Caring For Your Indoor Bonsai
A bonsai tree is a beautiful example of an ancient tradition. Bonsai trees are very striking in appearance, so there are many who feature them in the home. Indoor bonsai trees will need extra care since they do not reap the full benefits of natural sunlight and natural weather conditions. In spite of their hardy appearance, some bonsai plants may be fragile when it comes to light and water.
Watering Your Indoor Bonsai
When you bring a bonsai tree indoors it will require sufficient lighting to replace the natural sunlight that it would have been receiving outdoors. Your plant will appreciate being located in an area with lots of air movement. How frequently you water your bonsai will depend on what kind it is and the condition of its soil. Some plants or trees need to have damp soil while others thrive well in spite of a drought.
A bonsai plant will respond well to frequent misting as it soaks up the humidity. Humidity trays can be useful, but don’t let the pot sit right in the water; it should be sitting on a stand or some stones.
Pruning and Cutting
The indoor bonsai tree will still need to be regularly pruned and cut to maintain its appearance. Bonsais often appear changeless; however, they are definitely a living, growing tree. You need to repot your bonsai, whether it’s indoors or out, every year to three years, depending on the variety. The branches will also need to be maintained to keep its style intact.
You might need to reduce the amount of fertilizer you use during the winter, depending on the variety of your bonsai. This is due to the fact that some bonsai species become dormant in this season, and will not need the level of nutrients that they do in the warmer seasons. An indoor bonsai will have difficulty experiencing each season in turn since it’s in an unnatural setting.
Indoor bonsai trees also need to be checked for pests and other anomalies that may have appeared. Because they are inside, they will be quite attractive to spiders, mites and other outdoor insects. Use a soft, damp cloth or brush to carefully clean the branches and leaves of an indoor bonsai.
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