What are the natural or organic manuers used for Bonsai.

Applying Chemical fertilizers on Bonsai invite pests, diseases.

If chemical fertilizers are applied a little bit excess, scorching of roots will result and plants will collapse. This is because the roots are in an enclosed environment. Chemical fertilizers burn the moss that cover the soil. So organic manures are usually applied to  Bonsai plants.

Neem cake

Neem cake is the better option as it has some insecticidal action. Direct application of neem cake is not advised. Dissolve 1 kg of neem cake in 10 ltr water. Stir well once a day. Cover the bucket. After one week the neem cake is fermented and ready to use. Take 250 ml of the liquid manure and drench the soil. Eggs and larvae of any insects in the soil will also be destroyed. It is also good for control of mealy bugs on roots in soil. Repeat this once in a month. After repotting no need of manures for two months.

Bone meal

Bonsai plants with flowers & fruits require more nutrition.  Bone meal (or Bone manure) , a mixture of finely crushed animal bones and slaughter-house waste products is an excellent organic fertilizer for bonsai plants.  Apply 50 gm of bone meal in the pot for a flowering or fruiting plant. Avoid feeding while tree is flowering. If feeding, the flowers or fruits will drop off. Flowering and fruiting plants require more phosphorus & potassium. Bone meal is rich in phosphorus. Wood ash contains more potassium up to 6 - 8 %. So apply 50 - 100 gms. of wood ash directly to such plants.

Add 1 kg of wood ash + 1 kg of fresh cowdung + 1 kg Neemcake + 1 kg bone meal to 20 ltr. of water for fermentation. Keep it for 1 week. Stir well daily once. 250 ml of the liquid manure can be applied to each plant that are flowering and fruiting.

Magnesium Sulphate 1 gm in 200 ml water may be applied to each plant once in six months. This will enhance dark green colour to leaves.

It is also highly recommended to use Organic pesticides for Bonsai plants for great results.

The real goal of growing a Bonsai is to make natures' miniature but realistic representation in the form of a tree. It re-energizes your home and you will love them like your kids. Please go through Bonsai plants and related things for more in Bonsai world. Hope this post help you!

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