Caring For Your Indoor Bonsai
Bonsai plants are very attractive specimens of an age old practice. Because bonsai trees are so attractive, many people love to display them in their houses. Special care is required for your indoor bonsai since they’re not exposed to full, natural sunlight and outdoor weather. In spite of their hardy appearance, some bonsai plants may be fragile when it comes to light and water.
Watering Your Indoor Bonsai
When you bring a bonsai tree indoors it will require sufficient lighting to replace the natural sunlight that it would have been receiving outdoors. Your plant will appreciate being located in an area with lots of air movement. The frequency of watering your bonsai is dependent on the type of plant you have and the condition of its soil. There are some bonsai trees that require well watered soil, but others are able to survive with almost no moisture.
Your bonsai tree will thrive in high humidity, which can be achieved by regular misting. A humidity tray may be used but make sure that the pot is not exposed to the water but is instead on some pebbles or a stand.
Pruning and Cutting
The indoor bonsai tree will still need to be regularly pruned and cut to maintain its appearance. Just because bonsai plants look frozen in time does not mean that they do not grow. You need to repot your bonsai, whether it’s indoors or out, every year to three years, depending on the variety. The branches will also need to be maintained to keep its style intact.
You might need to reduce the amount of fertilizer you use during the winter, depending on the variety of your bonsai. This is because some tree species hibernate during the season and do not need as much nutrients as in warmer months. An indoor bonsai will have difficulty experiencing each season in turn since it’s in an unnatural setting.
It’s important to check your indoor bonsai for pests and any other abnormalities that might show up. Since they’re indoors, they will likely attract mites and spiders from the outside. You need to use a soft brush or damp cloth to carefully clean the branches and leaves of an indoor bonsai.
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