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Popular Questions
I’m a beginner and would like some tips
If you’re new to the world of bonsai, then we are so glad you have joined us! Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to help you get started:
| Do’s | Dont’s |
|---|---|
| Do check your bonsai daily for water | Don’t let your bonsai dry out or get too wet |
| Do use your finger to check the dampness of the soil | Don’t use a moisture meter – they are unreliable |
| Do water when the soil is just damp to the touch | Don’t leave your bonsai standing in a container of water for a prolonged period of time |
| Do keep your bonsai well-pruned, as this encourages new buds to form | Don’t cover the soil surface with pebbles or gravel, as this makes it hard to tell when the bonsai needs watering |
| Do position your bonsai somewhere in a bright location, avoiding hot object such as radiators. | Don’t leave your bonsai on a hot windowsill during summer |
| Do repot your bonsai every 1 – 5 years | Don’t repot your bonsai if it isn’t looking too great |
| Do feed indoor bonsai weekly, and weekly during the summer for outdoor bonsai | Don’t feed your bonsai if it is struggling |
| Do spray your bonsai regularly with a tested insecticide, and spray under the leaves as well as on top | Don’t spray your bonsai with vinegar – we have noticed a lot of blogs and pages recommending this, but it will kill the leaves |
| Do check out our care pages, which include loads of great information and helpful videos | Don’t believe everything you read online – there is a lot of misinformation about caring for bonsai online, and a lot of this can actually cause your bonsai to suffer |
The 4 most important things for a bonsai:
- Water – watering is the most important part of caring for a bonsai. Please ensure that the soil is kept just damp at all times.
- Light – no plant is able to grow without natural daylight. Please ensure that your bonsai gets plenty of sunlight throughout the day.
- Food – bonsai are reliant on us for everything, so we need to make sure they get all the nutrients they need.
- Temperature – indoor bonsai in particular like to be kept at roughly room temperature. If they get cold, they can often drop their leaves and struggle to grow. If they get too hot, they can dry out.
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Brass Finish Bonsai Mister£24.99 -
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Chinese Top Quality Bonsai Root Shears£19.99 -
Chinese Top Quality Bonsai Twig Shears£19.99 -
Glass Bonsai Mister/Sprayer – 250ml£15.99 -
Large 1L Insecticide Suitable for Bonsai – BugClear™ Ultra Gun! – Treats Caterpillars£13.49 -
RoseClear ® Ultra – 200ml Concentrated Bonsai Insecticide & Fungicide£17.75 -
Chinese Top Quality Long-Handled Bonsai Fine Pruning Scissors [205mm]£19.99
Still need more help? If the tabs above don’t answer your question, we are here to help.
We regret that we are unable to refund or exchange any bonsai after 7 days of delivery. This is because they are live plants and we find that after this time they have been out of our care for too long. However, we are always here to help, so contact us and send a photo using the button below. Thank you for your understanding.
| Office Hours: 9:00 – 16:00, Mon – Fri Please Note: We do not work weekends or bank holidays | Phone: 01363 877752 (Sales Only) We regret we are unable to answer specific bonsai care and health questions over the phone, so kindly email a photo using the button above. | Address: Bonsai Direct (Office Only) Upcott Barns, Morchard Bishop Devon EX17 6NG |
Please note, if you have requested Monday delivery DPD may try to deliver over the weekend. This is to help prevent them falling behind, you can control this once you have received your 1-hour time slot.
