WateringYour Bonsai Tree

One of the most important parts of caring for your bonsai tree is watering.

By properly watering your plant with the right amount and time you can prolong its life and allow it to grow strong and beautiful.

Without the right amount of water your bonsai plan could die or lose energy, just like a human.

Too much or too little water can make a big difference so learning how to water your bonsai plant is key to becoming a skilled bonsai gardener.

There are two things you must consider when watering your plant. These are how much you water your bonsai plant and when.

Knowing how much to water your bonsai plant depends on its size, shape of the container, soil mix and weather condition.

Logically, smaller plants need less water as with bonsai plants in smaller pots. Bonsai trees in a larger pot should be given more water because the soil mix can dry up quickly.

Another important part of watering is the schedule in which you water your plant. The best time to water your bonsai tree is in the morning when the temperature is colder.

How many times you water your bonsai tree depends on the season. In most cases, you should water you plan every other day in the winter and basically keep the soil from drying up.

In the summer you should water your plant everyday and in rainy seasons it is best to take your plant outdoors if possible to naturally water itself with the rain.

Also make sure that after watering that the water can be completely drained or else the soil can become flooded and you can damage your plant.