Services & Maintenance

Everything you need to know about maintenance your bonsai and garden trees

Large Bonsai Garden Tree Maintenance

Every cut you make should make the tree's structure improve it appearance. This way, the tree gets better and better over time as you make hundreds of small changes and decisions.

Maintenance of Bonsai

Bonsai trees are more sensitive than the typical houseplant, but you can learn the basics and take good care of your bonsai, the plants will thrive and beautiful, some tips of how you water them is of utmost importance.

Placement of your Bonsai

Considering our climate and position of direct sun light can make placement of Bonsai a crucial decision to make.

Watering your Bonsai

How often a tree has to be watered depends on its species, size, pot size, time of year, soil-mixture, and environment. However, knowing a few fundamental criteria will assist you determine when to water a tree.

Fertilizing your Bonsai

Regular fertilisation during the growing season is essential for Bonsai. Bonsai need fertilisation to replenish the soil's nutrients because they are confined to small pots. Trees can expand their root system to get nutrients.

Repotting

Repotting your Bonsai regularly prevents it from becoming pot-bound and stuffed. A tree gets pot-bound when it uses up soil nutrients and its roots expand to fit the pot. Trees stop growing due to lack of room and nutrients and will perish if nothing is done. A Bonsai repot or transplant will give it the nutrition it needs to thrive.

Soil Mixed

The appropriate soil composition is essential for Bonsai trees. For your trees to get nutrients, the soil must drain, aerate, and retain water. Most online Bonsai businesses provide ready-mixed soils, but making your own saves money and lets you choose the right blend for your tree.

Pests and Diseases

Bonsai trees are susceptible to the same kinds of diseases and pests that can affect any other type of living plant. On the other hand, the likelihood of infection is significantly decreased when your plants are in good health and receive appropriate care.

Apply Fungicides

Apply fungicides before a rain if possible. Water is necessary for most fungal spores to infect foliage and for the splash dispersal of spores. Therefore apply fungicides before a rain if it appears that the fungicide will have a chance to dry before the rain.

Indoor Bonsai Plants?

Generally Bonsai species of plants are out door plant. however, the most common, and the easiest to care for, is the Ficus Bonsai. The Ficus is tolerant of low humidity and is very resilient, making it an excellent choice for beginners. Other popular indoor Bonsai include the Dwarf jade, the Fukien tea (Carmona) and the Hawaiian umbrella (Schefflera).

Bonsai Display

Placing the trees at eye level makes them stand out and gives visitors the opportunity to gaze at the trees while strolling around. Placing the poles is relatively straightforward, so the only difficulty is in choosing materials.

Tips for Bonsai Beginner

The Bonsai hobby is all about growing and cultivating trees, and in the world of trees, very few of them do well indoors. If you're interested in this hobby, having an outdoor space where your trees can thrive will bring you the best rewards for your efforts. Attempting to grow Bonsai indoors is not an easy task and, as a beginner, this will be a huge obstacle to the development of your skills, as well as your trees.

More tips for beginner

Here are some general tips on bonsai tree positioning that typically apply to all types of bonsai trees.

Positioning: Your bonsai should be kept away from direct heat or draft.
Lighting: Keep your bonsai in area with plenty of sunlight.
Humidity: Bonsais need humidity in order to keep their soil moist.