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Chinese elm bonsai are
plants native to East Asia. This tree naturally grows to about
60 feet tall and can be grown indoors or outdoors. An ideal
plant for beginners as they have a very predictable growth
rate and pattern, so if you do make a mistake, you just have to wait
a while and the mistake will grow out – sort of like a bad haircut!
Lighting and Temperature
Chinese elm bonsai
are fairly easy to care for – although they do need shelter from
cold weather most types are hardy. The plant can tolerate
anything from full sun to full shade, but needs a moderate amount of
light, so just use common sense. During the hot summer months your
Chinese elm bonsai will need a little more shade, just to make sure
the soil does not completely dry out.
Soil and Watering
Chinese elm bonsai are
fairly easy to care for – although they do need shelter from cold
weather most types are hardy. The soil needs to be kept fairly moist
all year, but it will need more water in the spring and early summer
as temperatures warm.
Re-Potting and Pruning
Every couple of years the bonsai will need to
be repotted. This has to be done either a month before or after the
major spring pruning so that your Chinese elm bonsai doesn’t suffer
shock to its roots.
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