Black Spruce Bonsai

Black Spruce Bonsai Care

Picea mariana

What is the plant

This bonsai tree will allow you to bring a small part of the forest into your home. Beautiful and mystical, and easy to care for, Black Spruce bonsais are great for any level of gardener.

This greenie comes from North America and is very common throughout Canada. It is part of the pine family (yes, related to the Christmas tree!). The Black Spruce Bonsai can be identified by its brown woody trunk and branches and its dark green needles.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

11°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

2 - 5

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
This is a durable plant from areas that may not have a lot of water. That means that your Picea bonsai only needs a sip when its soil becomes dry and arid.
Pruning
Prune branches at the node that you feel ruin the desired shape of your bonsai.
Fertilizer
This tree does not require fertilizing.

Disease diagnosis

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Sunlight
Ensure lots of direct sunlight for this green friend. As a rule, bonsais love being in bright places.
Soil
Black Spruce bonsai can live in various soils. Just make sure it is nutritious, and you should be fine!
Propagation
Propagation of Pinea bonsais is very difficult but not impossible. Remove a new shoot from the tree and plant it in sandy soil. Keep fairly moist, and hopefully, roots will grow. Don't be discouraged if you fail. You will get it sooner or later.

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Temperature
If temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), your bonsai friend will not grow as quickly. Make sure to keep them out of high temperatures, as this can damage them a lot.
Container
A good drainage container is a must to keep your small tree friend happy. Also, ensure there are about 2 inches (5 cm) of room for its roots to stretch out.
Fun fact
These are relatively easy to maintain when compared to other bonsais.