Watering Bonsai

From BonsaiWIKI

Watering is the irrigation of plants with water.

Watering is said to be one of the most difficult skills to learn. Most of the difficulties that beginning bonsai fanciers have can usually be attributed to problems with watering.

1 General Tips
2 Improper Watering
3 Watering Bonsai - Variables
4 Watering Bonsai - Links

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General Tips

Bonsai should be checked for water needs daily and watered only as needed.
Watering should be done deeply and thoroughly. See How to water

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Improper Watering

Many growth problems can be attributed to improper watering. Learn more about

Daily watering needs.

The dangers of overwatering include root rot and the growth of molds and hornwort.
Underwatering can lead to the death of portions of the root system and dependent parts of the tree.
How can I tell the difference between Dehydration vs sunburn?

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Watering Bonsai - Variables

With all the variables at work, the difficulty in watering properly is a challenge that can require several years' experience to perfect: In addition to the variables of tree species, bonsai container size and depth, bonsai soil composition, we should consider the timing of watering, the amount of water applied, the frequency of watering, and the seasonal variables of temperature, wind and relative humidity.

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