With a duration of five to 20 years, the cultivation process can take a very long time and requires regular good care. This includes targeted watering, hoeing and spraying. The roots need to be pruned again and again, as do the branches, and repotting is necessary every third year. The aim when growing a bonsai is to achieve a broad and shallow root base, which is the basis for harmonious rejuvenation. The branches do not have to be pruned immediately; they can also be worked on and defined later in the pot. As the procedure for the numerous different types of bonsai differs greatly, we can only provide a few basic aspects here. We will gradually publish separate and specialized articles on the procedure for individual bonsai trees. Example of black alder: From the open field to the growing tray.
Using a black alder as an example, we will show you how to grow the tree from the open field to the finished tree in the tray.