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Step 3: Placing your tree in a Bonsai pot

Now that we have pruned and wired the tree, it is time to repot it.

To get started, we prepare the Bonsai pot. Place two wires that can be
used later on to attach the tree firmly to the pot. We also cover the
watering holes by attaching a plastic mesh.
When the pot is ready, we prepare the soil mix. Usually a starter kit

comes with premixed Bonsai soil, but if not, check our website for more
information.

Now remove the plant from its plastic container and get rid of any loose
soil. We also want to reveal the trunk a bit. Carefully unravel the roots
using a root-hook. To make the tree fit in the pot, you will need to prune
away roots. You can prune up to about 1/3 of the total root mass. Now,
put some soil in the pot.

The tree is now ready to be placed in the pot, but first, decide on what the
front of the tree should be. Place the tree just off the center and attach it
carefully with the wires that were attached in the pot earlier. Cover the

roots with soil and by using chopsticks we make sure that the entire
rootmass is filled with soil. When we’re done, we water the tree.

The mixed bonsai soil.