We bought a Bonsai from a vendor on the side of the road. That sounds a bit sketchy, but it seems legitimate! I promise. Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about taking care of Bonsai so I did a
We bought a Bonsai from a vendor on the side of the road. That sounds a bit sketchy, but it seems legitimate! I promise. Unfortunately, I don’t know anything about taking care of Bonsai so I did a lot of research and now you get to read my findings!
Bonsai is an art form that reproduces trees in miniature. They are grown in pots and great care must be given to keep them thriving. Ours is a Juniper, which is one of the more popular ones at least in our area.
Placement during winter and summer
As long as the evening temperatures do not dip below 40F, the bonsai can be placed outdoors where sufficient sun is available. Morning sun is best. Bonsai need 4-6 hours of sunlight. Once the temperatures reach below 40F, the Bonsai must be brought indoors. A window facing Southward is best followed by West or East facing. If necessary, grow lights can be positioned above the Bonsai.
The soil of the Bonsai should never be dry and water should be given as needed. Watering of Bonsai is the most important part of care. There are holes on the bottom of the pot and water should be applied until water starts draining out. When the Bonsai is moved indoors, it is a good idea to place the pot in a tray with water. This helps to keep the Bonsai moist as water evaporates. Most Bonsai