Tips for Ginkgo Bonsai

Planting time and soil for ginkgo bonsai

When making ginkgo bonsai, you need to choose the right time. It is generally better to plant it in spring and autumn. When making ginkgo bonsai, you need to choose a deeper flowerpot because ginkgo itself is a deep-rooted plant. When planting, the soil is generally loose and fertile soil rich in humus and with good drainage.

Placement of ginkgo bonsai

When placing ginkgo bonsai, because ginkgo is a plant that likes light, it needs to be placed in a place with sufficient light, and it is best to place it in a place with good air circulation and a relatively humid environment. However, you must pay attention to proper shading in the summer, and you can overwinter outdoors in the winter, but you must pay attention to keeping warm.

Water and fertilizer management for ginkgo bonsai

When growing ginkgo bonsai, the soil in the pot needs to be kept moist. It should not be too dry, but there should be no accumulation of water either. In summer, because the temperature is high and evaporation is more vigorous, more watering is needed, once in the morning and evening every day. When autumn comes, watering should be reduced. As for fertilization, it is mainly to apply base fertilizer in winter. During the vigorous growth period in spring and summer, topdressing should be carried out in time. Generally, a thin layer of fertilizer water is enough, which can promote the growth of branches and leaves.

Pruning of ginkgo bonsai

Ginkgo bonsai requires pruning to maintain a good shape. In spring, ginkgo begins to sprout, and you can prune it at this time. The branches should be kept relatively sparse. If the bonsai is relatively small, just keep 3 to 5 branches. In order to shape the tree, the branches can be tied or pruned to achieve a certain ornamental effect.

Ginkgo bonsai should be repotted in due time

Ginkgo trees are usually repotted every two years, during the spring equinox. The root system of ginkgo is relatively developed, so when repotting, you can trim the roots appropriately, remove some of the soil, and then repot it.