Bonsai Tree On A Rock – So, you’ve just bought your first bonsai tree (either you’ve been given a tree or you’ve dug up a tree in your garden – insert your story here!) So…. What’s next?
First of all congratulations! Bonsai is a fascinating and rewarding hobby that can provide you with entertainment and learning for the rest of your life. Bonsai is an art form created with living plants (trees), so it is always didactic; it always changes. Even when a tree dies, you get one of the first Bonsai lessons – sometimes the tree dies…
Bonsai Tree On A Rock
When you bring your new tree home, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible to get it off to a good start. These include:
Bonsai Trees With Rocks In A Plate Stock Image
If the tree has stones stuck around the trunk on the surface of the ground, remove them. Rocks are added to commercially grown bonsai to make them easier to transport. Rocks need to be removed as they prevent the tree from getting enough water, trap the roots of the tree and don’t allow you to see the state of the soil. If you like the look of the stones, remove them, break the stones and put some back in the vase.
Every tree needs water. Due to their limited environment in a bonsai pot, combined with free flowing soil, bonsai trees generally need more water than a similar tree in a nursery pot. Check your trees daily and water as needed. Some trees cannot tolerate having “wet feet” (wet roots) for long and may develop root rot.
If you’re not sure if your tree needs water, stick your finger into the soil along the edge of the pot. If the finger comes out wet or with a lot of dirt stuck on it, the tree doesn’t need water. If you can’t tell visually if the tree needs water, an alternative method is to stick a toothpick or wooden skewer into the vase along the edge. Just insert the skewer and look at the stick—if it’s wet or has dirt stuck to it, the tree probably doesn’t need water. This method also allows you to see if the soil is uniformly moist across the depth of the pot (the skewer will be moist from top to bottom if the soil is well watered).
If your tree has stuck rocks covering the surface of the soil and you haven’t yet had a chance to remove them, water is especially important. Your new plant may need a good watering.
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1. Take a bucket or tub and fill it with enough water to completely submerge the pot and place the tree in it for a while. You will see bubbles pop and some of the debris on the surface of the soil will probably float to the surface.
2. Remove all floating debris and dispose of; once the bubbles have stopped, leave the tree for another 5-10 minutes, then remove and let it drain.
3. You’ll probably want to dip the tree every day for three to five days, but let the tree dry out between these “dips.”
Research! If you know a lot about the species of your new tree, great! More often than not, however, the new bonsai enthusiast knows very little about their own tree species and even less about how to care for such a tree when growing as a bonsai.
Bonsai Tree Growing Over A Rock
If you purchased the tree from a bonsai grower or nursery, they are probably your best source for talking about the tree (at the time of purchase and afterward). If you received the tree from a friend, hopefully he or she can give you some advice about the tree. If you want, you should look for a bonsai club/society in your area. The friendship and knowledge these groups share will help you on many levels. (Search the links at the end of this article to find sources for geographic listings of bonsai clubs and guilds.)
Just as important as watering is getting your new bonsai to the right level of light. Just because these are scaled-down versions of large trees doesn’t mean their basic requirements are less. Whatever light you need for your full-sized tree, this is also normal for your bonsai version.
Once these basic “tasks” are completed, “life with a bonsai” begins. Bonsai trees are very similar to pets… they need attention every day (and sometimes several times a day). Spend time with your tree, even just a few minutes, to make sure the soil is adequately moist for the tree species. You’ll notice how the tree changes a little each day, how the tree interacts with its environment, whether “creatures” have found your tree, etc. You will also experience the cycle of nature and its seasons.
The bonsai grows every day. Just like their full-sized counterparts, they painstakingly grow and die in winter, even if they are dormant. Some species need a period of winter dormancy to thrive. During warm weather, when plants are actively growing, you will need to monitor them daily for water, weeds, insects, fungal infections, sunburn, and unwanted growth. Whether your tree is native or adapted to your growing area, it should be treated like its soil-dwelling “big sister” trees. Be sure to consider environmental factors that can change your tree’s needs on a daily basis. Fluctuations in temperature, hot winds and periods of heavy rain can affect the needs of your bonsai tree on any given day.
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Do a little research to learn more about the specific requirements of your tree. As you become more confident and experienced, you will probably want to start a small collection of bonsai trees. Here are some great resources for locating bonsai groups, special events, vendors, seeing photos of other people’s bonsai, and lots more information:
Need some ideas for choosing your next bonsai? Check out our list of 10 bonsai plants for beginners.
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