Water is one of the most important natural factors that help plants survive, grow and develop.
Plants can not live without water. The following tips will help you determine the need for irrigation water for your home bonsai.
The basics to know about watering plants.
1. Water the bonsais in your home by the time it takes the trees to receive moisture in their natural environment.
Some non-moisturizing plants need some days to dry up after each irrigation, even several weeks between each irrigation. Some other ornamental plants require more water to irrigate more frequently, but still require a short space for dry soil between irrigations. Some types only prefer wet soil, which requires that you work hard to water them every day. Pay attention to the type of ornamental plants you choose to be able to provide them with the amount of water they need.
However, you also need to keep in mind that these things may change as many home grown plants change the amount of water they need more or less depending on each stage of growth and other environmental conditions. like moisture, sunlight …
2. Combine the frequency of watering with the needs of ornamental plants in each growth period. Watch if your bonsai leaves turn yellow and begin to show signs of wilting, these are signs that the plant needs immediate supply of water.
3. Do not water too much water for your home bonsai in a watering session. Many ornamental plants have died because of root overgrowth than any other cause. When you water too much water for your plants, the pots are submerged so that the oxygen can not reach the roots, the roots will die and start to rot.
Type of water and time of watering the plants
1. Rain water, well water and bottled water are often the best irrigating water for indoor bonsai. You can collect rain water at the time of the showers. However, keep in mind that air in some areas sometimes pollutes rainwater, so you should avoid using it for watering plants. Similarly, well water is also sometimes too alkaline for your favorite plants in your home. Bottled water is the best, but also the most expensive. In addition, chlorinated water will not harm plants in the home, so you can also use it to water plants.
2. Tap water will not be harmful to plants. You should avoid using water that is water-soluble because it usually contains salt, which will build up in the soil for several months and damage your plants.
3. Avoid direct watering too hot or too cold on the ornamental plants, especially those with succulent leaves. Pour new water into your watering can after each watering and leave it to the next watering. That way, the water will reach the right temperature.
4. If possible, water the bonsai in the morning. This will allow the leaves to moisten and have time to dry out during the day. Plants with dried leaves can be less prone to parasitic diseases during cool evenings.
5. Water less during hibernation. Most indoor bonsai grow rapidly in the spring and summer and require a lot of water at this time. During the late fall and winter seasons, they will progress slowly and require less water. The opposite is true for some other indoor plants, which may require less water for spring, summer, and plenty of water throughout the fall and winter.
How to water the plants in the home
1. For most indoor plants, you can check the humidity of the soil simply by pressing your finger down to a depth of about 1 or less. If the soil is dry, ornamental plants need extra water. If the soil is moist, check back after a few days. For moist plants, water immediately when the top of the soil is dry. As for the desert plants, do not moisturize, let the whole pots dry almost before you water them.
2. Use a long tap water to irrigate all sides of the bonsai tree easily and avoid spreading out. You should avoid direct irrigation on the leaves.
3. Water the plants until the water begins to drain out of the bush’s drainage hole to ensure that all soil is moistened. Wait a moment and pour leftover water from the bottom plates. If you leave the water left on the plate for more than a day or two, it can cause the roots to rot. Note: If the soil mix is too dry, it may allow the water to drift off, so the irrigation water will drain out of the drain immediately without moistening the soil. To prevent this from happening, water the soil slowly so that the soil has a chance to absorb moisture.
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