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    Bonsai Techniques - #2

    #2: Watering

    The right placement of your bonsai is already determined. Now, what’s next? Well, the next important technique you should consider to help keep your bonsai beautiful has something to do with watering.

    Just like the rest of the living things on earth, bonsai need a quality amount of water for its survival. This is one of the most important requirements that must be given to your bonsai. However, since these dwarf trees may differ in terms of species, it is important for every beginner to know exactly the water requirements of the specific species that he or she have taken. Fortunately, an expert running a bonsai nursery, garden, or store can help you identify this need.

    There are two problems associated with watering. The first is underwatering, while the other is overwatering. Both of these conditions can kill your bonsai. So to avoid them, the first thing you should note the moment you’ve learned about the water requirement of your plant is how often you need to water it. Note that there are some species of bonsai that need more water in summer months than they require in winter. There are also some species that love to be left a bit dry in between the watering. Although that dryness is needed, they should not be left really dehydrated for a long time. You can exactly determine if your plant needs water or not by simply pushing it down on its soil right at the bottom of the main trunk. If you think the soil is soft, spongy, or cool, then it can absolutely stand for hours without watering. If the opposite happens, then take a basin of water and apply just the exact amount of water it needs.

    The key to knowing the right amount of water that a bonsai needs is none other than getting familiar with its specific watering requirements. You can determine this as you go along the process of bonsai growing.

    Some tips: When watering your precious dwarf trees, try to avoid using a garden hose. The reason behind this is that this can wash the soil out from its pot or container. Aside from that, try to situate your bonsai in a water tub while keeping the water deep enough to cover the soil. Nevertheless, this is only applicable to bonsais that are left dry for hours. Just leave the pot soaked into that tub until bubble appears. Soaking it for two or three minutes is enough for this water treatment.

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