i have always wanted a bonsai, i think that they are just gorgeous!!
So anyway, i bought one 2 weeks ago, back then it was green and beautifull!
Now the leaves have fallen off, all except a few, and it looks pretty sad!
I have followed the instructions carefully, and have done all that it tells, but something has gone wrong, please help!
2007-11-26 08:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by BUTTERFLY 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
How To Take Proper Care Of Your Indoor Bonsai Tree
After you get your new Bonsai tree home, you need to know how to take proper care of it. With proper care, you Bonsai tree can last for many years to come. The name Bonsai means the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature.
This beautiful art form originated in Japan and China where it has been practiced for centuries. Bonsai are grown in pots and are totally dependent on you for their care. So, learn to take care of your bonsai and you will get maximun pleasure from your beautiful creation.
With proper care, your bonsai tree will remain healthy, beautiful and miniature for many years to come. Since your bonsai is a living miniature tree, it will increase in beauty as it matures through the years. The instructions below are just the basics and, therefore, it is recommended that you purchase one of the many fine books available on the subject.
During the Summer Months - When nightly lows do not dip below 40 degrees, your bonsai should be placed outside, such as on a patio, balcony, terrace or in a garden. Once outside, your bonsai should be positioned where it will receive sufficient sun -- morning sun and afternoon shade is best. The true beauty of your bonsai tree can be viewed best when it is placed approximately three to four feet high (eye level), such as on a table, wall or bench.
During the Winter months - Once nightly lows begin approaching the 40 degree mark, it is time to bring your indoor bonsai inside. do not suddenly change the location of your tree, the move should be done gradually over a period of several weeks. Bring it in for a few hours the first time, slowly increasing the time it spends indoors until it becomes acclimated to its new environment. The ideal indoor location is on a window sill facing south. An east or west exposure is second best. A northern exposure will work, but will necessitate the use of "grow lights" to provide sufficient light to keep your bonsai healthy. Four to six hours of sunlight per day should be enough to keep your bonsai tree healthy and happy. If you can provide more, that is even better.
2007-11-26 19:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Eco Friendly ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert but i have a bonsai. The leaves fell off a couple of weeks after i got mine. I still clip it once a month and keep the soil damp, not drenched. The leaves are growing again!
2007-11-26 08:41:34 · answer #2 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang on in there, it as gone into shock because of the change of environment.
Water but don't drown, clip off the dead leaves, nuture and love it.
Ours is sitting in front of me looking fantastic after losing every leaf in the summer because we went away and forgot to leave it in water.
2007-11-26 08:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to groom them once a week..like clipping those dead leaves..and don't matter them or should i say drown them in waters..
2007-11-26 08:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by love2help 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
place it in an environment similar to the one it was in.
2007-11-26 09:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