Bonsai Cherry Tree

Bonsai Cherry Tree Care

Prunus Bonsai

Other names: Japanese Flowering Cherry, Oriental Cherry

What is the plant

Needless to say, many cherry blossom Bonsai trees are kept in Japan. The cherry blossom is a flower of several types cherry trees which are species within the genus Prunus. The most well-known species is the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, which is referred to when we speak of the cherry blossoms.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

4°C - 14°C

Hardiness zone

2 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the tree on a regular basis to keep it moist. Increase the level of watering during excessively hot and dry periods, but avoid waterlogged conditions that can cause root rot and tree death. Light misting between watering is beneficial to the plant. Cherry bonsai trees dislike hard water. Distilled water is a viable watering option.
Pruning
Regular pruning and shaping are extremely important for the health and overall aesthetic of the cherry tree bonsai. Wait until the tree has finished blooming to begin pruning - usually in the summer months. Pinch back any fresh shoots to shape and encourage branching, and reserve any heavy pruning of main branches or stems for the winter months. While you want to prune the new growth, be careful that you aren’t removing all of it. Some of the new shoots should always be left to ensure that the tree can continue growing. Keep in mind that heavy pruning may cause the following year’s bloom to suffer.
Fertilizer
It is important to feed the tree on a regular two-weekly schedule during its growing phase. When growth has slowed or ceased, apply a one-time feed in the fall and in winter. Cherry bonsai trees quickly become depleted of nutrients, and this can have an adverse effect on the tree.

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Sunlight
Full sun, partial shade.
Soil
An ideal soil would be made up of 45% minerals (sand, clay, silt), 5 % organic (plant and animal) material, 25% air and 25% water. The mineral portion would be loam (20 – 30% clay, 30 – 50% silt and 30 – 50% sand).
Temperature
Ideal temperatures should be approximately 65-75ºF + (18-24ºC +), closer to 70ºF is best.

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Container
For smaller pepper varieties, like habanero or ghost peppers, your pots should be at least 3 gallons. For larger varieties like bell peppers and poblanos, aim for a pot with 5 gallons or more. Some pepper varieties can make use of 10 or even 15 gallons of soil medium.
Popularity
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