Raising the zigzag bush as a bonsai »This is how it works

Slow growth and good cut tolerance

Zigzag bushes are characterized by their slow growth. In addition, the shrub is very easy on pruning, so that it can be kept as a bonsai without any problems.

• Zigzag grows slowly
• well tolerated by cutting
• easy-care
• can be cut at any time
• Wiring is possible
• must be wintered frost-free

Bring the zigzag bush into a bonsai shape

The zigzag shrub naturally has an interesting growth habit, as the shoots grow in a zigzag. It can be brought into all upright, bushy forms. The cascade form is also possible.

You don't have to prune the shrub regularly. If shoots have become too long and disturb the shape, you can always go to Secateurs to grab. If you want to grow a cascade shape, you can wire the zigzag bush without any problems.

How to care for zigzag shrubs as a bonsai

It is important that you only use the zigzag bush until it blooms and then again after it has bloomed

fertilize to be allowed to. If it is fertilized in the meantime, it sheds its flowers. Fertilization will also be discontinued from autumn. It is fertilized every two weeks with a special bonsai fertilizer.

Water zigzags with caution. Waterlogging causes the roots to rot. If it is too wet, the shrub also throws its own leaves away. It is always poured when the surface of the substrate has dried. You should always pour out excess irrigation water immediately.

Repot annually at the beginning and prune roots

Young zigzag shrubs that you want to cultivate as bonsai should be repotted annually in the first few years. When doing this, prune the roots to restrict growth even more.

The zigzag bush looks very nice in a planter. Bonsai likes to spend the summer outdoors on the terrace or balcony.

Since zigzag bushes are not hardy you have to overwinter them frost-free in winter.