There is a saying often circulated in the bonsai community: It takes three years to water. It means - it takes three years to learn how to water. In the early days, apprentices learned bonsai from a master. When they first started, they had to water for three years. Only after they understood the key points of watering did the master start teaching other skills (explaining the importance of watering).
A brief discussion on the basic principles of watering:
1. First, understand why watering is necessary
Everyone knows the truth. People will get thirsty easily if they don’t drink water. Plants will dry up and die if they are not watered. Water is a necessary condition for humans, animals and plants to maintain life; because the plants grown in bonsai are affected by external conditions (the amount of pot soil, season, weather, light, ventilation and other factors) , the amount and frequency of watering is a comprehensive issue); for example, watering is not just about watering, you have to see whether the bonsai is watered thoroughly (watering the bonsai thoroughly: the old air in the original soil is discharged and introduced The new air promotes water absorption and respiration by the roots of the plants in the pot).
2. Secondly, when should you water?
Generally when you go to the flower market to buy flowers and bonsais, when you ask: "How often does the boss need to water?" the answer you get is often: "Once a day" or "Once every two days" or..., the bonsai plants you buy often die or become stunted due to such misinformation. The roots are either drowned in water or die of thirst (dry up and die). Because everyone’s home has different temperature environments, sunlight, ventilation conditions, etc., they cannot be treated equally!
When should I water? In my personal opinion, once the potting soil is completely dry, you can water it once. A simple analysis is as follows:
1. Water the potting soil before it is dry. Over a long period of time, the roots of the plants will suffocate because the soil is too wet and cannot breathe. ,corruption....
2. The pot soil is too dry and has reached the bottom of the pot without watering. The roots will wither due to water loss. If you water again when you find out, the roots have withered and lost their ability to absorb water. Soak again. It will rot when exposed to water... (My beloved bonsai plants are also alive. It is a pity to keep them dead and it will affect your confidence in raising bonsai in the future).
3. It is recommended that everyone keep in mind the eight-character policy: dry it thoroughly and water it thoroughly; don’t dry it and don’t water it.
4. It is recommended that you adjust the watering time and frequency according to the individual bonsai environment, season, sunshine, ventilation, amount of pot soil and other conditions.
3. Again
How to control the amount of watering? Watering cannot only look at the surface moisture of the bonsai soil or the penetration of water into the bottom of the pot (due to the small space above the pot soil and Due to reasons such as gaps between the pot and the soil, it is easy to cause misleading illusions when watering. It may seem that the soil of the bonsai has been watered thoroughly, but in fact the soil of the bonsai has not been watered thoroughly.) The principle of controlling watering: water slowly and slowly, and water frequently at intervals
< p> Friendly reminder: After watering the bottom of the pot, water will flow from the bottom of the pot. Depending on the size of the bonsai, the small bonsai should be watered again after an interval of five minutes (an interval of ten minutes for large bonsai).4. In short, the amount and frequency of watering for bonsai should be adjusted according to the season, climate, and plant growth conditions:
The environmental conditions in different places will vary with the time. The edges change due to changes in seasons, climate, and sunshine throughout the year. Therefore, it is recommended that you carefully observe changes in the environmental conditions of your home, and then adjust your watering timing (noon watering is recommended in winter, and evening watering is best in spring, autumn, and summer).
5. Watering precautions:
Note: In addition, the conditions of plants such as those that have just changed soil, are blooming, fruiting, hardwoods, conifers, etc., need to be watered. The amount must also be adjusted. In short, the basic principles must be mastered: dry thoroughly and water thoroughly, do not dry or water.
A. Watering timing that is easily misled:
The following two conditions often mislead our judgment, causing the bonsai to lose water or become too wet:
a .When it rains, especially when it rains continuously during the rainy season in summer, it is easy for the pot soil to only wet the surface. The roots at the bottom of the pot cannot actually absorb water, especially the larger the crown of the tree, the more it needs to be like an umbrella. Be careful (for foliage viewing, it is recommended to observe the plant leaves. Watering is needed if the leaves are curled or lackluster).
b. When the surface of the potting soil is completely covered with moss, or when the surface of the potting soil is covered with moss due to fertilization, decoration, etc., or when the potting soil is completely invisible due to fertilizer, (the moss looks green and wet) (but the soil underneath is indeed dry), or watering desperately without touching the soil with hands to confirm the dryness, etc., friends, please remember!
B. Things to note when watering:
a. It is best to use a watering can or install a watering nozzle on the end of the water pipe. The thinner the water spray, the better.
b. When opening the faucet in the sun, drain the "hot water" from the front section of the water pipe before watering the bonsai to avoid scalding the branches and leaves.
c. When watering, let the water drop naturally like rain. It is recommended not to rush into the pot soil!
6. "Five views" and "one principle" for watering miniature bonsai.
A look at plant pots.
Second, look at the soil used for bonsai.
Thirdly look at the plant leaves.
Fourth look at the growing season.
Five check the weather of the day.
One principle: water thoroughly when dry, don’t water until dry.
By mastering the above watering details, I believe that your bonsai can also grow green leaves, bloom and bear fruit, cultivate your sentiments, and reap the joy of success.
Promote the culture of miniature bonsai and promote the development of miniature bonsai
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