Become an expert in the cultivation of bonsai

Difference between indoor and outdoor bonsai

First of all, an indoor bonsai requires different temperature and light conditions from an outdoor one.

In this way, the outdoor one is able to resist the cold of winter while the indoor one needs heat during that time.

Most common species

This type of tree can be categorized by height and shape. Thus, we find Shito, the smallest type of bonsai. On the contrary, Omono can reach 120 centimeters in height.

Taking into account the shape of the trunk, the inclination and the crown, we can find different types of bonsai such as the Chokkan, which is characterized by having a trunk that gradually reduces its thickness from the base towards the branches, and the Moyogi, whose figure is curved.

Others that attract attention are Fukinagashi, whose translation is “tree swept by the wind” in clear reference to its leaning appearance; Kengai, whose branches adopt the shape of a waterfall; and Yose-ue, which is made up of several bonsai planted in the same container, like a forest.

In Brycus you will find a wide variety of bonsai cataloged by type, age, habitat, gender and origin. Some examples are the Zelkova, Portulacaria, Malus, Juniperus and Fraxinus bonsai.

A type of pot for each phase

During the development stage, you can use the so-called training pot, made of ceramic, which allows the bonsai to grow correctly. Some experts even recommend adding strainers so that it grows faster.

And when it finishes its growth process, it is transferred to what is called a exhibition pot. In this way you will guarantee the proper care of the plant.

Annual fertilizer and constant watering

Among the main tips from the experts is fertilizing the bonsai throughout the year and watching the humidity of the substrate. Every time you water it, you should use a watering can whose head is made up of small holes, so the water coverage will be uniform throughout the plant.

In addition, it is advisable to water the bonsai by periods, until the substrate is gradually soaked, and moisten the crown of the tree daily using a sprayer.

On the other hand, they warn that leaving water in the pot's saucer can be harmful to the roots. For this reason it is advisable to put a layer of volcanic clayunder the bonsai. Thus, the plant will have enough moisture to stay healthy.

Sunny location

This factor is decisive in growing bonsai indoors, since it needs light to grow.

A good place to place it can be a window, although care must be taken with the magnifying effect that the glass can generate. So, to prevent the plant from burning and dehydrating due to excessive heat, in summer it is recommended that the bonsai be slightly away from the window.

It is also convenient to turn the pot at least once a month. This guarantees that the growth of the bonsai is homogeneous.

Regular pruning

Another fundamental advice is to prun the bonsai, which is practically the same whether indoors or outdoors. However, special attention must be paid to the development of indoor bonsai, since it grows continuously, especially during spring and summer, when pruning must be carried out. b>.

With this in mind, it is vital to remember that cutting a bud means distributing the force to the rest of the tree. This allows its branches to develop better and to grow more evenly. So pruning should be done every time a shoot exceeds three nodes, that is, the distance between the leaves.

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