A bonsai plant is a striking reminder of a longstanding art. Bonsai trees are very striking in appearance, so there are many who feature them in the home. You need to make sure that you are diligent in your bonsai tree care and give it some special attention since it's not able to benefit from direct sunshine and the effects of outdoor weather. Although they might look quite hardy, a bonsai can be very delicate, requiring precision watering and lighting.
Watering Your Indoor Bonsai
When you bring a bonsai tree indoors it will require sufficient lighting to replace the natural sunlight that it would have been receiving outdoors. Your plant will appreciate being located in an area with lots of air movement. How frequently you water your bonsai will depend on what kind it is and the condition of its soil. Some plants or trees need to have damp soil while others thrive well in spite of a drought.
Misting your plant may be necessary to produce a sort of rainforest humidity in which it will thrive. Humidity trays can be useful, but don't let the pot sit right in the water; it should be sitting on a stand or some stones.
Pruning and Cutting
The indoor bonsai tree will still need to be regularly pruned and cut to maintain its appearance. Just because bonsai plants look frozen in time does not mean that they do not grow. Both indoor bonsai and outdoor bonsai need to be repotted anywhere from once a year up to three years depending on the kind of tree. The branches will also need to be maintained to keep its style intact.
In the wintertime, you'll likely have to reduce fertilization, depending on the type of bonsai you have. This is due to the fact that some bonsai species become dormant in this season, and will not need the level of nutrients that they do in the warmer seasons. It's harder for an indoor bonsai to truly experience the seasonal cycles due to its simulated surroundings.
You need to be on the lookout for pests and other irregularities that might appear on your indoor bonsai trees. The fact that they are indoors may make them a favorite of spiders and other mites who are used to the great outdoors. Use a soft, damp cloth or brush to carefully clean the branches and leaves of an indoor bonsai.
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