The Proper Way to Maintain Your Bonsai

Watering is the crux of keeping Bonsai. Virtually any trees and plants will die if watering was not

correctly done. Whether it lacks or in excess of water, life of plants depends on it. The ground of your

bonsai also ties in with the watering as distinct lands have different properties. Be sure you select a soil

that does not dry too easily as that suppresses circulation or water and air. Many common problems

with bonsai trees originate from issues in watering and the earth, so below are some tips to cease these

problems in their tracks.

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Bonsai Pests and Disorders

Like all other plants, Bonsai trees are also susceptible to pests and affliction if not treated well. Using the

correct type of land and the appropriate watering program will help prevent these pests from forming.

Here are some hints on the best way to identify that something is already incorrect in your Bonsai:

-- Your plant may have leaves beginning to fall off or turning yellowish brown. This may result from lack

of water. If the leaves of your tree are experiencing these changes it's normally either due to under-

watering your bonsai or overfeeding it fertilizers.

-- Pests visible on the tree. If you could see any bugs on your tree you must identify it, just google the

look of the pest to see if you can find an image of it. If you are unable to identify it, try taking a picture

and reveal it to Bonsai websites that have forums. There are several experienced bonsai enthusiasts on

these newsgroups that are always willing to give a helping hand.

-- Fungi and Viruses. You understand your Bonsai have virus when the leaves turned dark and the

branches began to dry out. Remove the portions of the tree which you think is infected and then spray a

fungicide to kill all the virus within the tree.

Molds

Molds may appear if the soil has too much water, has poor aeration and contains too much fertilizer

inside. To be able to remove those hideous looking moulds in your Bonsai tree, mix the following:

-- 1 1/2 teaspoons of hrydrogen peroxide

-- 1 cup water

Combine the ingredients given above and pour it in a spray bottle. Make sure you spray the solutions to

all sections of the plant including lands, leaves and trunks. It is also advisable to spray the solution to the

roots for it will kill all the molds and in addition, may give out oxygen to the plant.

Bugs

Bonsai trees can get infected by bugs such as mealy bugs, mites, scale and wooly mites if they're put

beside a tree that can attract such bugs. It's best to capture the bugs as early as feasible spray it

immediately with an insecticidal solutions to prevent the bugs from spreading throughout the Bonsai

tree.

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