how to water a bonsai tree indoor

Bonsai is one of the finest art of plants which is equally loved all around the world. Generally, people think that due to its miniature size it can be an indoor plant for them but basically, Bonsai is preferably outside plant but it can survive inside but with special care. if you want to have an indoor bonsai than you should have enough knowledge especially you should know how to water an indoor bonsai tree.

In general Bonsai, the soil is fast-draining which means it can not hold water in it for a very long time.so if you want to have an indoor bonsai than you should water it for about 2 to 3 times a day but it also depends on the size of your bonsai pot, because smaller pot has less soil and drain water more fastly as compared to the large pot which has more soil and can hold water little longer than in a small pot.

Watering quality for indoor bonsai

In principle, excess irrigation water is sufficient to moisten the tray. To accentuate the humid atmosphere, every day spray the foliage, and the surroundings, with rainwater at room temperature. The soil should never dry out between two waterings, but should not be soggy.

The smaller the container, the less soil there is, and therefore the water reserve, the closer the waterings must be. Testing with your finger is the safest way.

We often wonder how to water a bonsai tree because irrigation is essential for the life of the tree. We have at our disposal many tools to help us ensure that our bonsai is well watered and moist. Follow our advice on how to water them properly. 

WHY SHOULD YOU WATER?

Bonsai should be watered for the simple reason that plants without water die.

The plants that live in the fields manage to draw water from a great depth with their roots. Plants that live in a pot do not find more water than that in the pot. This is why all the plants which live in a pot, of course, the bonsai, require more or less frequent watering.

How should you water an indoor bonsai tree?

 When we see that the plant needs water, it is necessary to water thoroughly, that is to say,

 "water until the soil is completely soaked".

We will therefore need a watering can with very fine holes so that the water gushes out smoothly. Bonsai are watered twice: once, so that moisture opens the pores of the earth, and after a few minutes, a second, until the water comes out of the drainage holes.

The tray that accompanies indoor bonsai is used to prevent residual water from flowing onto the furniture. After watering, this tray should not be filled with water. The water level should not reach the holes in the pot. A bonsai tree that is always wet sees its roots rotting.

On the other hand, there are bonsais which, having a very pasty soil, cannot be watered well by the aforementioned method, because the water slides off the sides of the pot and no longer penetrates into the earth.

In order for the soil of this bonsai to soak properly, we can place them on the plastic tray that comes with the indoor bonsai, and let them soak in water for about ten minutes.

It is also necessary to water in this way the root ball of bonsai which by forgetting has dried up and is no longer well soaked.

Never water with a sprayer used to remove dust or provide moisture to plants: THEY ARE NOT FOR WATERING. They only moisten the surface of the earth and the water does not reach the roots.

In short: water with a suitable watering can.

What is spraying?

To spray is to water the leaves of the bonsai with dispersed water under pressure and in the form of fine rain.

Should we spray?

The trees that live in the fields receive the morning dew, which is an important source of vitality for the plants, which absorb this water through the leaves. In the wild mountain valleys, the amounts of water collected by dew exceed those received by rain, which gives us an important idea of ​​what dew can give to plants. Bonsai that live in cities or bonsai that spend long seasons indoors, hardly ever receive this dewy beneficiary.

Bonsai that live in houses do not receive rainwater and the leaves fill with dust. In order to clean the leaves and vitalize trees that live in a dry atmosphere, it is important to spray the leaves from time to time.

When to spray

If you only want to clean the leaves, it is sufficient to spray the plants once a week. If you want to stimulate a tired bonsai, it will be necessary to spray the leaves every day.

The best time to spray is at sunset. Avoid watering bonsai trees in the full midday sun because of the burns that this could cause on the foliage.

How should you spray?

It is necessary to water the plants with a sprayer or with a hose so that the waterfalls in very fine rain. It is necessary to water from top to bottom, and from bottom to top so that the water reaches all the leaves of the tree.

What water should you spray with?

Rainwater and dew water are clean waters that do not contain limestone or mineral salts. If we sprinkle with pure water, it is better.

important!

It is necessary to water a tree from above with a watering can fitted with a fine spray head; it will prevent the substrate from being washed away. It is better to use rainwater (which does not contain chemicals); but if this is not possible, you can use tap water without a problem.

Keep in mind that during the hottest season there are a few species that you need to protect against strong sunburn. Therefore, it is very convenient to protect with a shade net, except for conifers and olive trees, which live perfectly in the sun. You can put the mesh when you see that even two waterings per day are not enough to hydrate our bonsai.

That your bonsai does not suffer and that it stays fresh at an unbeatable price!