Different forms of posture
The Chinese elm is suitable for keeping as an indoor bonsai as well as a cold house bonsai. Fortunately, the deciduous tree is very easy to care for. In addition, it offers you numerous design options, such as
- the broom shape
- the free upright form
- or the rock shape
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Wires
To create such a look, you need to wire your Chinese elm. As soon as the young shoots are about 10 cm long, cut them back to 1-2 leaves. Later only the usual, regular pruning has to be done. You wire small branches with conventional bonsai wire. So that it does not "eat" into the wood with thick branches, you should only stretch them.
to water
Always keep the substrate moist, but avoid waterlogging at all costs. Not too wet and not too dry - these are the ideal conditions for a Chinese elm.
Fertilize
Fertilize Only keep the sapling in the warm season from spring to autumn. Here you have the choice between
- solid organic fertilizer (every 2-3 months)
- conventional bonsai liquid fertilizer
Location
In summer, a very sunny location outdoors is recommended. Temperatures of 10-15 ° C are ideal in winter. Light frost does not harm the deciduous tree. However, if you want to be on the safe side, bring your Chinese elm into the house. Make sure that there is sufficient light supply.
Regular repotting
Chinese elms are characterized by strong root formation. Regular repotting is therefore part of the care of the deciduous tree. The following applies:
- Repot young plants every two years
- Repot older plants every 3-5 years
Before you move the tree into a new pot, you should make a root pruning. It is best to use concave pliers or bonsai scissors for this. Avoid using blunt tools that squeeze the roots.
