Bonsai seedlings how to#

Either you let your Rainbow plants grow as big as possible in the Lil Plot pot for 6 months to 1 year or then you can repot them to a bigger pot that allows the plants to grow faster and even bigger in 6 months to 1 year time.

Bonsai seedlings how to#

How to repot the young trees can be done two ways. Repotting and separating the seedlings for faster growth: Too aggressive fertilization is bad for your tree’s health and may even kill it. Fertilization has to be done in with the instructions of the nutrient of your choice.

The growing season runs from the beginning of February to the end of October. Fertilize only during the growing season. After three months from the germination of the Rainbow Bonsai, you can start fertilizing it. The soil contains the necessary nutrients. Nutrients and fertilization:ĭuring the first months, the bonsai seedlings should not be fertilized. In winter, the soil of most plants is better allowed to dry out before re-watering. However, that doesn’t mean that the bonsai is dead. In winter, bonsai may drop some of its leaves. Before watering, you can touch the soil from a depth of a couple of centimeters to check the need for watering. Over-watering is a danger especially in winter when trees are on rest periods. If the plants are watered too little, seedlings will start hanging the leaves and may die.

The dangers of watering are under-watering and over-watering. It’s better to water ‘em either gently from the side of the seedlings by pouring water on the roots or by spraying with a spritzer which will make a light moist fog. Once the seeds have germinated the seedlings are at first very weak. The most important task for us bonsai growers is watering. Taking care of the Rainbow Bonsai Watering: If you have grown your own bonsai in the fall or winter, for example, it is better to be kept in Lil Plot until spring. The best time to separate the Rainbow Bonsai seedlings is spring and summer. There is no hurry to separate the seedlings into their own pots. Once the seeds have germinated, the seedlings are allowed to grow and get stronger. Normally the germination time is about three weeks. The warmer the place is the faster it will germinate. Germination times vary a lot depending on the growing spot. How long does it take before the Rainbow Bonsai seeds germinate: Once you have done the job, the soil must not be allowed to dry out. Place the Lil Plot in a bright place on the windowsill and water 0.5 dl twice a week. Make sure that the seeds and the soil are moistened in small batches of water. After you have sown the seeds, you have to water them. Open the seed envelope and soak the seeds in the hand warm water for 4 to 8 hours.Īfter that, Rainbow Bonsai seeds can be sown on the soil surface without being covered. Remove the cardboard cover and soil bag from the Lil Plot and open the bag. Lift the contents (Lil Plot, seed envelope, and instructions) on the table. How to grow a Rainbow Bonsai with Lil Plot