Specific Bonsai Care

  • Buddhist Pine

  • Broom Style

  • Chinese Elm

  • Carmona

  • Ficus Ginseng

This tree loves bright light, can tolerate some shadier spots. Loves humidity. We recommend watering weekly, this depends on how much light your tree is recieveing though (more light means more frequent watering). Fertilise monthly in the growing season. This tree really appreciates regular pruning.

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This tree light bright indirect light and lots of humidity. We recommend weekly watering, water when the moss ball is light to touch. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season and once a month in the winter.

It requires more frequent trimming than our other Bonsai Trees. Leave approx 7 leaves per stem when trimming.

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The Chinese elm thrives in either full sun and/or partial shade. We recommend watering weekly, make sure the moss ball is kept moist. Make sure to provide plenty of fertiliser to nourish your Chinese Elm during the growing season.

It requires more frequent trimming than our other Bonsai Trees. Leave approx 7 leaves per stem when trimming.

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This tree requires a lot of natural light bright light, but doesn't like drafts. Loves humidity and requires regular watering, we recommend weekly, but this depends on how much light your tree is recieving. Fertilise monthly during the growing months. Regular trimming will make the tree grow dense branch structures.

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This tree likes bright, indirect light (away from direct sunlight, but in a bright spot). The lighter the position, the more water it will need, so give it regular water and don't let the root ball dry out. We recommend watering weekly, or when the moss ball feels light to touch. This tree loves humidity, and likes having its leaves wiped every so often. This tree doesn't like drafty spots. Feed once a month in growing season.

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Bonsai Care Guide

  • Placement of your Bonsai

    Just like most bonsai, your tree does require a generous amount of natural light so it needs to be placed anywhere in your home where it receives at least 2 hours of sunlight. You might need to re-evaluate the placement of the tree when it comes to the winter months. Natural heat from the sun can stimulate growth on the tree you can however use a standing lamp and sit it beside the bonsai to make sure it is gaining enough light in darker months.

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  • Temperature of your Bonsai

    Most bonsai trees thrive in temperatures of around 18 degrees Celsius and above. They can tolerate a temperature as low as 5 degrees but anything lower will have an adverse effect on the tree. Also do not leave them beside a heater as this high temperature will affect the trees health.

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  • Watering your Bonsai

    The main thing to remember when it comes to watering a Bonsai tree is that you should water your tree generously as soon as you feel the surface soil to be dry. A good way on how to do this is to stick a half inch of your finger in the soil. If its dry, submerge your bonsai pot fully under water and take out once air bubbles stop emerging from the soil.

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  • Feeding your Bonsai

    Generally, we would recommend feeding your bonsai with any general feed (for example, baby bio, tomato feed or other bonsai feed) between the growing months of Spring and Summer, and not during Winter unless your plant is really struggling. We recommend submerging your Bonsai in the feed once a month during the growing season to keep it happy and healthy. Remember to please only follow recommended doses!

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  • Pruning your Bonsai

    Pruning your bonsai tree is relatively easy and can be fun! The general approach is to cut any leaves on a branch that is growing over say 5 or more leaves. Any household scissors will suffice or you can buy some specific scissors and bonsai feed

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Bonsai FAQs

Is it normal for my Bonsai tree to lose leaves?

Your plant could lose 1/3 of their leaves during the winter time when there is less light available, this is a normal and natural process, because the plant is saving its energy - a bit like hibernating animals!

If your tree loses some leaves in the weeks after you receive it, this could be a reaction to the subtle stress of the delivery process, once you have it housed in a suitable spot and water as required it will soon establish itself and put out new growth.

I'm new to Bonsai trees, is it difficult to look after one?

No, the bonsai trees can be delicate (depending on the species and your home environment) but they are easy to look after. Just follow our watering instructions above, let it drain naturally before placing it back to its happy spot.

Air temperature and humidity will determine how frequently you need to water your plant. You can feel the weight of the plant to help you decide if it needs some water, if it feels very light, it is likely to be quite thirsty, if it has plenty of water, the root ball will be heavier.

Has my bonsai tree died?

If you are unsure whether or not your plant is still alive you can gently scrape some of the bark with a small knife - if the growth underneath is green, it is still living. Dead plants/trees will have brittle branches and without green growth.

Will heating affect my tree?

Yes, internal heating and air conditioning can affect your Bonsai tree. We recommend that you place your plant at a safe distance from heaters or air conditioning units, this will prevent it suffering from sudden/extreme temperature changes. Your plant will enjoy some fresh air, however if placed directly in front of an open window or outside, the draught and temperature changes can affect the health of your plant/tree.

My moss is turning brown, what can I do?

(1) The moss may have dried up; you can regenerate it by watering the moss ball and then placing in a clear plastic bag for 1-2 weeks to keep the humidity high. For healthy moss we recommend that you mist spray the ball regularly to maintain moisture. If your plant is in a warm room with drier air (e.g., kitchen) then it will likely to be thirstier than if it is in a humid room (e.g., bathroom).

(2) The moss may have been over-watered and is saturated. When saturated, the moss struggles to breathe and can turn brown. To fix this, simply water less frequently, the aim is to maintain moisture without drowning it!

Bonsai Tree Articles

  • Pruning your Bonsai

    There are generally two types and purposes of Bonsai pruning; maintenance-pruning which involves refining the existing shape of a Bonsai, and the other is structural-pruning, a type of rigorous pruning to give a tree its basic shape...

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  • Learn about the History of Bonsai

    Although many of us associate Bonsai with Japanese culture, in fact the tradition of Bonsai - growing miniature trees in containers - originates in China. Let’s go back to 300BC - about 2300 years ago...

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  • Moss Care

    Want to know a little more about caring for your moss? Have you noticed it dying or losing its colour? Read our full guide below for tips and tricks on how to rejuvinate your moss...

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