and will

help style it. Some of the branches of the bonsai must be cut off at certain times of the year. Regular

and correct branch pruning will help reduce the size of the leaves and help turn the bonsai into a

miniature tree. There are different pruning techniques for each kind of tree so it is best to follow them.

• Should the bonsai be fertilized? It is ideal that once in every two weeks that a bonsai tree should be

fertilized especially during the period of spring and early summer. The fertilizer helps bonsai the

bonsai grow healthy that is why it is best to know that kind of fertilizer works best with what kind of
bonsai tree. Knowing how often a bonsai tree be should fertilized should be done with utmost bonsai

care.

• How do you treat bonsai pests and diseases? All bonsai are susceptible to unwanted diseases as well

as pests and the first thing that should be done when abnormalities in the bonsai are noticed is to

diagnose the symptoms correctly so that it will be treated correctly too. If there are local bonsai clubs

in the area, enrolling as a member is ideal in order to know proper bonsai care.

The questions and answers above are just some of the simplest things that newbie bonsai enthusiasts

should know about proper bonsai care. There’s more to learn as the interest in the art of bonsai

deepens.

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