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How To Grow A Healthy Grape Vine Bonsai Tree
from:Grape vine bonsai trees really thrive in full sunlight. However, every species of grape vine bonsai tree is different when it comes to frost resistance, so make sure you look up your specific type so you know if they should be placed outside in the winter or not, as most species thrive outside but a few will quickly wither and die.
Water your grape vine bonsai tree very thoroughly every other day in the spring, summer and autumn. In the heat of summer they need watering once and sometimes even twice a day. They’ll really start to grow fast in the spring, so they’ll definitely need some pruning. New shoots have to be pruned to keep them from getting too “leggy” – which means they have so many different branches sucking up nutrients the tree itself starts to die. Do not allow your grape vine bonsai tree’s foliage to grow over 30 inches tall. Also, you’ll need to keep pruning back any “sucker branches” or shoots that tend to emerge from the base so the base stays bare. It’s best to try to turn your grape vine bonsai tree into a standing tree, meaning it doesn’t need a support pole. That will ensure that it grows healthy and strong. And when trimming the branches, bear in mind that they do best with 3 to 5 main “canes” which will support its foliage. These canes will need pruning after the growing season has stopped or they’ll just die. Do not prune any young grape branches in the spring or summer as that will harm the grape vine bonsai tree.
Grape vine bonsai trees need feeding every 2 weeks during the growing season. Mix a good fertilizer with water in your watering can and feed them that way. Do not fertilize them in the winter, when the grape vine bonsai tree is out of leaf, or if the plant seems to be under distress, as that will only harm the grape vine bonsai tree. In the fall, don’t panic if the leaves start to shed, because they’re supposed to. And in the winter, only water them once a week.
Grape vine bonsai trees are quite a bit larger than other bonsai tree species. They will need repotting every two or three years in the spring as their buds extend. They tend to attract mildew or mealy bugs as well so watch for those!
Grape vine bonsai trees require a lot of care and attention but they’re definitely worth it!
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