Bonsai Basics : Watering your Bonsai Tree

[@vincentchu48]

Don't know if you're joking or not. Someone please tell me

[@easternleaf]

The number one cause of beginners killing their bonsai (not a houseplant) is due to underwatering, not overwatering. This video illustrates that if you have a decent soil mix with good drainage, you can be aggressive on watering without worrying about root rot. I will post a new video for watering to illustrate why this is important.

[@vincentchu48]

easternleaf OK big fan of bonsai so Big fan of you video you should post often love them

[@mikeo9366]

you never showed the soil draining. And it looks like your soil isn't a very well draining substrate. Show us the difference between good substrate and bad substrate.

[@vincentchu48]

Mike O He should just make a video on bonsai soil

[@mikeo9366]

Bonsai substrate is a highly contested subject amongst Bonsai enthusiasts. But it would be nice to show the difference between good and bad substrate. I think he means well, just not sure if he is trying to sell people on these little trees as Bonsai.

[@BrennanAngle]

“It has a really fine, soft spray.” **Waterboards the tree**

[@dallasalexander3648]

I WAS SHOOK. I was like; oh this will be a cute little mis - OH NEVERMIND.

[@Ed-lz4jv]

will put out a bon fire LOL

[@origamibulldoser1618]

@@dallasalexander3648 Hahahahaha

[@jakobduarte6264]

omg 😂😂😂

[@michaelriegler2594]

I rarely laugh out loud. 😂😂😂 Thank you

[@mst3kpimp]

would it be ok to blast my tree with a fireman's hose?

[@GroovyFreddy]

Sure, but do this only if the tree has self-ignited

[@dbruiser56]

mst3kpimp hahahhaha

[@ivancastanedamusic]

mst3kpimp only if the tree says its okay. Consent

[@russellatstupenas4449]

mst3kpimp only if you do it to your face 1st

[@sgtjenko]

Better to be safe and use a forest fire chopper

[@TheSharkenader]

i think your water bowl has a bonsai tree in it

[@Nolan6096]

^^That cracks me up lol

[@jamesaust3272]

"Really nice fine spray" Proceeds to blow the soil out of the pot

[@RavexXxCodyxXx]

I was thinking the same thing, I was waiting for a mist and then this bitch drowns his tree

[@nancyfahey7518]

I do that and the perlite goes rolling down the driveway.

[@user-xf2rm7pp4z]

Jerchio IV the tree likes it lol you should see how I water my plants

[@pacificnorthwester]

He drowned that poor tree so badly, I came real close to calling a lifeguard.

[@Kingtate55]

Lmfao

[@leptoon]

I laughed so hard when you started flooding and overflowing the plant with water. Dude, let it soak in to the soil...

[@justin7036]

+Andrew Dahl @ 1:20 he said a really nice soft spray lmao, that was a torrent

[@jamessteele1843]

+Andrew Dahl Same! At the start I was thinking.. "I wonder why the soil isn't along the top of the pot?.. and where's the moss..? Hmm.. maybe it's just summer.." Then the tsunami came... XD

[@wa5780]

+James Steele I was wondering where the top dressing went! The tsunami took it... 🌊

[@edouardprest9703]

+Andrew Dahl That sure did look like a dumb move.

[@toocold8985]

OMG I know right. I saw him do that and I freaked . I was like no wonder he has no soil in the top quarter of his plant . I always do the second method and then take a spray bottle to the top of mine that is a fine mist

[@TheFredster-dk1bi]

At first i thought a good mist was gonna come out, then i see the drenching xD

[@TrickArrow]

i rewound the vid to see it, and then checked the dedcription to see if this was a parody, because I couldnt beleive it ='D

[@user-xf2rm7pp4z]

The Fredster 2014 I actually killed the same exact plants by misting them cuz it wasn’t enough water 😦

[@lilbish8465]

@@user-xf2rm7pp4z should have used a firehose😂

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

i guess tsunamis are called soft sprays nowadays

[@kickchick1974]

Right now in Australia, our bush fires are out of control and it seems the whole country is burning. Eastern Leaf - forget Bonsai - could you please come to Australia, where your skills could be put to good use. AUSTRALIA NEEDS YOU!!!!

