Growing bonsai is for a large part learning how to water properly. Incorrect watering can lead to dried out rootballs, which leads to instant bonsai death in summer. Learn how to properly water bonsai in this video.
When watering I always repeat the popular Japanese mantra that “for bonsai, it rains twice”, meaning that after the initial dousing, you return to the tree for a second watering. Keep up the great work Jelle, it is greatly appreciated. 🙏
actually it does apply to succulents too! it just depends on how often the person is watering. you’re supposed to let dry between waterings and water the plant until it comes out the bottom
In my Region it gets quite hot in summer. I start watering my bonsai one by one and when i'm finished with the last one, I start from the beginning. My trees are healthy
Very good advice, but can I make one suggestion? If the tree has been in the full sun on a really hot day, I would suggest moving it to a shady place to cool down for a while before watering. I'm sure it's better for the roots than cooling them too quickly. I'm talking about 35° +, real hot!
@@GrowingBonsaithat's good to hear. I have to bring a European Beech inside on those really hot days, it got pretty badly burnt a few years ago, and I'd hate to lose it.
Thank you! This might actually help me out. I accidentally let my podocarpus get too hot and it’s been drooping for a while. I might try this out to see if it helps those branches to pick back up again
I used to live and work in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, based in Nijmagen, worked all over the country ; absolutely love the people and the place ❤ Love your content Jelle
Had won a Bansai years ago at an auction but it died pretty quickly, couldn’t figure out why, now I know. Wax either a tropical kind and I wasn’t watering it right.
I dont understand, why do we use giant drainage holes, and gravel(basically) on bonsai? Why not plug/partially plug the drainage, and use substrate that retains moisture better?
Roots can drown if too wet for long times. As I live in a very wet place (Right now we have had near-continuous rain for 2 months) I need to cater for wet conditions. THe coarse substrate provides better oxygination too.
:) I am going to gamble and guess it was not too much water, but perhaps incorrect watering. My ficusses stand in a tray of water and have permanent soaked toes.. They love it, if healthy and the temps are up. Letting a ficus dry out and then watering again is a recipe for dead roots and subsequent rotting..
Hard to tell. Depends a lot on species and substrate. When it gets hot here, I water pretty much all my trees twice a day. Only pines never get watered more than once.
On hot days I water each pot twice, with a few minutes between. ANd.. Sometimes I do this morning and evening. But it really depends on weather, substrate and species.
Hoi ik heb er een gekocht bij intratuin, de aarde zat er al bij. Moet ik hem nogsteeds zo veel water geven? En hoevaak in de winter? Mijn laatste bonsai is dood gegaan na 17 trouwe jaren... wil dit nu echt vermijden
The best way to water bonsai is to “dip” them into a bucket of water.... “do not drowned it” ....dont soak it!!!........just put it in there until “most” of the “air bubbles” have gone🎉🎉🎉 then put the bonsai out table for all of water to run out and drain off🥰🥰🥰 make sure that the water has been “treated” for bonsai💐💐💐
I use bore water, as I am lucky enough to have a 40 metre / 120ft well. Next to this, I have some LARGE rainwater barrels which brings me across 6 weeks of dry spells. I do not use distilled water. It could be your tap / bore water is to rich in minerals long-term.
If I fertilize, this is normally after watering. But I certainly do not fertilize every time I water. Fertilizer is not really food. It is more like vitamins. Sun + CO2 = plantfood in my view
Ficus I normally keep standing in water, as they need loads of water. But yeah, if you do not do this, certainly also for ficus. Why the question? Would you propose something else?
@@GrowingBonsai "Where I live, perlite and other bonsai materials, tools, and potting mix are not available for miles. And if by chance they are found somewhere, the price is so high that an average person can't afford it. The quality is also poor. Instead of steel, there are iron pruners of third-class quality."
Please dont's say BONZAI anymore. The proper term is BONSAI. Even youtube thinks is't bonzai, and when I pronounce it correct, the auto CC says "bone size" wich it kinda dumb.....
Keep in mind this is an international place and we all have a different speech & background. I am very sad that your main takeaway is that you feel I speak incorrectly, and had to take time out of your busy day to correct me.
