Why Is My Bonsai Tree Dying? Here’s How to Bring It Back to Life
Discover the main reasons why your bonsai tree may be struggling and how to help it recover.
Read MoreWelcome 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.
Discover the main reasons why your bonsai tree may be struggling and how to help it recover.
Read MoreIdentify bonsai root rot and learn how to prevent and deal with the problem. Includes a video by Bonsai Master Lloyd Noall.
Read MorePlanning a break but worried about your bonsai? In this guide, we explore bonsai watering systems and practical bonsai holiday watering solutions to keep your tree healthy while…
Read MoreIs your bonsai tree looking like it’s dying? Don’t panic—most bonsai aren’t beyond saving. With the right diagnosis and early action, you can revive your tree and help…
Read MoreWhat 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,…
Read MoreAt 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreWhen & 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?…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreSpotty 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…
Read MoreYellowing 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreSB 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…
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