How to Care for a Rosemary Bonsai Tree

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Care for a Rosemary Bonsai Tree

Proper care is important for maintaining a healthy thriving Rosemary Bonsai Tree. Without the proper care the life of a bonsai tree can be short lived.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Watering: To properly water your Rosemary Bonsai tree- every 2 to 3 days place planter inside 1" to 2" of water and allow to soak for approximately 1 hour or water until soil is thoroughly saturated and it begins to seep from base of planter. Note- You can tell when it requires watering by the feel and look of the soil which will become dry and light in color.
Step 2

Proper lighting: Indoors-A Rosemary Bonsai tree will require between 2 to 4 good hours of sunlight. So, place accordingly in a windowsill or other well lit location where it can receive the proper amount of sunlight.
Step 3

Pruning: About every two years, during the spring, your Bonsai tree will require its roots to be pruned. In order to prune your tree's roots: gently remove the potting soil from around the roots and carefully trim off 1/4 of the entire length of the roots (never prune more then 1/4). - Be sure to always re-pot after pruning with clean, healthy,well draining and nutritious soil.
Step 4

Trimming: Pinch back older growth as needed to promote new growth.
Step 5

Pest Control: For fungi and pest control be sure to spray your Rosemary Bonsai tree down once a month with a sulphur based spray.
Step 6

Fertilizer: Fertilize every 4 to 6 weeks with a half dose of regular plant food such as Miracle Gro.

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prlhans said

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on 10/18/2009 I just received a rosemary bonsai. The soil was adequately moist when I received it, so I did not need to water it. I placed in in a sunny room, but not in direct sunlight. About 3 or 4 days after I received it, I noticed the top of the soil was white and fuzzy. Does this mean it was too wet? How do I prevent this? Also, is it normal for some of the green leaves to drop off. Thanks for any help.

prism said

on 1/30/2009 I used to do Bonsai trees. I gave most of them away when we moved and haven't really had time to get back into it. Rosemary works nice as a Bonsai. Great article on how to take care of it! Thanks!

Susang6 said

on 12/27/2008 I just don't have a green thumb when it comes to caring for a rosemary bonsai. I do believe that your tips would have helped me greatly. great article!