How to Water a Bonsai?
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It's every Bonsai owner's nightmare: coming home in the evening to find their tree with withered leaves.
The Bonsai lives in a tiny pot with very little soil. It has no reserves. Watering is not a chore, it's a matter of daily survival.
Don't panic. With the right techniques and tools, keeping a Bonsai alive is within everyone's reach. Here's the survival guide.
1. When to water? Forget the calendar!
Never say "I water every other day." That's the best way to kill your tree.
A Bonsai is wateredWhen it's thirsty. Its needs change according to the wind, sun, or room temperature.
The Golden Rule: The Finger Test
Touch the soil. If it's still moist or cool, don't water (risk of root rot). If the surface is dry and light, it's time!
In summer, it can be twice a day. In winter, every 3 days. Observation is key.
2. How to water? Fine Rain
Bonsai substrate is often granular (Akadama, pozzolana). If you pour water abruptly with a bottle, you will dig holes and expose the roots.
One must imitate a gentle rain. Water must penetrate gently without displacing the soil. Water until water drains through the drainage holes.
3. Which tool to use?
The Japanese Heritage (Copper)
Japanese masters traditionally use long-necked copper watering cans. They allow for surgical precision and deliver a microscopic rain.
The Modern Alternative (The Pro Plastic)
Copper requires maintenance and is expensive. For enthusiasts, there are modern versions made of high-density plastic, equipped with the same fine "roses" for watering, but lighter and more economical.
The Special Bonsai Watering Can
Look no further. Our Japanese plastic model is specifically designed not to damage the substrate thanks to its fine rose.
View the Japanese Watering Can
4. The holiday danger: The Drip-by-Drip solution
Going away for 4 days? Your Bonsai might die. Its pot is too small to store water.
If you don't have a neighbor to water, install a system ofDrip irrigationon a bottle. This ensures constant humidity without drowning the roots.
Take care of your art
Bonsai is demanding, but so rewarding. With the right watering can, care becomes a pleasure.
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GAUVIN jean paul
Je possède 6 bonsaïs de hauteur moyenne 30 cm maxi et cherche un système arrosage goutte à goutte pour mes absences maxi 4 semaines.pouvez-vous me conseiller en sachant qu.ils sont sur ma terrasse et que je n’ai pas d’arrivée d’eau.
Merci Cordialement jpg