[@Gaming-gabba]

😂😂

[@bradenmcguire7372]

These comments actually have me dead

[@h.317]

I been laughing for awhile now lmao

[@larrycheech9622]

Jesus might as well take it in the shower with me lol, that was awesome, great tips though thanks, will use the soaking method

[@jerjac25]

Youi shower with your Bonsai... thats love man... lol :)

[@Jchavarro]

I started laughing so hard when he started drowning the bonsai

[@user-xf2rm7pp4z]

Jeancarlos Chavarro bro that ain't drowning they actually need that much water especially when it's hot like 3 times a day

[@reiroll5]

Same 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@steelen]

You should make more videos. You have a pleasant voice that makes watching this a good experience.

[@jingcornell8692]

I like your video you always get to the point and not much talk.

[@lukeagex]

Is this normal? That soaking seems a bit excessive.

[@Askar1]

lukeagex you know, most beginners (me) kill there bonsai tree by underwatering, not overwatering. -some random dude on youtube

[@user-xf2rm7pp4z]

Where I live there's no such thing as overwatering xD

[@esthergarcia8971]

It is actually normal and you could do it any plant because the plant roots will absorb the water it needs and if the water is not going down then that means the ether the tree doesn’t need water or it already took enough water you should probably leave it there for 5 or more minutes 👍

[@shannoncook6208]

Hey man, you have some beautiful bonsais, and a lot of them. I wish I had enough time on my hands to take care of that many. But I have other plants and other ladies to take care of so I only have about a dozen of them . And all of them are different types. But all of yours in the background look full and beautifully taken care of! Hats off to you.

[@leonardoromero8]

Thanks for showing the techniques, we received a evergreen as a gift and getting a start.

[@ChrisCarswell]

Paused after he started watering the tree to look at comments. Was not disappointed.

[@ceereec]

Haha.... I don't even drink that much water!

[@The1curiousgeorge]

The visual really helps and I have a better idea about it now. Thank you.

[@digiac4027]

WOW! I did not expect it to need that much water! I use 1 cup of water once a week for mine. Thanks for the info!

[@CryptoNewb]

Please make more videos! This one was simple and very enjoyable.

[@sanhle6211]

Hi Jason, I used to kill my bonsai trees because of not having good drain soil. What are good drain soil mix? Can I buy from you? Thanks You

[@reiterahlert2172]

Do these need to stay outside or can you put them in front of a window and have them be okay? For this specific tree anyway

[@Cloud-wl8lp]

This was very informative, thank you! I wasn’t sure how to tell if the soil was soaked because I thought that maybe the moisture was below the surface, but now I can tell without just looking that the soil needs watering.

[@mirelala25]

Exactly my situation. At some point I thought I was watering it too much but turns out I wasn’t watering it enough 😅

[@Mjw090388]

Hi, I just purchased my very first Bonsai Tree and I have a question regarding the 2 different techniques. In the first technique (the top watering method), You soaked not only the soil but the entire tree as well. Should I do the same thing when im bottom watering my tree or should I leave the topside of the plant dry?

[@easternleaf]

Thanks for the comments and good point about the roots. We have thousands of trees of all different ages. We let some of our trees mature in grower's pots prior to working on them. For this video, We used a little tree to help illustrate some basic techniques for newcomers to bonsai. Thanks for watching!

[@omniscientnews4291]

That was a Fine Mist???? Replacing all the soil he washed out was next on the agenda after video was stopped!!! lol Other than that very informative!

[@user-xf2rm7pp4z]

More fine than my hose

[@frankramos744]

What kind of Bonsai do you have? I just bought one and haven’t been able to figure out the species it looks exactly like the one you have downright to the rock in the soil.

[@byronsmall2077]

Either of these methods are recommended daily?? Great video... My bonsai tree is drying up, I think Ive been underwatering it.....

[@daver9643]

So soggy soil isn’t bad for a bonsai? I gave mine about 3 cups of water after transplanting in the soil seems soggy but I didn’t water it nearly as long as you did nor did any water come out the bottom. My question is and it’s a two part question should I water it again lol and allow water to come out the bottom obviously because you gave it a lot of water and my other question is I transplanted my bonsai into a new banzai pot, I’ve read that it should stay in the shade after transplant for a period of time is this true and if so how long?

