Watering when it rains
From BonsaiWIKI
In rainy weather, it's still a very good idea to check your trees daily.
1. Trees that have a full canopy of leaves may block rain from reaching the surface of the bonsai container.
2. Rainfall can be erratic or strongly directional and may not fully saturate all parts of the pot.
3. Rain is often accompanied by strong winds that might knock trees off your shelving or drop debris or tree limbs on your plants. If high winds are predicted, you can move your trees to a sheltered location, put them on the ground under the benches, or tie the pots to the benches with twine. (This method works better if your trees themselves are secured in their pots with tie wires.
Remember: when it rains for extended periods, overwatering troubles can arise.
You may want to tilt your bonsai containers by propping one end with a stone or block of wood. This will improve drainage by making water collect in the low corner rather than pool in the bottom of the pot.
| Watering - the Hardest Skill to Master |
| Watering Tips: The need for water | Monitoring soil moisture | Species & water | How to water | Learning to water |
| Watering Tools: Watering can | Hose-end sprayer | Drip watering | Dripper | Mister | Pump sprayer |
| Watering problems: Overwatering | Underwatering | Seasonal concerns | Watering when it rains | Bonsai not using water |
| Watering terms: Water quality | pH | Pollution | Chlorine | Chloramine | Root rot | Poor drainage | Humidity | RH | Mist |
