Natal Plum Bonsai Care

Protect from freezing during the winter.
Natal plum bonsai care. Training deals with the art of bonsai and should be thoroughly understood before undertaking or left to a professional. Check often for them on the new growth along the stems and on the undersides of the leaves. In addition natal plum is a strong plant which tolerates almost any abuse. They do not like being soaking wet and prefer to dry out a little between waterings.
Although they are sun lovers if given enough light it will do well indoors. When grown under optimum conditions of high heat and humidity growth is extremely rapid and the rooting of cuttings an almost sure success. Maintenance repotting will give your tree fresh soil and encourage a more compact root system. If insects are present spray with an insecticidal soap or a light horticultural oil which specify on the label that they are for use on fruit producing plants or vegetables.
Natal plum is a strong and moderately fast growing plant which tolerates almost any abuse. Natal plum bonsai are susceptible to aphids and scale insects. This showy plant is native to south africa and can be grown under almost any conditions except freezing cold. Natal plum is a tropical plant and in its natural environment likes full sun.
For best results plant natal plum in sandy soil that drains well as this will help naturally deter root rot. Training this brief explanation of basic care does not cover training. If you have grown a specific variety and wish to have more plants propagate new plants from cuttings to ensure all of the plants have the same characteristics. Natal plum bonsai trees are best trimmed into informal upright or cascade shapes.
Your bonsai will also respond well to foliar feeding with a water soluble fertilizer applied every other month as a spray. Natal plum is a strong and moderately fast growing plant which tolerates almost any abuse. When grown under optimum conditions of high heat and humidity growth is extremely rapid and the rooting of cuttings an almost sure success.