You will know it is ready if you can see that the roots are circling around each other and the pot. You can do this by lifting the tree gently out of the pot by the main trunk and examining the root system. However, you should always check if it has become root-bound before you change pots. Generally, your Deshojo will need to be re-potted once every two years if it is young, while older ones can stay in their pots for longer. Repotting your tree is an important way to provide a fresh and suitable soil mix and ensure appropriate root health. Guy wires are also a good option for older and stiffer branches. If it is too thin, it won’t be effective. We recommend using wires with a thickness that matches the thickness of the branch: if the wire you choose is too thick you will damage the bark. Monitor any wiring carefully to ensure that the wire does not become embedded in the bark as the tree grows vigorously over the spring to summer periods. Wiring is best done when the tree is in leaf since branches that contain sap are less likely to snap. Remove large leaves during periods of active growth to encourage the appearance of smaller and finer leaves. Save any pruning or cutting of the stronger branches until autumn to prevent bleeding and be sure to use a use wound closure agent since maples are particularly prone to fungal infections. During the early to late spring months use appropriate tools to cut back stems which have grown longer than four leaves, leaving the two leaves which are closest to the stem intact. Pruning your bonsai is important not only to create or maintain an aesthetic style but to also ensure light and airflow can reach inner leaves and the shoots and twigs of the Deshojo maple can and should be trimmed all year round. It is also recommended that you don’t use hard water, instead use rainwater where possible. There is not much danger of overwatering during these months as long as a well-draining soil mix has been used but take care to use the bare minimum of water during the winter months when the leaves have dropped. If you choose this method, be aware that your bonsai may not need watering for another two to four days, but this will depend on the factors mentioned above such as soil type, pot size and climate.ĭuring the spring and summer growing months, maples require a large amount of water which could mean watering twice a day. If you are a first-time bonsai owner, another way to water is by submerging the entire pot in water until the bubbles stop. When you water, try to get an even coverage over the roots and soil, allowing water to flow out from the bottom of the pot to ensure a good soaking. If the top inch or so of soil has dried, it is ready to be watered. The amount of water a bonsai requires depends on pot size, climate, airflow, soil and tree type so it is best to use your eyes and fingers to assess whether the soil is damp, wet or dry. This means that it is important to keep an eye on the moisture levels of the soil to avoid over and under watering, both which can lead to dropping leaves and/or root death. There is no definitive guide to watering and it should be conducted on an observational schedule, not a routine.
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