One of the most important aspects of bonsai tree care is watering. In this video, we focus on how to water bonsai trees properly.
We cover a range off topics useful to newer bonsai growers and hopefully give more experienced growers something to think about. We look at how often to water, how much water to give and what time of day to water. We cover outdoor and indoor bonsai tree watering.
00:00 Introduction to watering bonsai trees
04:00 Does my bonsai tree need watering? - How to tell
02:21 What affects how often bonsai trees are watered? - environmental factors and others
05:46 Let's actually water a tree then! - physically how we water
09:34 Can you overwater bonsai trees? How to identify the right balance when watering
10:22 Do I need to mist my bonsai tree? When mist spraying is useful in bonsai growing
10:53 How to water indoor bonsai trees - How to water then in a basic or a better way
11:54 Gauging water levels to achieve required growth - When is it useful to reduce water levels
13:01 Conclusion and shameless plug!
The video was filmed in Spring at our bonsai nursery in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK.
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