Can anyone tell me when it is the right time, and the best way to re-pot a bonsia tree?

Answer 1

I try to do it during the dormant season for the plant, usually fall, winter, and early spring, although that does depend on the type of plant, obviously. Tropicals can pretty much be done at any time. Normally, you pull the plant out, remove most of the dirt from the root ball, trim the roots back, especially the big tap root if there is one, and trim the canopy to match. You put it back into the same pot with a new soil mix, again depending on the type of plant you have. Don't fertilize it right away, wait for the plant to get over the shock. Don't let the root ball dry out either.

Answer 2

Hi:
You can transplant a Bonsai tree any time of the year. One of your goals is to get a light weight potting soil. Add some humas and vermiculite to the soil. I watered the plant in warm water for the first two weeks, as this is provides less shock for the root system.

When you repot your plant, take your fingers and loosen the roots a little bit. Keep the Bonsai plant watered. Bonsai that are in pots will dry out faster then the trees in the ground.

I hope this has helped some and if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at my website. I will link you to my site map page as it does have some articles on a Yen garden as well as an educational project on two small Bonsai plants. Good luck to you and have a great day!
Kimberly
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