Tips for watering elm bonsai

1. Tips for watering elm bonsai

Water when the soil is dry and wet: When watering the elm bonsai, you should follow the rule of watering when the soil is dry and wet. Generally, you need to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. If the soil is still moist, do not water it at this time. To determine whether the elm bonsai is lacking water and has become dry, you can observe the surface of the soil. If you find that the soil surface is white and dry, and the soil is slightly compacted, it means that the elm tree is lacking water and you can water it normally.

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry: When watering elm trees, you must follow the rule of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. Water thoroughly at one time until water flows out from the bottom of the pot, so as to promote water penetration into the soil and allow the roots to fully absorb water. The elm tree cannot be watered only halfway, otherwise the roots at the bottom will still not be able to obtain water and will still be in a state of water shortage and drought. At the same time, the elm tree should not be watered too much, otherwise excessive watering at the roots will cause root suffocation and root rot.

2. Precautions for watering elm bonsai

Watering time: When watering elm bonsai, it is generally best to water it in the morning or evening, and avoid watering during the high temperature period at noon. If there is too much of a difference between the water temperature and the soil temperature, root damage may occur. When the temperature is cold in winter, you can choose to water near noon.

Spray water for moisturizing: In addition to watering the roots of the elm tree, you also need to spray water on the surrounding branches and leaves for moisturizing.

Watering weather: When watering the elm bonsai, if it is rainy, you can stop watering.