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Bonsai tree care
If you are new to growing bonsai or have been growing for many years there are always challenges in the care of trees bonsai.
When you begin you will have many questions. As you gain experience you can acquire more and will have bonsai trees learn how to care for different species.
So the student is always learning bonsai!
When the bonsai tree care here are the 10 things you should consider.
1. Irrigation. This is the most important factor in maintaining healthy, prosperous bonsai trees. Due to the nature Bonsai porous soil can not retain moisture and so needs regular watering. Lack of water can cause the tree dies. Test the soil every day during the growing season and water as needed. In winter, bonsai require outdoor watering less frequently but still need to be checked.
2. Food. Bonsai trees require a regular supply of nutrients in the growing season. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are the three key elements applied in different proportions at different times of the year. For example, in the fall you do not want to promote growth through the addition of nitrogen fertilizer and thus free of nitrogen is used.
3. Species. Different species have different requirements for care and should know as much as possible about your particular species. There are many reference books and online resources to help you.
4. Season. The trees require more care in the growing season than the latent period. Some species of tropical trees, for example, often grown indoors will require constant care throughout the year. Some bonsai outdoors may need protection from rain or extreme cold during the winter.
5. Location. Some trees prefer while others prefer Sun the shade. Species such as Acer palmatum (Japanese maple) require protection against strong winds. Indoor bonsai need lots of light.
6. Temperature. Trees tropical eg, Ficus (fig) thrives in warm conditions while resistant varieties need a period of dormancy in cold conditions each year.
7. Pests and diseases. They affect a bonsai tree like other plants, but can be treated with traditional treatments organic or inorganic. But better safe than sorry! Adopting good horticultural practices to minimize the risk of disease.
8. Repotting. This should be done on a regular basis. The often depend on the kind and degree of development. In order to ensure that the tree is healthy from the roots need to be pruned when the tree is replanted. The amount of pruning necessary will be influenced by several factors, but a general guideline would remove about one third of the root mass.
9. Pruning and wiring. These techniques allow bonsai trees to be styled with the style and size desired. Bonsai trees are dwarf special varieties – which are still small because they are pruned regularly. After checking the wiring of the tree regularly to avoid damaging the bark.
10. Soil. Bonsai trees are completely dependent on its roots in a pot of just providing all the moisture and nutrients they need to thrive. The soil is very important and should be porous and well drained. ordinary fertilizer is adequate. You can make your own land or buy ready-made bonsai soil.
Taking into account these 10 things when caring for your bonsai you will While on the road to healthy growth, thriving bonsai trees.
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