Bonsai Pine Trees - Enjoy The Beauty Of Pine Anywhere
Bonsai pine trees are some of the more popular bonsai. The idea of having something that grows so large in nature in such a small tiny space and looking exactly as it would if it were growing in nature is highly appealing. There are a few things to know with bonsai pine trees if you are looking to cultivate them or looking to care for them. The first thing to know with any bonsai tree and that includes bonsai pine trees is that they require care in order to remain the size and shape that they are. If you are looking into getting a bonsai, keep in mind it is not a plant you can just sit and let grow.
Caring For Bonsai Pine Trees
Bonsai pine trees take a bit more care than some bonsai because of the type of tree it is. They need full sun rather than partial. The reason for this is the more sunlight the tree gets the less likely it is for the needles on the tree to feel the need to grow and extend. Short needles help to keep the plant at a bonsai size. They also need to be carefully watered. If you water them too much they can either develop root rot, as in the case of the Japanese black pine which is very sensitive, or they can start to grow excessively and become harder to care for. To help control this and keep these things from happening, consider letting the plant dry out just a little bit between watering. In addition, to avoid the chance of root rot consider making sure that the pots are well drained so that the bonsai do not sit in moist soil for too long, it is also a good idea to keep the pine away from the wind because this too can cause the plant to dry out faster.
In regards to fertilizers, it is best to use organic products and fertilize in the spring, with a mixture of 0-10-10. It is also a good idea to stop fertilizing if you see buds start to swell and wait until the new needles are fully developed before adding fertilizer. This will help prevent the plant from growing rapidly. They are good for temperatures as low as 68 degrees and as high as about 86 degrees so they make a good choice for all types of climates.
