Avoid This Common Mistake That Can Kill Your Bonsai Tree

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Do you know what the most common cause of death for bonsai trees is? Believe
it or not, it is improper watering.

Most people think that watering should be the simplest of matters when, in fact,
for bonsai trees at least, it is the most important thing that you can do and not
do it correctly can kill your tree. In fact, improper watering kills more bonsai’s
than anything else.

Bonsai trees root in special soil that is rather porous and has quick drainage.
For this reason the bonsai must be watered frequently, however, care mus be taken
to not overwater as standing water can cause fungus to grow and contribute to root
rot.

Here’s some steps that you can take to avoid under watering or over watering
your bonsai:

In order to determine if your bonsai needs water or not you must test the soil
to see how moist it is. Touch the top of the soil with your finger and if it feels
dry dig a little deeper to see how far the dryness extends. If you want a more precise
method you can buy a moisture gauge which takes into the soil and we’ll tell you
what watering is needed.

It’s a good practice to keep the container you’re bonsai within into a buck of
water so that water can be soaked up from the bottom about once every four weeks.
let the water soak In for 20 minutes or so and then remove the pot. Be sure to always
left by the container and never by the trunk of the tree.

your container should have a drainage hole In the bottom and a tray underneath
to catch the excess water. If you find water pooling of a tray for too long you
might want to make sure to remove the water so that it doesn’t collect from the
roots causing rot and contributing to the buildup of mold.

when the bonsai is growing during the spring and summer you want to water daily
making sure that water flows through the entire container and out the bottom but
not so much that it is standing in water. You may actually have to water more than
once a day depending on the soil in your climate as well as the species of tree.
In the fall and winter when growth has slowed you will not need to water so much.

some types of bonsai like flowering and deciduous trees need more water and other
types such as conifers need a bit less. You’ll need to experiment to find out what
the right amount of water for your bonsai is. Be on the lookout for wilting flowers
and curled leaves which can indicate lack of water and adjust accordingly.

Lee Dobbins writes for
http://bonsai.garden-corner.com
where you can learn more about
bonsai trees.

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