Chinese Elm Bonsai?
Question:I have just started the hobby of growing bonsai trees. The lady at the nursery said chinese elm was the best to start with because it is the hardiest. So im just looking for some tips (and links) on feeding, pruning and general care. Thanks alot.
Answers:
Hi
I just got a Bonsai tree a few weeks ago... Try contacting the person below I am sure he would be willing to help you out..
In the spring and summer time the bonsai needs to be water twice a week..
Set your Bonsai in a water filled container or sink. The water level should be about a half an inch above the top of the pot. Just leave the water for about 5 to 10 minutes and the water will be absorbed throughout the soil. Or you can water your bonsai directly at the top of the pot using a spray gun. But certain to water all around the trunk and not just the front. Keep watering until the soil is completely saturated.. Also, spray mist the foliage and moss occasionally with water. It allows your Bonsai to stay clean and cool.
Also, you need to fertilize with special bonsai fertilizer..
Apply the Bonsai fertilizer or Green Green (Plant food)
Avoid sunlight during 10am - 5pm. Bonsai should get 3 to 4 hours of medium sunlight daily. Remember to turn the Bonsai in different positions periodically.
If you have more questions contact by email : Tea S. Song
email: Bonsaisong@yahoo.com
Good luck!
Source(s):
The Wonderous Art of Growing Bonsai
Tea S. Song who sold me my Bonsai..
Email: Bonsaisong@yahoo.com
Please don't follow the advice from "lauri.". It is all wrong. You must NEVER set up a watering schedule, because so many species have different requirements, not only for water, but for light and fertilizer. You have to know the requirements for your individual species of tree. Your nursery lady is right, Chinese elm is good, and especially it can be grown inside or outside..it is about the only species of tree than can be grown either way. You're certainly welcome to read the Bonsai Care page of my website:
http://www.american-bonsai.com . If you wish to email me at:
wchoat@american-bonsai.com , I'll send you specific care information for the Chinese elm.
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