Since we are fully at work on our own arboreal project, I am going to give you a few tips so you can avoid the most common mistakes in bonsai cultivation. These problems can delay us even more, since generally when we do something that we should not wait until the next season to continue working on it.
If you don't want to wait that long, let's see what the most common mistakes are.
Irrigation
Our bonsai like any other plant it is very sensitive to both excess and lack of irrigation. Undoubtedly, it is more frequent that we lose it due to excessive humidity in the substrate, but it can also have a very bad time if during our absence we do not prepare an adequate drip irrigation system. Likewise, we must also use a porous substrate to prevent the water from being puddled.
Location
Bonsai are miniature trees, but trees after all. As such, should be placed -as long as the weather conditions allow it- outside so they can feel the different climatic variations of the seasons. Its indoor cultivation is only recommended if we have a tropical species and we live in an area where winter is cold; In this case, they must be protected from inclement weather during those months when the temperature is low (below 10 degrees).
Transplants
As a general rule should be transplanted every two years, so that the root system can occupy all the space and giving the tree time to grow as much as possible. A transplant too often can weaken it.
Travel Pass
It is common to fertilize too much thinking that this way it will grow faster, but it is not like that. In fact, what can happen is that the roots are very weakened and they cannot fulfill their function. The same happens when the tree is sick, which is why it should not be fertilized. We will only pay those bonsai that are completely healthy, and always following the manufacturer's recommendations.
Growing bonsai is not easy, but with patience and respecting the cycles of the tree you will be able to make a work of art.