HOW DO I WATER A BONSAI TREE

HOW DO I WATER A BONSAI TREE?

Watering a bonsai tree can sometimes be tricky, as different bonsai trees has different needs for water. So we will give you a basic rundown of what you should do.

SPRING AND SUMMER

Water your bonsai tree when the soil is slightly dry.  You can establish this  by placing your finger in the soil at about 1 cm deep.  If the soil is still very wet, do not water.  But if it is very dry, please give the tree water. Never let the soil dry out completely! The smaller the pot is, or if the temperatures is very high, please be sure to water your tree more regularly.

Some people like to water their bonsai daily in summer - especially in South Africa with it's severe heat.  This will all depend on where your tree is standing and how much direct sunlight your tree is getting.  In summer we suggest that you water your tree not less than three times a week.  We would rather suggest daily watering. You can set a reminder on your cellphone to remind you to water your bonsai tree.  Just remember, sometimes it would be necessary to water your bonsai tree daily.   Rather do the finger-in-soil test daily until you have established a routine with your bonsai tree. We water our bonsai trees daily in summer because they are in a courtyard with cement paving underneath them.  The temperature is very warm here, so they need watering once a day... sometimes twice a day.

WINTER

In winter you can scale down a lot.  Again depending on the place your bonsai is standing and how much sun it gets, you will be lead to know how much water to give.   Two to three times in a week would be sufficient.  But again, rather test the soil with your finger.  Giving too much water,  if the soil is still wet, can result in the roots rotting.

How do I give my bonsai tree water?

With a small jug or watering can, saturate the soil until the water drains out through the holes in the bottom of the pot.  It is very important that you saturate the soil, because the roots need the water.  Please, please, please do not put any trays underneath your bonsai tree to catch the water and thus stand in the water!!!!!  This can result in the roots rotting - and you don't want this to happen to your beautiful tree.  Normal tap water or rainwater can be used to give your tree water.  It is not necessary to use purified water, but you may do so if you like!

If your bonsai tree is standing in the house, we suggest that you take the bonsai to the kitchen sink, saturate the soil with a jug and leave it there for a while so that the water can drain from the tree.  Then you can take it back and place it in the right spot for you to enjoy your favorite bonsai.

You can use a sprayer system with a computer if you have a lot of trees in the garden.  Just make sure that it is wetting your bonsai trees thoroughly and that someone did not shut down the computer.( It happened to us one time.) Also check on every bonsai to make sure that all bonsais get the  same amount of water.

TIME OF  DAY FOR WATERING?

Just a few guidelines regarding this.

SUMMER

You can water whatever time is more suitable for you.    No time of day is the wrong time.

WINTER

Please do not water your tree very early in the morning or in the evening.  When it is very cold and you water your tree, the leaves or roots could freeze and die.  Rather not water the bonsai tree before 10h00 in the morning.  It would be better to water them at 12h00.  If your bonsai tree is in the house, you can water it whenever you want to.  Just make sure the water is not too cold!!


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