Bonsai Tree-How to Start?

Bonsai Tree-How to Start?


The simplest and quickest way is to buy already grown sample. It is also the most expensive. If we want to breed our own bonsai, are very suitable trees from the forest or plantation. It is recommended that you buy a larger number, of instances that do not give up, if our only instance dies. Parenting from seed is not suitable for beginners, because the procedure is time consuming and difficult. However, you must remembered, that the special seeds for bonsai does not exist.

The most favorable period for transplanting young trees from natural habitats is in early spring, when the buds have begun grows, or late autumn, when the vegetative activity take rest. When we find a suitable tree in the wild, the first cut of any superfluous branches, then the tree cautiously emerge in a circle with a diameter of about 30cm, depending on the tree. Damaged root pruned and transplanted the tree as soon as possible. The first transplants performed in the garden or in the larger container so the plant can recover and leave there for at least one year. Even with the forming operations prefer wait. If we planted plant in a container, we have over the winter to ensure, that the roots do not freeze. Therefore, a container buried in the ground with straw or other insulating material.


Bonsai Tree-How to Start?

Repotting Bonsai trees

To prevent a tree from being pot-bound and ultimately starving to death, regular repotting is very important.It depends on the tree species, age and size of container how often a Bonsai needs to be repotted. Fast growing trees will have to be repotted every two years, while older, more mature trees need to be repotted every 3 to 5 years.


Repotting Bonsai trees

A Bonsai needs to be repotted when the roots circle around the root system, when the roots are still contained in soil wait another year before checking again.Repotting work needs to be done during the early spring; when the tree is still in dormancy.Choosing the right soil mixture is crucial for the health of your trees.


Repotting Bonsai trees

Step-by-step plan to repot:

-Carefully take the tree out of its pot, when it is stuck use a root-knife
-Inspect whether the tree needs to be repotted or not
-By using a root-hook or some chopsticks, carefully remove the soil
-Prune back long roots,also remove rotting or vertical growing roots
-Put plastic mesh on the drainage holes, attached with some copper wire, and cover the base of the pot with a layer of grit to create a good drainage
-Use the prepared soil mixture as the second layer and place the tree, slightly out of the middle of the pot, on top of it
-Fill the pot using the soil mixture up to about 1 cm below the rim
-Water the tree


Repotting Bonsai trees