The majority of bonsai plants are grown outdoors, which many people are unaware of. To achieve optimal cultivation and upkeep, most bonsai trees should not be maintained inside and should be kept outside all year.
Indoor bonsai trees are a special sort of indoor tree. These are mostly non-traditional species from warmer areas, such as palm trees. Because they come from a warmer climate, they must be kept indoors in most cases.
However, if you want to keep traditional native bonsai trees in the United States, you’ll almost probably need to keep them outside. The vast majority of people are unaware of how important it is for these trees to spend the winter outdoors in nature. This period of winter hibernation is required for your tree to continue growing in a healthy and natural manner.
To give your plant the time it need, you’ll need to keep it outside over the winter. The best method to do this is to take the tree out of its container and plant it in your yard.
The component of most native trees that are most susceptible to cold are their roots. Most plants will start to suffer root damage at around 23 degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid root damage, take the plant from its container and bury it in the yard or garden.
The roots should stay below the frost line if you bury the plant so that only the lower branches are exposed. It should be buried somewhere shady. During the winter, the light may cause the plant to lose water, which the frozen roots will not be able to replace.
If you don’t have a yard to plant the tree in for the winter, you can use a large container. A huge container, such to a produce box, should do the trick.
Just like in the yard, you bury the plant in the container. And put it somewhere outside where it will be exposed to the elements. If you’re going to use a container, keep an eye on the soil moisture and make sure it doesn’t dry out.
You can keep your tree in your attic or garage if it isn’t heated and has windows. Make sure the plant is towards the windows and receives adequate light. You’ll have to water the plant almost every day if you employ this technique. If your plant is a conifer, you should rotate it once a week to ensure that it receives sunlight on all sides.
You can begin prepping your tree for winter storage as soon as the last leaves have fallen. At that time, the plant is dormant and ready to be moved.
You can take it out of the yard and replant it in a container as soon as the first buds appear in the spring. Allowing your plant to spend the winter indoors will result in it blooming earlier than usual. If they bud early, the days will be too short for healthy growth, and the leaves will have wide gaps between them.
