Bonsai Care & Frequently Asked Questions

Bonsai trees    1    care as same as other living plants, with just a few additional considerations. It's often helpful to remember that all bonsai grow outdoors in their native environments, so    2    their natural conditions will usually produce the best results.

Placing Your Bonsai
As you think about where you'd like to place your bonsai tree keep in mind the following     3     : light, soil, temperature, water and humidity.

Light
All bonsai trees need light. The amount of natural or artificial light required to produce     4     results varies with the type of tree. Outdoor bonsai care should include a location that provides six or more hours of sunlight. Indoor bonsai need 2-4 hours of window or artificial light. Some indoor trees such as ficus, jade and fukien tea require only a few hours of sunlight, and are good     5     for many homes and offices. See individual bonsai care sheets for     6    .

Soil
Bonsai roots need care too, so they can successfully support the structural and nutritional requirement of your trees.

Temperature
Like people, plants have temperature     7    . These can be addressed by selecting and placing your tree     8    . Most of our indoor bonsai trees like common room temperatures, between 65 and 75 degree Fahrenheit.

Water and Humidity
All plants require water. Making sure that is     9    , but not too much, water available to your trees is a key part of bonsai care. Please consult our online care sheets or one of our many helpful books for information on specific bonsai trees' water requirements.

Humidity levels in many homes are     10     low and     11     moisture is appreciated by most plants. As part of your bonsai care, we recommend using a tray with a little water and small rocks to     12     the bonsai pots. In addition to increasing the humidity around your plants, trays protect furniture from water spots and plant     13    .

Fertilizer
If your bonsai trees spend years in the same soil, it will eventually     14     the nutrients available there. Providing supplemental nutrition is essential for sound bonsai care and good plant health. We've tested dozens of fertilizers and now offer only the one our tests have shown to be the best. Just mix as instructions outline, water as usual and know that your trees are getting the micronutrients and macronutrients required for     15     growth. 

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