Chinese Elm Bonsai Care
Chinese Elm Bonsai Trees Are Great For Beginners
Chinese Elm is a well liked tree for creating bonsai. It is often recommended for beginners in bonsai for its high tolerance of pruning and slow growth pattern.
Bonsai plants dry much faster than other pot plants because they are mostly potted in shallow containers and coarse dirt. So you need to water your tree regularly.
A simple way to water your Chinese Elm bonsai is to set it in a sink or container nearly filled with water, making sure the water level is just beneath the edge of the plant, and allows it to sit in the water until it has absorbed enough water in the bottom. After it has been soaked for 5 to 10 minutes, get it out of the sink and place it where it can drain off any surplus water.
To ensure your bonsai is living healthy, you need to keep your plant correctly watered. Decide on your watering program on how the soil feels. If one part of the soil is dry, then you will need to water that part.
You can prune your bonsai. You will just have to remember that two nodes must remain after pruning and these nodes should be near the main trunk.
The tree should be repotted in early spring, at least one month before or after pruning. Repot after the first year, not later than the third year.
The Chinese Elm bonsai usually requires full or partial sunlight. The bonsai should be protected from harsh conditions. Take care of the roots during winter, because the plant has fleshy roots that can get damaged in cold. Very good air flow is also important for the growth of the plant.
The Chinese Elm bonsai requires feeding. If the plant is outdoors, feed it once a week with a high nitrogen fertilizer. Continue the weekly feeding of your Chinese Elm bonsai for one month and then reduce it to once a month.
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