FAQ

Bonsai Practiced for centuries in China and Japan, bonsai is the reproduction of natural tree forms in miniature. Bonsai trees are living miniature trees which increase in beauty and value as they mature over the years.

How often should I water my bonsai tree?
How often should I fertilize my bonsai tree?
How often should I mist my bonsai tree?
How much sunlight is required for my bonsai tree?
How is miniaturizing a tree possible?
How do I trim and prune my bonsai?
How do I prevent diseases and insects from infecting my bonsai?
How do I train my bonsai?
What is bonsai soil and why is it used for bonsai?
How often should I re-pot my bonsai tree?

What is the average life of an air-plant?
How do I need to water an airplant?
Can I use any type of water?
Can I overwater air-plants?
Do airplants need sun?
Can they grow in any temperature?

Because bonsai trees are cultivated in limited amounts of soil, adequate feed is very important. As a general rule, a small amount of feed is given in the spring and a larger amount in the fall. Feed for bonsai should contain three principle ingredients; nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. It is also a good idea to use a fertilizer containing "chelated" iron. Water before fertilizing your tree and then apply at half the strength recommended by the brands manufacturer. We rotate the use of brands since different manufacturers add different amounts of trace elements and minerals. We also add Superthrive which is a vitamin supplement to our fertilizer mix. You may find it simpler and easier to use slow release fertilizer granules (placed over the soil) whose nutrients are released with each watering.