Bonsai Trees Care

All fertilizers provide a NPK value, which is very important for using the right type of fertilizer in the right season. N is chemical denomination for nitrogenous, P for phosphorus and K for potassium, these substances have special functions which will be used for Bonsai (N (Nitrogenous) = General growth of the tree P (Phosphorus) = Promotes the development of buds and fruits. K (Potassium) = Very important for making trees hardy for the winter.)
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In using fertilizer for your growing bonsai, you need to exercise proper balance and lots of attention to detail. Your determination to make your bonsai grow lies in many factors but it ultimately boils down to your determination and consistency.
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A very often-asked question is “how often should I water my bonsai”.
Unfortunately, there is no simple and clear answer. How often you should water a bonsai tree depends on several different variables: what type of tree is it, what time of year is it, where is your tree kept, where do you live, and more than a few others. Watering bonsai is a constant balance between too much and too little.
The “best” way to water is to first wet the soil a little, this will improve the soil’s ability to absorb a larger volume of water, and then you should water thoroughly until the soil is saturated. Make certain that the entire soil mass gets wet - every time - you water and wait for the excess to run out of the drainage holes to be sure.
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