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72 CA RI NG FOR YOUR BONSAI

Preparing the container
Bonsai trays have large drainage holes,
through which any excess water from the
frequent watering can drain, so that it
does not stagnate and set up root rot. Do
not cover these holes with a stone or
piece of clay pot, as in normal plant pots.
Use plastic mesh (which will not rot or
rust), fixed in place with plastic coated
wire hooked on to the outside of the tray.
In this way, none of the finely sieved
potting compost will leak out, even after
generous watering. The plastic mesh also
has the advantage of stopping unwanted
visitors, such as the wood louse, from
I. Two tools essential for rcpotting: a small trowel
and rake. getting into the pot.

2. This Ace1· palmatum is due for rcpotting. In the 4. Plastic mesh should be placed over the drainage
foreground are the necessary tools. holes to prevent any soil leaking out.

3. This flat tray is ideal. It is considerably larger 5. Keep the mesh in place with plastic-coated steel
than tJJe previous one. The drainage holes in the wire. The advantage of using this wire is that it
bottom should be left open. will not rust.