Buying Bonsai

When buying a bonsai, you need to be very careful. When choosing a plant, consult with the seller, ask about everything that interests you. Perhaps you will be offered a brochure with a description of the plant and rules for caring for it.

Buying Bonsai

What you should know when buying a bonsai:

  1. In what conditions should the one you have chosen be kept?plant?
  2. What kind of care does it require?
  3. What guarantees does the seller give in case the plant dies within a short time?
  4. Is it possible to receive advice on plant care?

When buying a bonsai, pay attention to the tree's appearance. Inspect its foliage (needles) especially carefully: how rich is its color, has it turned yellow?

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Containersshould be beautiful and clean. Check the soil for moisture. If it is too wet, see if the leaves have turned yellow - this indicates overwatering; if the soil is very dry, pay attention to whether there are dry and wilted leaves.

Do not purchase trees withdeep wire marks on the bark, they are very difficult to remove, as well as plants with wires embedded in the bark.

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