[@RidionWolfblood]

can you tell me what kind of water is ok.. Can it be tap water left out for 24 hours or straight from the tap... or

[@nm6818]

Qu: how often should i water my indoor bonsai? It's the similar type/size to the ones in this video. I do the soaking method. Every day seems like a lot. Also, the tips of the plant are turning brown on some branches; is that from over or under-watering? Thanks.

[@zteir]

Dang 2 yers and no replies

[@MR_RN_NYC]

@@zteir People are still thinking of the answer.

[@zteir]

@@MR_RN_NYC 😂

[@richk3c]

Do i need to worry about too much rain water in the Winter? These are outdoor bonsai's in Northern California. Thanks in advance!

[@yoka955]

So you water it thoroughly like that everyday? Maybe that's why my bonzai's foliage has some brown spots where it should be green. I've been watering it almost every day, but not enough to get the soil completely wet. Thanks for the tips!

[@susanacardenas3862]

I’m new to bonsais at night time do I bring my plant inside or do I simply leave it outside the entire time ?

[@ItsMeRhaine]

“Really nice fine sorta soft spray” *begins drenching tree* 😂😂

[@xcSTRIKERxc]

Step 1:Water the bonsai tree with a nice soft spray. Step 2: Buy a sack of dirt as most of it has washed away during the watering process.

[@RonaldKelly-p5l]

In one of your videos you talk about soil mix you do not really talk about organic materials. I live in South Central Texas, so I need something organic to retain mositure. What % organics do you recommend in your soil mix?

[@catchdaweasel]

I gave my bonsai DMT and now it's 13 stories tall and chasing me. Tips?

[@Sam-ex8oj]

trim it down

[@josephalvarado2158]

Add a little vinegar to the water to lower the ph.

[@mari-joellesantiago1483]

Hi there, I’ve had a juniper bonsai for about 4 months already and I had gone on a trip for a week about 2 weeks ago. When I had come back, I realized I had left my bonsai at my window sill (it’s currently winter where I am and my room gets pretty cold) and my bonsai seemed dried out. The top of the tree is yellow-ish green and the rest are a lighter green but the light green parts fall off whenever something touches it even the lightest amount of force. Do I still have a chance of recovery? If so any tips? What should I do?

[@XaltedWon]

beeen drowning my plant for about 2 hours now....thats a good indication you can take it out

[@nancyfahey7518]

My husband bought me this tree. It's called a Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper. That's it's species? It rained everyday in Florida this summer, I think I needed to water it once. It's doing great for someone who kills trees in pots.

[@easternleaf]

Hi Katherine. Good bonsai soil will always have good drainage. It's unlikely that you will drown your bonsai tree if the soil is good. Most beginners will usually kill their tree by underwatering rather than overwatering. As for letting it drain, typically we let our trees drain under filtered sunlight where they spend most of their time. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching.

[@culturetoronto]

I literally had no idea how much water these bonzais take. I'm amazed lol better take it in the shower with me hahah

[@RicardoHerrera]

What is the name of this type of tree? I have the same tree but idk what type of tree it is. And how old are yours??

[@laurenrodolakis1313]

Wow thanks so much! I feel my mind power expanding

[@Heyyoujesus]

For the second technique, can we do this technique for when we are on vacation and can’t water it everyday?

[@bat-teef]

what exact species of bonsai is this? i know it's a juniper, but i bought one exactly like this and i'm having trouble identifying the specifics.

[@taniasouth]

Nice one 👍 I really did learn a lesson on how to drown my tree 😂

[@robisaporsantos3453]

good day! i have the same kind of bonsai in the video . i don't know the name. but it is dry and all the leaves are brown. i dont water it daily cause im busy. i wonder if i can still revive it. what can i do to revive it?

[@trojanhour3366]

+Rommel Saporsantos nope, its dead.

[@jaspershepherdsmith9047]

Don't get a bonsai if you can't water it every day you ninny.

[@yaytzie_mclovin2244]

get the victory royal instead

[@Tkyeet]

hey I am a beginner juniper bonsai tree grower in phoenix arizona where it is hot over here and i need help with watering, potting, whether or not i should cut roots or not, spider mites, sunlight control and temperature. Please help me asap please!!!!!

[@loganpires2546]

I just got my tree and the guy i got it from told me in the winter to water 7 to 10 days a week, did he tell me the wrong thing or is it just different depending on the tree.

[@guadalupe2189]

Thanks,it was very helpful!

