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Is your bonsai tree starting to look a little bit tired? Perhaps you received your bonsai as a gift or maybe you bought it from a garden centre? The point is, unless you correctly look after your miniature tree then things can go wrong, and all too quickly!
If your bonsai tree is starting to look past it’s best there are certain things you can do to give it a new lease of life.
It’s a good idea to think about re-potting your bonsai tree every couple of years or so, and early spring is an ideal time to do this. You will need some good quality potting compost with a mix of grit or sand to help drainage.
Also consider trimming the roots if your bonsai tree looks really confined and compacted down there. The roots maybe getting too big for the pot, so a quick root haircut can often work wonders. You will obviously need to remove the old soil first to expose the roots. An ideal tool to help you do this is a humble ice-lolly stick.
Like any tree a bonsai tree is most suited to its natural habitat, and therefore should be outdoors. If your bonsai tree is located somewhere inside your house, try moving it outside for a while and see if it recovers. Continue reading How to Revive a bonsai Tree