Archive of Fertilization

24Aug2006

Proper Fertilization Techniques For Bonsai

A proper program of fertilization is important for the cultivation of all types of plants, but is of particular importance when growing bonsai. There are two reasons for this. First, bonsai are grown in containers. This means there is very little space available from which the roots can obtain nutrients. Secondly, the soil mixtures traditionally used for proper bonsai cultivation are made up

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14Jul2006
Kev Bailey
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Organic Fertilisers

Advice differs widely on fertilising bonsai and can be confusing. This is partly due to the numbers of fertilisers now available to the bonsai grower and also because of the different planting mixtures used. Also, trees at different stages of development require specific feeding regimes to achieve the desired objectives. This is therefore a subject which is crucial to success and will pay great

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