[@xerunox5658]

Somebody told me to do the 2nd method (that you showed) but do it once a week, is it OK to water a bonsai once a week?

[@iffymist7564]

when he watered it i think it died

[@Madfattdeeb]

You said to water the bonsai tree every day. Does it matter what type of tree it is?

[@mydol]

I have been told not to water the leaves and branches?? I see you watering this bonsai like there is no tomorrow and I am now confused

[@unknowgamer247]

Watering everyday got it or is it once a week? Which is it for Fig bonsai

[@ximenagomez6825]

Excellent video. Where can I get those bonsai pots?

[@KLAUSKARES]

Can i just keep it in the sea and take it out every other year

[@sergiusgoins6751]

before the video even started the comments had me crying lol

[@john-ob7bv]

I water my indoor bonsai trees with an empty spray bottle I saved from cleaning my house. Washed thoroughly of course. Gives alot more control to the area im watering and I'm recycling and helping the planet.

[@daver9643]

I just reported my bonsai tree to another bonsai pot but I’ve read that I should let it sit in the shade after transplanting, is this true?

[@gary24752]

What should the moisture meter be registering to keep the plant at optimum moisture content?

[@julesrockz1864]

hi there could you give me advice on fluorescent Bonsai lighting for indoors there's so many options I need some type of professional advice thank you

[@accountaccount3359]

oh this is verry helpfull! welp off to go water board my tree !

[@suryjoni]

i have a olive bonsai. is it possible that im giving it too much water?

[@RelatedGiraffe]

How often should you water your trees like this?

[@turboZ3]

Is the golden gate bonsai a hardy indoor option, are there any other good ones?

[@MegaVeverica]

Do all trees require that much water? I bought a Juniper and a Chines Elm.

[@Blaydrnnnr]

The best soil for Bonsai is a fast, well draining soil. If you HAVE this kind of soil, the water passes through quickly, and moisture is retained by the aggregate in the soil. ( like Akadama for instance ). This means that you can not really over water it, because the water passes through quickly, and doesnt "stand" around the roots, which causes all kinds of problems. If your soil is very slow draining, or holds a lot of water, yes, you can over water. But because most good quality soil drains very quickly, you can soak the tree to make sure the entire pot gets watered, without worrying about over watering. Some areas have very dry conditions, so you would add a bit more organic material to the soil to hold slightly more water, OR water more then once a day. Other areas are very humid and get more rain on a constant basis, and you would want less organic material in your soil.

[@BubbasBOLTZ]

Spray bottle on fine mist always has worked for me. then I just pour the left over water into the soil. I do this once every 3 days.

[@karinaortega865]

Thanks now I have a better idea of how to water my juniper bonsai :)

[@jamielee3515]

We went on vacation for 10 days, and my bonsai trees (that I got from Eastern Leaf!) completely dried out and lost all their leaves. How can I recover them? I tried to soak them completely every day since, but I don't see regrowth. Please help!

[@22bluesmiles]

I have another question. What about when there's terrible weather like windy and just pouring rain. How would that affect the bonsai tree? How do we protect the tree o keep it safe from harm? Is it okay to let it get drenched with rain water outside? Thank you

[@0000AT]

I thought juniper trees don’t like a lot of moisture ??

[@VictorReyes-e3g]

What type of bonsai are these in the video?

[@onesri]

How often should I water? I was told to water 2 times a week.

[@brix_nix6393]

does that work for the bonsai seedlings, when they first sprout?

[@luisaspitia]

What type of bonsai is featured in this video? I recently received one as a B-day present and it looks exactly like this one!

[@mustbescud]

Planning on purchasing my first tree, just wondering what is best for indoors like a home music studio room setting?

[@easternleaf]

The tree in the video is a Juniper Procumbens Nana, a popular species for bonsai trees. Thanks for watching!

[@joaquinmurrieta7008]

my bonsai is turning completely brown what should i do to bring it back to life plz help

[@leekhan8948]

So you said bonsai should be watered daily right?

[@adriadelrio1885]

I’ve placed stones on top of my soil to try and retain moisture. Can someone confirm that this will be helpful?

[@gladconst]

I hope someone will answer my question...just got my first bonsai and keeping it indoors. How often should I water? My home is fairly humid. I'm very afraid to water daily due to rotting the roots...thanks so much!

