How to Transplant a Bonsai
Know how often to transplant., If transplanting to a new pot, then choose one that will allow the roots to grow well. , Remove from the pot., Use a pair of clean scissors or garden snips to cut away two-thirds of the roots., Place wire drainage mesh...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Know how often to transplant.
On average, about every two years is a good space of time before transplanting but it will depend on the bonsai you're growing.
If in doubt, ask at your local nursery. -
Step 2: If transplanting to a new pot
, You can use a bamboo skewer or similar item to help you untangle the roots and remove loose soil. , You may even want to cut more.
Cut off roots that grow upward and any thick roots that are growing down.
This will give the impression from the top that the tree is anchored firmly.
Leave any thin roots of around the same size.
Repeated transplanting will help the sense of stability over the years. , Pass a thin wire through and secure underneath to keep the drainage mesh in place.
Cut off any excess wire. , This is for securing the bonsai. , The soil should be porous to allow the passage of air and able to retain moisture. , Check how it is sitting and reorient it as required.
The trunk base should be placed a little higher than the rim of the pot.
Fasten the wire that you place facing upwards, to secure the tree in place.
Cut off any excess wire and bend the wire down into the soil to prevent injury. , Mix this with finer soil and river sand.
Fill the pot to about four-fifths full; use tweezers to push the soil in, and to create airspace between the roots.
The soil should finish just below the rim of the pot. ,, Gently pat down using your fingertips. , Always refresh the soil completely and discard of the old soil. -
Step 3: then choose one that will allow the roots to grow well.
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Step 4: Remove from the pot.
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Step 5: Use a pair of clean scissors or garden snips to cut away two-thirds of the roots.
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Step 6: Place wire drainage mesh at the base of the pot.
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Step 7: Pass some wire up through the base.
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Step 8: Fill the base with coarse soil to one quarter full.
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Step 9: Put the tree back into the pot.
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Step 10: Run coarse soil through a sieve.
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Step 11: Water thoroughly.
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Step 12: Plant moss with tweezers into the soil but not around the base of the tree trunk.
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Step 13: Repeat every few years as needed.
Detailed Guide
On average, about every two years is a good space of time before transplanting but it will depend on the bonsai you're growing.
If in doubt, ask at your local nursery.
, You can use a bamboo skewer or similar item to help you untangle the roots and remove loose soil. , You may even want to cut more.
Cut off roots that grow upward and any thick roots that are growing down.
This will give the impression from the top that the tree is anchored firmly.
Leave any thin roots of around the same size.
Repeated transplanting will help the sense of stability over the years. , Pass a thin wire through and secure underneath to keep the drainage mesh in place.
Cut off any excess wire. , This is for securing the bonsai. , The soil should be porous to allow the passage of air and able to retain moisture. , Check how it is sitting and reorient it as required.
The trunk base should be placed a little higher than the rim of the pot.
Fasten the wire that you place facing upwards, to secure the tree in place.
Cut off any excess wire and bend the wire down into the soil to prevent injury. , Mix this with finer soil and river sand.
Fill the pot to about four-fifths full; use tweezers to push the soil in, and to create airspace between the roots.
The soil should finish just below the rim of the pot. ,, Gently pat down using your fingertips. , Always refresh the soil completely and discard of the old soil.
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