Bonsai Help

Welcome to our bonsai help section, your go-to resource for expert guidance on all aspects of bonsai care! From watering and pruning to understanding leaf symptoms, our comprehensive guides cover everything you need to know to keep your bonsai healthy and thriving. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, our practical tips and advice will empower you to nurture your bonsai with confidence and care. Explore our resources today and unlock the secrets to creating beautiful, vibrant bonsai trees that bring joy and tranquillity to your home or garden.

We offer free next working day on all bonsai to most regions of the UK. This includes all areas of England, Wales, Edinburgh and Glasgow! We deliver 7 days a week and offer a range of delivery options. Please place your order by 3:15pm for next working day delivery. Alternatively, you can choose your preferred delivery date at the checkout. You can add extras including gift wrap, balloons, and personalised hanging tags once you add the bonsai to the basket. You will also receive a care guide with tips, general variety information and symbolism with each bonsai.

The deciduous state allows you to truly appreciate the structure

Winter Bonsai Tree Care

During winter, bonsai trees slow their growth or enter full dormancy. While this rest period is natural and necessary, it also makes them more vulnerable to cold, frost, [...]

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Is My Bonsai Tree Dying? How to Spot the Signs and Save It

Caring for a bonsai is deeply rewarding, and the good news is that serious health problems are actually quite rare. Most people enjoy their bonsai for years with [...]

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Bonsai Starter Kit | learn with Lloyd

What Not to Do with Your Bonsai – Bonsai Tree Care Tips from Expert Lloyd at Bonsai Direct

Comment your top bonsai tips below!👇 Hello! I’m Lloyd, bonsai specialist here at Bonsai Direct. I’ve spent years nurturing thousands of trees, helping customers, and guiding bonsai lovers [...]

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Bonsai Tree trouble shooter

Bonsai Trouble Shooter

We hope this bonsai trouble shooter helps you identify the issue with your bonsai. Are you having trouble with your bonsai? Is it not looking in the best [...]

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What to do with my bonsai when i am on holiday

What do I do with my bonsai tree when I go on holiday?

What do I do with my bonsai tree when I go on holiday? Please take your little tree on holiday with you 😆 If you are just going [...]

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Troubleshoot your bonsai problems

My bonsai looks dead. What should I do?

If you've reached this post because you're concerned about the health of your bonsai tree, then you've come to the right place.Firstly, don't fret that your bonsai is [...]

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Leaf drop on bonsai tree leaves

Leaf Drop on My Bonsai – Help!

Firstly, don't panic! Leaf drop is very normal and it doesn't necessarily mean that your bonsai is dying. There are 3 main causes of leaf drop, as shown [...]

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Bonsai care & maintenance

Bonsai Care and Advice – Bonsai Tree Maintenance

When & how do I water my bonsai? How do I feed my bonsai? When & how do I prune my bonsai? Where do I position my bonsai? [...]

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The Bonsai Direct Care Handbook

Bonsai Care Information

Bonsai care information Caring for a bonsai can be daunting, especially when its your first. Consequently, we wanted to give you as much insight as possible into different [...]

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Choose your bonsai tree

Help Me Choose My Bonsai

Help me choose my bonsai tree! All of the indoor bonsai we grow have been carefully selected to ensure that they grow well in the UK. Additionally, they [...]

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Positioning bonsai trees

Where Should I Put My Bonsai Tree?

Where Should I Put My Bonsai Tree? Place your bonsai on a humidity tray; this will catch the water draining through the holes in the bottom of the [...]

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General Bonsai tree care

General bonsai advice

General bonsai advice We recommend that all indoor bonsai are placed on a drip tray or saucer. Frequently called a humidity tray, these are ultimately to prevent damage [...]

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My bonsai isn't looking good, what do I do?

The leaves on my bonsai have gone dry and crispy – what should I do?

Are the Leaves on your Bonsai Dry and Crispy? If the leaves on your bonsai tree remain green, but are dry and crispy, then your bonsai could have [...]

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Yellow leaves on Bonsai Tree – What is wrong?

Yellowing leaves... . ..do not always mean that you have a problem. A number of trees, some evergreens included, have leaves which turn yellow at a certain time [...]

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Bonsai Tree Care & Advice

Bonsai Tree Care – Help – Question & Answer

Do you have bonsai care questions? Or require bonsai care advice? If you have any questions about your bonsai tree, that you would like to ask our experts, [...]

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