Pruning your bonsai.
June 24, 2009 by admin
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The roots
This short article from Bonsai pictures is all about how to cut and prune your roots and branches effectivly.
The function of the roots are to retain the Bonsai tree in the substrate, store nutrients during the rest period and to absorb water and nutrients during the growing season. After 2-3 years in the same [...]
Bonsai pictures – Fertilizing bonsai
June 20, 2009 by admin
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Fertilising Bonsai Trees
There are two types of fertilizer, organic and chemical.
Personally, I use only chemical fertilizers, I find it is easier to use (it is dissolved in water).
The fertilizer is composed of these three elements.
N: Nitrogen (for new growth)
P: Phosphorus (for flowering)
K: Potassium (Hardens branches, around August)
Chemical Fertilizers: Examples of concentration available
15-30-15: For using at [...]
Indoors or Outdoors?
First there is no such thing as an indoor tree! All trees are designed to live outdoors in the open in fresh air where they are exposed to the sun wind and rain. Having said that, modern homes can provide suitable conditions for some subtropical and tropical species. This is just as well, since people [...]
