Hawaiian Umbrella Tree Bonsai Care

It is very important to keep the soil watered: you should never allow it to become completely drained. You can use the drainage holes as indicators of well-watered soil — the water should begin to run out of them. How you water the plant is not as important as how much water you use.

Pruning the plant is very necessary: in the first year, all leaves from it should be pruned off; however, the stalk should be left in place. The following year prune off the largest leaves only. The pruning should be repeated every spring.

To keep your bonsai healthy, you should use liquid fertilizer (general purpose) at least once a month. You can also use solid fertilizer during summer and apply water-soluble fertilizer as a spray in addition to it.

The plant can be placed in dull light, but if you want it to produce smaller leaves and look better, you should put it in a place where it will get a lot of light.

Hawaiian Umbrella Tree prefers well-draining, sandy soil that remains moist for a long time. The standard soil mix will be a perfect option for this plant.

Hawaiian Umbrella Tree can be propagated from cuttings (they root even in a glass of water) or seeds.

The best temperature is between 65-72 ̊F (18-22 ̊C), but it should not fall below 50̊ F (10̊ C). Do not place the plant near opened windows in winter because it shouldn’t be exposed to cold draughts.

You can choose a pot of any material and size, but it is very important to repot your plant when its root system has filled the container. This process should be done in the summer. Another serious requirement is the drainage system (holes in the bottom of the pot) — to keep the soil well-watered.

The art of bonsai has its origin in China and Japan. The size of the plant and how long it stays miniature depends on how it is cared for.