How to properly water bonsai

Growing bonsai is for a large part learning how to water properly. Incorrect watering can lead to dried out rootballs, which leads to instant bonsai death in summer. Learn how to properly water bonsai in this video.

[TheBonsaiGarden]

When watering I always repeat the popular Japanese mantra that “for bonsai, it rains twice”, meaning that after the initial dousing, you return to the tree for a second watering.

Keep up the great work Jelle, it is greatly appreciated. 🙏

[GERMANAITOR]

This is a good rule of thumb for MOST plants that aren't succulents.

[MegaSafie]

100% Nederlander, ik hoor de dialect in je Engels. Keep it up, brother. I'm proud of you. Great advice. 👍

[Benx]

In my Region it gets quite hot in summer. I start watering my bonsai one by one and when i'm finished with the last one, I start from the beginning. My trees are healthy

[williamvstwiggy]

Thank you so much I have a bonsi that has been so sad and hopefully this will help

[kennethwood]

I love this art, I'm ready to commit to the journey, what's the best one to buy from Lowes, have wire and snips.

[greasylimpet]

Very good advice, but can I make one suggestion? If the tree has been in the full sun on a really hot day, I would suggest moving it to a shady place to cool down for a while before watering. I'm sure it's better for the roots than cooling them too quickly.
I'm talking about 35° +, real hot!

[BiBlackCar]

What type of bonsai is this it's beautiful I want one

[dylanh]

Thank you! This might actually help me out. I accidentally let my podocarpus get too hot and it’s been drooping for a while. I might try this out to see if it helps those branches to pick back up again

[fletcherlewis]

I used to live and work in the Netherlands 🇳🇱, based in Nijmagen, worked all over the country ; absolutely love the people and the place ❤

Love your content Jelle

[topsecret]

What bonsi is this I need one!!!! Also I live in Thailand 🇹🇭 so will it grow outside! Please share where you got this beautiful plant!!! ❤❤❤❤

[PaulMeza-ffen]

Would this method be effective on a juniper bonsai, including having coarse soil?

[ARandomTrex]

How often? Im new to bonsai. I live in a super hot sunny area.

[aeray]

We have hot dry summers in my part of the US. All plants in containers need to be watered twice.
You have to water the potting soil first. Especially true for potting soil with peat or coir!
Only when it is thoroughly wet are you then able to water the plant.

[foolishlyfoolhardy]

Can you water from the bottom? Ie. Placing the pot in water and letting it soak for an hour or so. Or would that not work with a gravel or other lose substrate mixtures?

[nurulnathasya]

Hello sir..can i know what name of that bonsai tree in this video?

[BigStevesGlassBoxes]

I dont understand, why do we use giant drainage holes, and gravel(basically) on bonsai? Why not plug/partially plug the drainage, and use substrate that retains moisture better?

[tawhidakhan]

Hello❤.. My ginseng bonsai is losing a lot of leaves (its browning and drying).. I water it once every week.. im scared of overwatering. also some of the new leaves come out as a weird shape. any idea what to do?❤

[Frigga]

Hoi ik heb er een gekocht bij intratuin, de aarde zat er al bij. Moet ik hem nogsteeds zo veel water geven? En hoevaak in de winter? Mijn laatste bonsai is dood gegaan na 17 trouwe jaren... wil dit nu echt vermijden

[jeffp.]

It's always interesting watering a Bonsai in front of somebody who doesn't keep 'em. They think I'm insane watering it so heavy.