Tips for Growing Indoor Bonsai Trees

A bonsai tree is a beautiful example of an ancient tradition. Because bonsai trees are so attractive, many people love to display them in their houses. Special care is required for your indoor bonsai trees since they’re not exposed to full, natural sunlight and outdoor weather. Although they might look quite hardy, a bonsai can be very delicate, requiring precision watering and lighting.

Watering Your Indoor Bonsai

When you bring a bonsai tree indoors it will require sufficient lighting to replace the natural sunlight that it would have been receiving outdoors. Your plant will appreciate being located in an area with lots of air movement. The frequency of watering your bonsai is dependent on the type of plant you have and the condition of its soil. Many trees and plants must have wet soil, even though several others have no problem surviving drought conditions.

Misting your plant may be necessary to produce a sort of rainforest humidity in which it will thrive. A humidity tray may be used but make sure that the pot is not exposed to the water but is instead on some pebbles or a stand.

Pruning and Cutting

The indoor bonsai tree will still need to be regularly pruned and cut to maintain its appearance. Bonsais often appear changeless; however, they are definitely a living, growing tree. Both indoor bonsai and outdoor bonsai need to be repotted anywhere from once a year up to three years depending on the kind of tree. As well, you’ll need to give proper maintenance to the branches in order to preserve its distinctive style.

Depending on what species your bonsai is, you will need to cut back on the fertilizer when it is winter time. This is because some tree species hibernate during the season and do not need as much nutrients as in warmer months. An indoor bonsai will have difficulty experiencing each season in turn since it’s in an unnatural setting.

Indoor bonsai trees also need to be checked for pests and other anomalies that may have appeared. Because they are inside, they will be quite attractive to spiders, mites and other outdoor insects. It is best to gently clean the leaves and branches of your indoor bonsai plant with a damp cloth or a brush.

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