How should i water my bonsai?

Question

How should i water my bonsai?

Answer 1

The proper way is to water from the top. If there is glued on gravel as a top dressing, remove it, it's just there so they can be shipped easier to the stores without loosing soil.

Other than that, you should research what type of tree you have so you can find out it's watering requirements. Some plants need to dry out quite a bit between watering, while some need constant moisture. None should stay soaking wet unless it is a bog plant.

Answer 2

This website will give you some basic information on Bonsai Care http://www.bonsai-garden.com/

Additionally there are a series of bonsai related articles that address specific issues growers of bonsai deal with http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-arti...

Goodluck!

Answer 3

Hundreds of species are made into bonsai and some require different watering procedures.  If you don't know the species, send a photo or description of the foliage to me at:

[e-mail] , and I'll send you care instructions for it.  Meanwhile, you'll want to read the watering section of the Bonsai Care page on my site:

http://www.american-bonsai.com