Does a bonsai tree require full sun?

Question

I just got a bonsai tree on Saturday and it doesn't tell me if it needs full sun or not. I do not want to kill the tree so I need to know pretty soon.

Answer 1

Congratulations on your new little tree.
Your first step to take care of it should be identification.
Different kinds of plants require different kinds of care.
I would advise you to take a sample leaf / needle or some picks to a local book store. They have a vast amount of free knowledge. Find the bonsai or gardening books and try to find one that looks like yours. The leaves or needles are the tell tale id you need. Once you id the plant it should be easy to find care instructions within the same books or on the net. But you should only use these instructions as a guide. I have found that most books differ in detailed care instructions but the basic care for that plant is the same. Also consider your plants location and temperature. If it is not a tropical tree it should be outside. The shading will depend on the kind of tree you have. As for feeding, you should be able to get instructions for your plant in a book or on the net. As a general water rule. Never let it dry out but don't soak it. Try bonsaiweb and evergreengardenworks for good reliable info on the net. You can look up a local bonsai club for free help and tips in the phone book, web or threw the American bonsai society web site.
Hope this helps and good luck.

Answer 2

It depends on what kind of tree it is. To Bonsai just means to keep it small. You can bonasi nearly anything if you know how. YOu need to find out what kind of tree it is and then adapt it to what the full sixe version would also need.

Generally speaking any tree will flourish in part shade in it's younger years.

Answer 3

i dont think so..i gave my girl a bonsai tree and she kept it in her room.....that was months ago and its still alive

Answer 4

No. If too much sun, it will die soon. The sun drys out the needle leaves and make it fall out.