The bonsai care is not as complicated a task as it may seem, in fact it is an ancient art almost 2000 years old that originated in the Taoist monks of China. It was considered a pastime for the privileged class since this tree represented a bridge between the earth and the sky, and its good state would guarantee the eternal life. Although today its original meaning has been lost, many who wish to have it at home but few are considering having this tree at home because they think it requires complicated care or difficult procedures to maintain them. The truth is that the bonsai care is easier than people think if we have the right information to facilitate this task.
Bonsai care
Being small trees, they are very sensitive to factors such as light, water, air, etc. So we should not neglect any of the techniques to care for a bonsai.
- Bonsai needs daily irrigation care, and from time to time must be pruned or transplanted. These times vary depending on each type of bonsai and must be respected.
- For the irrigation you must take into account factors such as the material of the pot, the ceramic retains little water and if it is plastic will retain more because it does not perspire.
- The characteristics of the land are based on water retention and drainage. For greater drainage, coarse-grained soil must be used, and if we look for it, the soil must be reduced in size.
- It is essential that the soil stays moist always, so you have to water generously, until water comes out through the holes in the pot, and never leave the water in the tray underneath, so pots with legs are recommended.
- Generally the best place to place a bonsai is on the outside, or failing where it receives light and ventilation.
- When the roots grow, the pots remain small and must be replaced by others, but the roots may not spread and cause drainage problems. Each time a transplant is performed, the roots must be pruned and the substrate must be renewed.
