How To Fertilize Bonsai Trees

By Debra Drewei

Bonsai trees, similar to every other living things, require food for survival. In contrast to the roots of normal trees that develop for long expanses in search of nutrition, the roots of bonsai trees are restricted to grow within the container ... thus theyll be able to obtain merely whatever nourishment is available in the soil within the container. Hence, the soil inside the tray requires to be often re-furnished with the precise quantity of nutrients.

The method of adding nutrients to the soil where plants grow is called Fertilizing ... it is an important segment of bonsai tree care. The nutrients present in the fertilizer will help the bonsai tree to prepare its own food by a procedure called Photosynthesis. The amount and type of manure to be provided for bonsai tree care is mainly dependant on conditions such as: - Variety of bonsai tree - How old is the bonsai tree - Moment of the year in which the bonsai is fertilized

The basic nutrients in fertilizers are Nitrogen, Phosphorous ... Potassium, available in different amounts for different fertilizers. You should apply fertilizer throughout the growth period of the tree; starting early spring till mid autumn. Indoor trees nonetheless can be fertilized around the year. It is recommended to apply higher quantity of fertilizer frequently (like once in 2 weeks) for young trees, and continue reducing the amount ... rate of recurrence as the tree grows old.

So as to give proper bonsai tree care, never over-fertilize. Surplus fertilizer results in burning of roots ... leaves. Burned roots arent capable of absorbing water from the soil ... relaying it on to the various parts of the bonsai tree. On account of over-fertilizing, keep to water the plant till the water pours outside the drain hole ... let it deplete. Then re-water it. This method is termed leaching and assists to discard excess fertilizers.

Things to remember: - At all times water the bonsai tree prior to adding the fertilizer. - Endeavor to utilize a water soluble fertilizer. - By no means fertilize a sick plant till it has grown healthy. - Even if its a growth season, do not add fertilizer to a resting outdoor bonsai until it shows signs of development. In case it is indoors, you can provide fertilizer less often, like once in a month.

With proper bonsai tree care, by providing the right quantity of fertilizer at the correct instance, youll be able to grow and maintain a healthy bonsai tree. - 29958

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