Bonsai Winter

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Bonsai winter. Most hobbyists living in less than tropical climates grow tropical trees outdoors in late spring through the summer and bring them indoors for the winter. A common concern of bonsai hobbyists is what to do with their outdoor bonsai trees in areas with freezing temperatures in the winter months. The only exceptions to this need for dormancy are tropical and subtropical species. Protecting your bonsai trees in winter trees in most parts of the world are subjected to temperatures of 15 f minus 10 degrees celsius and below in winter.
Watch the video below for a short introduction to the bonsai tree basics oscar founder bonsai empire. In winter the tree is dormant because of very cold weather in early spring growth begins again in spring and early summer there is major growth in high summer the tree is dormant due to the heat in early. Winter care for bonsai dormancy. When it s cold the snow will cover your bonsai and protect a layer of insulation to the roots.
Bury the pot all the way into the dirt and place mulch up to the first branch of your tree. Bonsai trees kept outdoor for your conifers and hardy deciduous bonsai snow can be your best friend in winter. If you have the space a basement set up under lights will work. The ideal indoor location is on a window sill facing south.
A common practice is to bury your bonsai in the pot in a hole for the winter. A small greenhouse may be ideal. See the page on growing bonsai trees indoors. We introduce you to the fascinating and living art of bonsai and help you get started.
Placement winter once nightly lows begin approaching the 50 degree mark it is time to bring your indoor bonsai inside. Tropical and subtropical bonsai. However unlike trees planted in the ground bonsai trees are in containers. The effect of freezing on bonsai.
In general the period for intervention more or less coincides with seasonal changes. The mulch will act as insulation and also help trap moisture. Usually their roots are far too deep underground to freeze and therefore these trees have no trouble coping with freezing temperatures at all. An east or west exposure is second best.
Being below the ground will help keep the bonsai warm throughout the winter.