Over the years, care and growing bonsai trees has given rise to different methods of care that meet the physical and artistic requirements of this wonderful tree. All the trees that are grown in pots or small containers, thereby preventing their growth and obtaining the form of miniature tree by a special pruning are known as bonsai.
Having a bonsai is not as difficult as it seems; only need to know some necessary care techniques and be very patient because they are slow-growing trees. In general, the most important thing to consider in the care of bonsai is irrigation, fertilization, pruning and the perfect place for placement and growth.
Care for bonsai trees in adult stage
- Irrigation: irrigation frequency varies bonsai tree species, size, climate and the tray where you are planted. No matter what time of day the bonsai is watered, it should be watered when the soil preferably osmosis water or drinking is slightly dry, with water quality and low salt levels. Routinely avoid watering the bonsai and always observe changes so you know when to irrigate.
- Dirt: depending on the species of tree planted vary the components of the dirt; however, the most common is a mixture composed of akadama trees, organic compos and gravel.
- Fertilize: the most important elements of the fertilizing are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). It is important to choose the right fertilizer, during spring fertilizer should have a high proportion of nitrogen (NPK 12: 6: 6), during the summer should be more balanced (NPK 10:10:10), and during the autumn tree should be prepared for winter fortifying (NPK 3:10:10). The subscriber must be done during the stage of tree growth in the spring until late autumn and should not be paid sick or newly transplanted trees.
- Pests and diseases: to ensure having the right mix of fertilizer, proper irrigation and tree subscriber during growth will prevent pests and diseases in the tree.
- Transplantation: During the early years the tree should be transplanted every 24 months or every 12 months. At the stage of adulthood transplantation can be performed every 4 or 5 years; bonsai trees must be transplanted when tree roots begin to wrap around the pot.
- The pot: while mature, bonsai trees are well suited to small pots, young bonsai require larger pots for growth. These pots are usually ceramic, and are available from Japanese ceramics, which is of high quality.
