The Olive Bonsai is one of the best options to start with good in this world. It is a resistant plant, which can be grown in black peat without problems, and in addition, its growth can be controlled very easily. Withstands pruning, drought, high temperatures ... In short, it is an off-road plant.
But How is the Olive Bonsai cared for?
To have a truly spectacular Olive Bonsai, it is advisable to take the following into account:
- Location: it is a tree that must be outside, in full sun. In the event that in winter the temperature drops below -3ºC, it will be kept indoors in a room where a lot of natural light enters, away from drafts.
- Irrigation: it will depend on the chosen substrate and the season of the year in which we are. For example: if we have it in very porous substrates, such as akadama, in summer we will probably have to water between 2 and 3 times a week; On the other hand, if we have it in black peat with a little perlite, it will be enough with 2 times / week for that same time.
- Substratum: it can be 100% akadama, 70% akadama with 30% kyriuzuna, or black peat mixed with 20% perlite.
- Subscriber: from spring to autumn it can be paid with any bonsai fertilizer, following the instructions specified on the package.
- Pruning: at the end of winter, it must be pruned to give it shape, removing those excess branches, and trimming the others, removing 2 to 3 pairs of leaves.
- Style: the one you like best. Fits most bonsai styles. The most appropriate are Shakkan (a single slightly sloping trunk), Sokan (a slightly sloping main trunk with a low branch) and Moyogi (trunk that makes some curves). In this other article you have more information about styles.
Image - Cartagena Bonsai
So, do you dare to have an Olive Bonsai?