A Note about Aphid
What are Aphid? Aphid are small, soft-bodied insects belonging to the superfamily Aphidoidea. They are common pests that feed on the sap of plants, including various garden plants, [...]
Bonsai Pests and Disease
Welcome to our Bonsai Pests and Disease blog articles. Here we share expert knowledge to help you identify, prevent, and treat common bonsai health issues. Bonsai pests are not common but can occur, even for indoor species. Spraying routinely with a plant invigorator is best practice. This acts a preventative measure. It is extremely effective and has the added benefit of foliar feeding your bonsai.
These posts are designed to guide you through everything from spotting early signs of pests. These include aphids, red spider mites, and scale insects, to tackling fungal diseases and ensuring your bonsai remains healthy and thriving.
Our blogs provide practical advice, professional tips, and natural solutions so you can care for your bonsai with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, our articles will help you keep your bonsai strong, resilient, and beautiful all year round.
Bonsai Bugs (Including beneficials)
At Bonsai Direct we use Biological Control to control some bonsai bugs in our growing areas. Some insects (we call them bonsai bugs) are friendlies and should be [...]
Bonsai Care – How to treat Aphid (Blackfly and Greenfly)
How to treat aphid Aphids are a very common insect which can suck the sap on both indoor and outdoor bonsai trees, and most other plants. Both greenfly [...]
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? [...]
Bonsai Root Rot: Causes, Signs, Treatment & Prevention
Bonsai root rot is a common problem bonsai growers face — and one of the most preventable. If your bonsai feels unstable in its pot, stays wet for [...]
Bonsai Tree Bugs
Do you have bugs on your bonsai tree? There are many different types of bugs that you could find on a bonsai. Most of these are harmless or [...]
Bonsai Watering Systems: How to Water Your Bonsai While on Holiday
Going on holiday should feel relaxing. However, worrying about your bonsai tree while you’re away can quickly spoil that feeling. Because bonsai grow in shallow pots with limited [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New Product – Foliar feed, Insecticide, Fungicide……Now in stock!
SB Plant Invigorator - 500ml Ready to use trigger spray We use SB Plant Invigorator weekly on all our bonsai to promote growth and help maintain healthy bonsai [...]
Spotty Leaves On Your Bonsai Tree – Black Spots on Bonsai Leaves
Spotty Leaves On Your Bonsai Tree - Black Spots on Bonsai Leaves Black Spot Black spot is a fungal disease which affects the leaves.On a bonsai this usually [...]
The symptoms of black spot on a Chinese Elm Bonsai
We have just received this enquiry from Dave Barden on our Facebook Page and thought readers may find it helpful in identifying early stages of black spot on [...]
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 [...]
