Watering

Of primary importance in nurturing trees, is the daily task of watering. A healthy tree absorbs the water well; however, watering a weakened tree too frequently could possibly accelerate root rot. The grower needs to ensure the roots’ condition and water correctly by checking the dryness of the soil on a daily basis.

Pruning

A bonsai’s form is created by pruning the unnecessary and overgrown branches. However, a grower must keep in mind that the pruned branches can never be restored, and therefore should always keep in mind how he wants the bonsai to appear after pruning. In doing so he will be able to select which branches to cut.

Wiring

Wiring is applied to create the desired form of the branches. It takes a highly skilled artisan to time the wiring of small branches and to wrap the tree without harming it.

Repotting

The overgrown roots can become congested, and old soil can block the air circulation in the pot. To avoid these problems, bonsai need to be removed from the pot periodically, have their roots pruned, and then be replanted in fresh soil. The frequency of repotting varies depending on the species.