Bonsai are miniature trees that live in shallow trays. This fact makes them very special plants in terms of cultivation and maintenance, since you have to be aware of its growth and perform the tasks you need at the right time.
But there is nothing like having a quick-view manual to know when what is done, right? Today I will tell you bonsai care ... in all seasons of the year.
Spring
The cares you need in spring are:
- We will water more often, as the temperature begins to rise and the substrate dries faster and faster.
- Towards the beginning of this season, transplant.
- We will start pay, preferably with a slow release fertilizer or organic fertilizers. Otherwise, we can use a specific fertilizer for bonsai. Important: if you have transplanted, it is better that you leave a minimum of 15 days until you fertilize.
- At this time it is time to prevent pests and diseases. It is highly recommended that let's spray from time to time with Neem oil the whole tree.
- It also can wire, only if it is necessary.
Summer
The care you need in summer are:
- Irrigation very often.
- We continue with him preventive treatment with Neem oil.
- Protect delicate trees from the sun intense (for example, Japanese maples in the Mediterranean climate should be placed in semi-shade).
- They can be performed pinched in order to maintain the bonsai style.
Fall
The care you need in autumn are:
- We will spread the risks more and more.
- It's time to protect tropical bonsai of possible frosts.
- We will stop paying, and do preventive treatment against pests and diseases.
- We will look at the wires from time to time, to avoid that they are not marked on the branches. If you see that it begins to be very tight, remove the wire.
Winter
The care you need in winter are:
- Control the risks.
- Protect from frost in the case that they are tropical bonsai.
- Towards the end of this season, it will be the ideal time to transplant or prune deformation.
Caring for a bonsai is not as complicated as they told you, is it? 😉