When and how to change the soil of pine bonsai

Time to change the soil of pine bonsai

The best time to change the soil for pine bonsai is in early spring each year. At this time, the plant is in a dormant stage. Changing the soil at this time is beneficial to its survival and will not cause too much damage to it.

How to repot and change soil for pine bonsai

Before repotting and changing the soil of a pine bonsai, you need to prepare a new pot and substrate. Choose a pot of suitable size and take the plant out of the old pot. You don't need to remove all the original soil. You can remove only half of it, leaving the roots with half of the soil ball. Transplant it directly into the new pot, then add some new soil and compact it with your hands.

Precautions for changing soil for pine bonsai

1. During the soil change process of pine bonsai, the roots need to be properly trimmed, but there is no need to trim the leaves. The soil must be compacted after repotting. Do not fertilize the pine tree immediately. It is recommended to wait until the pine tree has grown for one or two months before doing so to ensure the smooth growth of new roots.

2. When changing the soil for pine bonsai, it is better to use soil with very good water permeability, and the soil should preferably be acidic, which is conducive to the growth of pine trees.

3. It is better to apply various cake fertilizers when changing the soil of pine bonsai. For example, bean cake fertilizer, rapeseed cake fertilizer, sesame cake fertilizer, etc. are the best as base fertilizers. Some other inorganic compound fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers can also be applied.

Maintenance method of pine bonsai after changing soil

1. After changing the soil, the pine bonsai needs to be watered immediately. Note that the water must be poured thoroughly at one time. Keep it moisturized and prevent it from being blown by the wind. Do not stop spraying water on the leaves. You can spray water every three to four hours.

2. The soil of pine bonsai is changed in spring, and it needs to be watered every 10 days or so. For pine trees that have their soil changed in autumn, they need to be watered for wintering and watered for regrowth in mid-to-late March of the following year.

3. The yellowing of the leaves of the pine bonsai after changing the soil may be caused by direct exposure to strong sunlight, or it may be caused by lack of water. In addition, this situation may also occur if the plant lacks nutrients.

4. The pine bonsai cannot be exposed to the sun immediately after the soil is changed. It needs to be allowed to slowly see the light after a week. It can be placed in a bright and ventilated place on the balcony.