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Bonsai trees, akin to every other living things, should have food for survival. In contrast to the roots of ordinary trees that grow for long expanses seeking nutrition, the roots of bonsai trees are restricted to develop inside the tray and therefore they will be able to obtain simply whatever nourishment is obtainable in the soil inside the tray. Therefore, the soil inside the container requires to be often re-furnished with the exact amount of nutrients.

The practice of adding nutrients to the soil where plants develop is termed Fertilizing & it is a major fragment of bonsai tree care. The nutrients present in the manure will support the bonsai tree to make its own food by a procedure called Photosynthesis. The amount and type of manure to be offered for bonsai tree care is mostly based on aspects such as: - Variety of bonsai tree - How old is the bonsai tree - Time of the year in which the bonsai is fertilized

The basic nutrients in fertilizers are Nitrogen, Phosphorous & Potassium, available in various shares for different manures. You must apply fertilizer all through the growth period of the tree; commencing early spring till mid autumn. Indoor trees however can be fertilized around the year. It is desirable to apply more amount of fertilizer recurrently (like once in 2 weeks) for young trees, and continue reducing the amount & frequency as the tree grows old.

So as to offer correct bonsai tree care, never over-fertilize. Surplus fertilizer causes burning of roots and leaves. Burned roots are not capable of drawing water from the soil and passing it on to the various parts of the bonsai tree. On account of over-fertilizing, keep watering the plant until the water comes out of the drain hole and let it drain. Then re-water it. This process is termed leaching & will help to discard excess fertilizers.

Things to remember: - Always water the bonsai tree earlier to mixing the fertilizer. - Try to utilize a water soluble fertilizer. - Never fertilize a sick plant until it has recovered. - Even if it is a development season, dont add fertilizer to a dormant outdoor bonsai till it demonstrates signal of growth. In case it is inside, you can provide fertilizer rarely, like once in a month.

With apt bonsai tree care, by providing the right amount of fertilizer at the proper instance, you will be able to develop & uphold a healthy bonsai tree.