How To Care For Your Bonsai Tree

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Bonsai trees were originally outdoor plants. Only with the recent advent of climate control, indoor techniques have made it possible to grow it indoors. Today however, even oldtimers who keep traditional concepts about bonsai growing mostly agree that growing bonsai plants indoors are fine.

Here are some of the considerations for raising bonsai plants inside.

Climate Control
Growing bonsai indoors allows you to control the growing environment of your plants. Indoor temperatures can be easily controlled. This allows you to grow bonsai that may not normally grow in your area. Even loving bonsai tree can be grown inside the house.

The humidity levels can also be kept under control. Bonsai are temperamental plants and prefers moist air. You can keep the humidity inside at the level the plants like. You can also make sure that your bonsai tree is getting the proper lighting. When you leave it outside, the lighting is dependent on the sunshine. By growing bonsai indoors it allows you to create natural lighting with artificial sunlight allowing for better and more even growth.

Watering of the plants is also more easily controlled inside. You can easily water your plant when it's needed, without the fear of over watering. The soil can be monitored to be sure it is kept at the moisture level the bonsai likes.

Year Round Enjoyment
By letting your bonsai grow indoors you'll be able to enjoy your hobby through the year year long. You can watch of your plants any time you would like. The plants thrives by having a controlled climate in which to grow. Caring for your plants is much easier when you monitor your plants on a daily basis. You'll be able to immediately see and correct any trouble that happens. By keeping your bonsai plants inside you can also eliminate many of the pest issues that can happens with growing bonsai outdoors.

Bonsai plants will help in decorating your home. You'll also be able to grow any variety of bonsai plant that's possible. You no longer need to have to depend upon the temperatures in your area to determine which plants you can grow. Indoor growing allows you to pick from hundreds of bonsai trees. Having a bonsai tree inside helps brings nature into the house.

Your Lighting
Bonsai need light to survive. Different types of plants will require more or less lighting. Usually plants that flower require more light while others will require less. Check for the specific requirements of your particular choice of bonsai plants. Natural lighting works best, position your bonsai in a place that receives good natural sunshine. In the winter months it may be necessary to supplement natural light with an artificial light. Install a timer if necessary.

Humidity Levels
Many bonsai plants are tropical or sub-tropical. They are used to a humid atmosphere and tend to grow best with more humidity. In dry conditions the leaves and flowers may shrivel. You may also opt to spray the leaves with a find mist to provide additional humidity to the plant. Avoid spraying it in direct sunlight. Alternatively, you can provide humidity to the bonsai by placing the entire plant, pot and all, on a gravel-filled container that you keep moist with water.

Temperature Control
Most bonsai trees are used to mild temperatures and thrives in these conditions. Different kinds of bonsai plants will require different environmental ranges. Keep this information in mind when selecting your plants. Remember that the environment will be affected by the amount of light your bonsai receives.

Watering Requirements
The amount of water a bonsai needs will differ throughout the year. This happens because the bonsai will go through stages of growth and dormant periods. They generally need less water during the dormant periods and more watering during their growth periods. A flowering bonsai plant needs more water and food right before and during the time it flowers. Each type of bonsai plant have different water needs which you can check when buying your plants.

Pruning Your Bonsai
A large part of enjoyment of your bonsai tree is keeping them properly pruned. Use sharp pruning shears when making cuts taking care not to prune too much. Care needs to be taken keeping in mind the total shape and appearance of the bonsai when you prune. Thinning the plant is usually done to avoid thick shapes and is often done on the bottom third of the plant.

Repotting
Your bonsai tree needs to be repotted occasionally. The root of the plant may start to become bound and impacted. When the plants roots become too thick there's no longer enough soil around the roots system to keep it moist. The bonsai will not grow in these conditions. How often the plant needs to be repotted will depend entirely on its growth rate. Some bonsai will grow quicker than others. To repot the bonsai tree, remove the plant from the ground. Remove any of the smaller root system. Repot the plant in a bigger container using a proper blend of potting soil.

B.J. Smith has been online since 1997 and runs several successful businesses. You can learn more at: http://www.growing-bonsai-trees.net/

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