A bonsai tree is a beautiful example of an ancient tradition. Because bonsai trees are so attractive, many people love to display them in their houses. Special care is required for your indoor bonsai since they’re not exposed to full, natural sunlight and outdoor weather.
Although they might look quite hardy, a bonsai can be very delicate, requiring precision watering and lighting.
When you bring a bonsai tree indoors it will require sufficient lighting to replace the natural sunlight that it would have been receiving outdoors. Your plant will also benefit if it is placed in a well ventilated area.
How frequently you water your bonsai will depend on what kind it is and the condition of its soil. There are some bonsai trees that require well watered soil, but others are able to survive with almost no moisture.
A bonsai plant will respond well to frequent misting as it soaks up the humidity. You can use a humidity tray, but be certain that your pot is placed on some small rocks or a stand, and not sitting directly in the water.
The indoor bonsai tree will still need to be regularly pruned and cut to maintain its appearance. Just because bonsai plants look frozen in time does not mean that they do not grow. You need to repot your bonsai, whether it’s indoors or out, every year to three years, depending on the variety. In addition, the branches must receive proper care so they keep their shape.
In the wintertime, you’ll likely have to reduce fertilization, depending on the type of bonsai you have. The reason is that some bonsai varieties go dormant at this time and don’t require as much nutrition as they do in the warm seasons. Your indoor bonsai might not fully experience the whole cycle of seasons because it is in an artificial environment.
Indoor bonsai trees also need to be checked for pests and other anomalies that may have appeared. The fact that they are indoors may make them a favorite of spiders and other mites who are used to the great outdoors. You need to use a soft brush or damp cloth to carefully clean the branches and leaves of an indoor bonsai.