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| The Chinese elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is one of the most | | | | Since most bonsai pots are quite shallow, and also |
| popular trees available for doing bonsai. Year after | | | | the soil utilized is somewhat coarse, the soil can easily |
| year the Chinese elm is among the top trees for | | | | dry out rapidly. Depending on the season, whether |
| producing bonsai. Experienced bonsai artists | | | | you are growing your Chinese elm inside or outside, |
| sometimes recommend this particular plant to | | | | you might need to water your tree as often as |
| newbies in the hobby. The Chinese elm has a | | | | every day. Dig down about a 1 / 2 inch into the soil; |
| reasonably predictable pattern of growth and you | | | | when the top 1 / 2 inch feels dry then it is time to |
| won't need to be a skilled pruner due to the fact this | | | | water your bonsai. A real easy way to water your |
| tree is rather forgiving. Additionally, the tree is slower | | | | Chinese elm bonsai is to set it in a kitchen sink or |
| growing and for that reason allows the beginner to | | | | container partially filled with water, making sure that |
| learn and become familiar with training and caring for | | | | the water level is just below the rim of the bonsai |
| it. | | | | pot, and allow it to soak water in through the |
| In it's native environment the Chinese elm tree can | | | | drainage holes in the base of the pot. After 5-10 |
| grow up to 60 feet tall. Perfect for bonsai, the trees | | | | minutes remove from the sink/container and allow to |
| leaves are usually small. They are leathery in | | | | drain totally. |
| appearance and darkish green in color with a | | | | A very important factor you need to regularly be |
| somewhat serrated edge. The Chinese elm is | | | | conscientious of is to never ever allow your bonsai |
| adaptable to both an indoor ecosystem or an | | | | plant get completely dry. Your bonsai plant's watering |
| outdoor ecosystem. It is a robust deciduous tree and | | | | schedule is figured out through checking out the |
| will drop its leaves in the fall and spend the | | | | moisture level of the soil in your bonsai pot. It really is |
| wintertime in a state of dormancy. If grown indoors | | | | a good idea to check on the moisture level each day. |
| it will stay green throughout the year. | | | | If the top half inch of soil feels moist then you don't |
| In contrast to other elms, the Chinese Elm bonsai is | | | | need to water yet. However, if your bonsai is in a |
| not at risk of being infected with Dutch elm disease. | | | | very small pot and/or it is a hot or windy day, or if |
| Because of this, the Chinese Elm makes an | | | | the bonsai is pot-bound, then you may have to |
| outstanding plant for people only starting growing | | | | water. If one part is dried out, you will want to |
| bonsai. | | | | water that part. |