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Growing Bonsai Trees

Growing bonsai trees involves a green thumb and following several rules of thumb. Succeed with the rules of thumb and you'll most likely succeed with growing bonsai trees.

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Growing Bonsai Trees Rules of Thumb

Here are five "how to grow and care for bonsai trees" rules to keep in mind.

Rule of Thumb #1: Bonsai generally make poor houseplants. They're trees. Trees prefer to be outside most of the time. (Even the tropical ones. ) And then most must have a dormant period to rest.

Growing Bonsai Trees Rule of Thumb #2: Bonsai must have their roots pruned and be repotted as needed. Root pruning can be done to stimulate root development or slow down your tree's growth. As a tree becomes root bound it will need to be repotted. If nothing else to give it fresh soil.

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Rule of Thumb Bonsai do best in free draining soil. The idea is for the water to dampen the soil and then drain out the drain holes. Otherwise there's a good chance your tree will get root rot. With potentially dire consequences for bonzi growing.

Growing Bonsai Trees Rules of Thumb #4: Bonsai are made not born. You do this by pruning and wiring. The more you practice, the better your results.

Growing Bonsai Trees Rules of Thumb you have to learn how to water and when. It's best to water your tree only after it has dried out beneath the soil surface. Not just when the top looks dry. This you will learn over time by feel (poking your finger into the soil) and better understanding your particular plant's needs.

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