Who Cares About a Bonsai Tree?!

Most Bonsai Trees are tropical or sub-tropical, so they will need to be kept where it's relatively warm and somewhat humid. They will require sunlight, of course; just be careful that it doesn't get too much direct sunlight so that it dries out. That was one of my first mistakes -- keeping it on the windowsill all day, so it was practically being fried in the full sunlight at midday. It is best to keep your bonsai in a spot that gives it a lot of indirect sunlight. Also, for indoor bonsai care, be aware that large electric devices like TVs or stereos that are always on will give off heat that can affect your Bonsai.

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Okay, I didn't actually try to give my Bonsai Tree *that* much water, but I did learn a few things about how and when to water. The first was to water early in the day, especially as I kept my Bonsai in a sunny spot, so there isn't a big shock when i put cold water in the warm soil. As for how often to water, I discovered that it's best to water when the soil is beginning to dry, but hasn't completely dried out yet. If the soil is still damp, then I wait until it's mostly dry to the touch.

Another consideration in Bonsai Care and watering is how deep and wide the pot is. Some Bonsai trees tend to have quite shallow and wide pots, so the roots will be more spread out. Make sure to water all around the pot so that all of the roots get some water.

If you live in a particularly dry area, you may want to look into having a humidity tray to help your Bonsai stay hydrated.

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Even an itty bitty little Bonsai tree will need food to grow strong (although not so big). One important thing to remember about adding fertilizer for Bonsai Care is to do it after watering, while the soil is wet. This helps the fertilizer to spread out evenly. If you water after fertilizing, the water will wash away a lot of the fertilizer.

Fertilizers have varying proportions of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels, and it's useful to know how each one affects Bonsai growth. Nitrogen-rich fertilizers promote lefaf growth, and this is best added in spring and summer. In the fall, adding some potassium-rich fertilizer will help give your Bonsai tree a strong trunk and branches. Fertilizer can be added about once a month during winter, and every 2-3 weeks throughout the rest of the year.

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One bonus Bonsai Care tip, courtesy of Mom, is to say nice things to and about your Bonsai tree. And if you really want to make it happy, sing to it. I didn't ask her what kinds of songs, though... :P

IMHO, if you want some real Bonsai Growing Tips, you should check out one (or both) of these books:
Bonsai Mastery Secrets
Bonsai Gardening Secrets