Bonsai trees

3 most popular species in europe

• Zelkova: With its small toothed leaves, this tree is beautiful to see.This tree originates from China and Japan and in the Netherlands is suitable as a tree for indoors. Especially in summer, this tree requires a lot of water. The best time for pruning is early spring.
• Carmona: This tree is characterized by firm dark green glossy leaves and small white flowers. It originates in southeast Asia and is therefore suitable here as an indoor tree. In summer, the tree requires a lot of water and bonsai nutrition. Pruning can be done all year round.
• Ligustrum: You can recognize this tree by its soft small leaves. Pruning is best done in early spring. The water requirement is higher in summer than in winter.

On average, the Bonsai needs water about once every 3 days. But this is an average. It is best to watch your little tree when it needs water. Make sure the little tree does not dry out completely. Tip: Water the Bonsai in 2x. The first time to loosen the soil well, the second time the bonsai can only absorb the water well. If you repot the Bonsai, it is important to choose a new pot with an opening at the bottom. This will allow the Bonsai to release excess water, preventing root rot.

This depends on how often you repot it. if the tree is given more room in a larger pot it will grow taller quickly. By pruning and pot size you can determine how high the Bonsai can grow.

When you have just taken the tree into your home, you may find that some leaves turn yellow and fall off. This is no reason to panic. The Bonsai has just completed a trip in a closed box and also needs to acclimate to its new environment. Provide a good light location, but not in bright sun, avoid hot and cold air currents and keep an eye on the humidity of the soil. You will see new leaves appear on the little tree in no time.

This depends on whether it is an indoor or outdoor Bonsai. A bonsai kept outdoors needs nutrition only during the growing season, in winter the little tree goes into hibernation. An indoor Bonsai needs nutrition all year round. Add the indicated amount of Bonsaiworld Bonsai nutrition to the water once every 2 weeks. This way, the tree gets all the nutrients it needs for optimal and healthy growth.

Although your bonsai may look dead at the moment, let me reassure you that it probably isn't. Our bonsai trees are exceptionally strong and resilient because they have been cared for in our nursery for 12 years. Because of this long growing period, they have built up great resistance, making them primal strong and often able to recover well.

It sounds like your bonsai may be very dry. If so, I recommend placing the bonsai, including the pot, on a deep saucer with water. This will allow the tree to absorb water directly through the roots, which is crucial for recovery.

Carefully remove the dead leaves by hand so that the bonsai can focus its energy on developing new, healthy leaves instead of wasting energy on the old ones.

Leave the bonsai like this for 1 to 2 weeks, in a stable spot at room temperature, out of drafts, not right next to a window and not above or near a heater. Do make sure there is plenty of daylight.

If your bonsai is just too wet, do not water for 1 to 2 weeks until the soil feels less moist. The bonsai can do quite well without water for a while; in the case of too much water, a period without water actually does the bonsai good.

After this period you can care for the bonsai again as described in the provided bonsai booklet.

Although your bonsai may not look good right now, I want to reassure you that it is probably not as serious as it seems. Our bonsai trees are particularly strong and resilient, having been carefully grown in our nursery for 12 years. Because of this long development, they have built up natural resistance, which means that they often recover well, even if they look a bit barren.

Follow these care tips to get your bonsai healthy and green again:

If the bonsai feels very dry, place the tree, including pot, on a deep saucer filled with water. This will allow the roots to absorb water directly, which is essential for recovery.

Carefully remove dead leaves by hand. This allows the bonsai to focus its energy on developing new, healthy leaves instead of wasting energy on the old ones.

Leave the bonsai like this for 1 to 2 weeks, in a stable spot at room temperature, out of drafts and not next to a window or heater. Make sure it gets plenty of daylight, but avoid direct sunlight.

On the contrary, if your bonsai is too wet, stop watering for 1 to 2 weeks until the soil feels less moist. In the case of too much water, a short dry spell actually does the bonsai good.

After this period you can care for the bonsai again as described in the provided bonsai booklet.

Is this not working? Then try the following:

Remove the bonsai from the pot and place it on a saucer with water. Then leave the tree outside for 2 weeks, in a sheltered place such as the patio or balcony. The bonsai will probably shed its leaves and begin to form new buds. As soon as you see this new growth, you can bring the bonsai back inside, and it will continue to grow again!

We usually have fixed type of bonsai trees that we grow and sell, but sometimes we also supply a less common species because this bonsai, for example, is ready for shipment and other species are not yet.

We provide a booklet in which you can find which type of bonsai you received from us, in this booklet there are pictures of the different types of bonsai with name and a short piece of text.

Are you unsure about which type of bonsai you received? Just send our customer service team a message with a picture of your bonsai, and we can tell you which tree it is: [email protected]

Mold on the trunk or soil of your bonsai can sometimes occur, but it is not harmful to the tree. Mold is often caused by humid conditions, such as during transport or when the tree is in a damp environment or just by sweltering conditions. Although it can look worrisome, it almost never poses a threat to the bonsai.

The fungus can even serve as a natural food source for your bonsai by breaking down organic material. You can gently remove the fungus if desired by lightly brushing off the trunk or the top layer of soil. In addition, make sure the bonsai gets adequate air circulation and is not left too wet.

With proper care and a good balance of water and ventilation, the bonsai will recover and continue to grow healthily.

If you give the bonsai as a gift within a day of receiving it, it is best to leave the tree in the packaging for a while, but if you do not give the bonsai as a gift until a later date, the bonsai must be removed from the packaging.

This is done as follows: Take the bonsai out of the packaging, place the bonsai in a bright spot but not directly next to a window because of drafts, also not above a heater, make sure the bonsai is in a spot with room temperature and give the bonsai a small amount of water 2 to 3 times a week at most.

Once the time comes to give the tree as a gift, temporarily put it back in its packaging. This way your bonsai stays in top condition and you can give the recipient some care tips in advance 😉

Small flies on your bonsai often occur when the soil is too moist. These flies lay their eggs in the moist soil, where the larvae feed on organic material. Although they are not harmful in small numbers, they can be a sign that the bonsai is getting too much water.

Also, the bonsai is a fine place for flies to house themselves, because the bonsai is 100% organic grown , which means that the tree contains no pesticides or herbicides. Pure nature, in other words.

To control the flies and prevent further infestation, you can let the soil dry out slightly and provide better ventilation around the bonsai. The flies will then go away on their own.

Bonsai, like ordinary trees, can live for thousands of years if properly cared for. If properly maintained, bonsai trees can reach an impressive age. Some of the oldest bonsai trees in the world are more than 800 years old. These ancient bonsai are the result of generations of care, patience and dedication.

Top 5 oldest bonsai trees in the world:

1. Jukai Bonsai (over 1,000 years old) - Japan.
2. Shunkaen Bonsai (over 800 years old) - Japan.
3. Sandai-Shogun-no Matsu (more than 500 years old) - Japan.
4. Ficus bonsai (over 1,000 years old) - Italy.
5. Hiroshima Pine (over 400 years old) - Japan.

With proper care, your bonsai can also reach an impressive age!