| If you are cultivating a Wisteria bonsai, your | | | | in the nitrogen it needs. If it gets too much, it |
| primary goal is to let it flower. This is done by | | | | tends to overgrow in foliage instead of flowering. |
| following various techniques. Wisteria will not | | | | You can control this by choosing a fertilizer that is |
| bloom if it hasn't reached a specific age. The | | | | specific for a Wisteria bonsai. |
| normal age for it to bloom is ten years. | | | | Wisteria bonsai has the ability to withstand as |
| In the mean time, you can prune the shoots that | | | | much rain and sun. Nonetheless, you will have to |
| have been developed and cut it to five to six | | | | protect these from the wind. Wisteria is one of |
| inches against its trunk. Just leave 4 to 6 leaves | | | | the top bonsai an enthusiast can consider growing. |
| on a shoot. This will encourage the flowering of | | | | They also need more water compared to other |
| the Wisteria bonsai. | | | | trees and shrubs. The key is keeping it moist as |
| Pruning must be performed when the flowering | | | | often as possible especially during the summer. |
| season has passed. It is also suggested that it be | | | | You can put it in a container and water it from |
| pruned thrice before the fall season comes. When | | | | time to time. Dry the tray out after watering so |
| it is mid-winter, cut the spurs to four inches and | | | | that the roots wouldn't drown. If the soil bottles |
| leave three buds. | | | | up with too much water, then the root is |
| After repeatedly pruning the Wisteria Bonsai, you | | | | waterlogged. |
| will have to double the effort during winter. You | | | | Train your Wisteria bonsai in various styles that |
| have to control the growth of the bonsai | | | | you prefer. As long as the flowers are cascading, |
| especially at this time because it is more vigorous | | | | then watering the plant won't be any problem |
| than normal. Let it produce a vast amount of | | | | whatsoever. You can show off the flowers to |
| leaves and flowers. By repeatedly pruning it, the | | | | your guests when they drop by for a visit. |
| foliage will be more compact and you will see that | | | | You must remember to repot your Wisteria |
| the flowers it produces will be more colorful. | | | | Bonsai every 2 to 3 years. Use the basic bonsai |
| You can also repot the Wisteria bonsai as soon as | | | | soil. Repot during early spring in order to assist |
| you see the first sign of flowering. Provide your | | | | you in the flowering and propagation of the |
| Wisteria bonsai with the right food and set it in a | | | | Wisteria buds. |
| low nitrogen area. This is to let the Wisteria take | | | | |