[@mattress7005]

8 years later and still waiting for someone to answer your question 🤣 your bonsai must be looking great by now 👍

[@theinvestorjourney2204]

10 years later still waiting.

[@22bluesmiles]

I would like o ask a question. I too am new to this an just today I bought my first bonsai tree. It's a slanted bonsai :) I was wondering on the first style of watering, doesn't that method drown your bonsai? Also, when you drain it do you put it in a shaded area to drain or do you just as usual put it out in the sunny spot and let it drain while it gets sunshine??

[@oscarquizapa9280]

Wow 8 years and no one replied :(

[@zteir]

@@oscarquizapa9280 thinking the same thing lol

[@jaybird2679]

I'm scared what leaves I got left will fall off can't find any info as to why my leaves are falling off :(

[@sivida70]

Very nice bonsai ! Please tell me what sort of soils you are using for these tree ?

[@saulpelayo4464]

what type of tree is it i have the same species and i want to know what its called thanks

[@norak4827]

I was thinking the same! I have been searching everywhere in the internet, looking for this one type. And suddenly, THERE IT IS, but it doesn't say WHAT it is. :(

[@charlieag1126]

its a juniper. basic tree used in bonsai....nubs

[@SuperPhen0m]

how often do you water it like this?

[@stevenfortier6436]

Can these bonsai trees handle freezing winters in northern Utah or should the be brought indoors for the winter?

[@rachael4984]

Steven Fortier they should 100% be brought indoors when the weather gets as cold as 45 degrees fahrenheit, they can’t survive that cold of weather

[@stevenfortier6436]

Ok that's what I figured but wasn't sure. Thanks so much for the quick response! I had a bonsai back when I was a teenager and think I killed it in about 2 months or less. I have more experience with plants and patience now. I just bought a 3 year old little Bonsai tree last weekend from a guy that had his trees set up on a corner. Sun Green Bonsai? My hopes are to get this make this a show piece someday. He had a really cool one "the best" on the top of his pyramid stand that was 30 years old he said. It said not for sale but I asked him what it would cost and he said $1500. That is so awesome. If I was rich I would have bought it.

[@rachael4984]

Steven Fortier that’s really cool, i’m no bonsai expert. i’m actually a teenager but i really love plants and have done a lot of research, i’m getting seeds in the mail tomorrow and i hope i plant them right, any advice? or have you only bought them grown?

[@stevenfortier6436]

Shrimp Y. I have grown a lot of other 🌱 plants from seed but never a Bonsai. That's really cool that your growing from a seed. They are like your baby when you grow them up from nothing. My dream it to have ,y own green house someday. Good luck bud! If you have done research sounds like you probably could teach me a few things. Have literally only watch 2 KZbin videos on Bonsai but am stoked about it.

[@stevenfortier6436]

Shrimp Y, you can speed up the process by taking a cutting from a tree. A new shoot on a tree in the Spring time is best. Basically cut a new growth from a tree in spring and plant it keeping it moist to get roots to form. It's not the easiest thing to do but I am going to try it and see if I can get one to take this spring.

[@Trolli21202319]

Hey! I've got my first Bonsai. It's a Sageretia Theezan. He's 12 years old and about 30cm high. I dont know what sort of soil is in the pot. So... what should i do? How much and how many times should I water it?

[@ZoeWilkinson-ws4yc]

What type of bonsai is this please?

[@collin9673]

This doesn't seem right.... That much water? And strong pressure from the hose?? Looks like he damages the tree and top soil?

[@blaze102110]

What kind of tree is that?

[@clopez379]

What if my pot doesn't have a hole?? I can't water it like that. They told me not to let water sit at the bottom of pot because it will mess up the roots.

[@robo123uk]

Repot

[@ericbrown4761]

I think I'll just let mine sit in a bucket of water. Bonsai soil isn't easy to come by and I'd go broke trying to water the way he did in the first half. I'm sure the tree didn't think much of the treatment either.

[@Helveteshit]

The only reason it can be good to water from above, is to remove dust from the leaves.

[@killbill71]

What about which type of water you can/should use for Bonsai Trees? Tap, rain, bottled etc?

[@easternleaf]

Juniper bonsai trees. Juniper Procumbens Nana. Thanks for watching!

[@brucestine9980]

How do you use fertilizer? just lay it on top?