Spring Watering for Healthy Bonsai Trees

Delve deep into the intricacies of spring watering as we highlight the crucial aspects to pay attention to, potential pitfalls to avoid, and the underlying principles governing water flow. Our discussion will demonstrate an advanced method for watering conifer and deciduous trees, incorporating all the knowledge gained. Join us as we explore the nuances of bonsai spring watering and its application to achieve optimal tree health and growth.

[@Alex-ip1dn]

Thank you so much for putting the fundamental videos on KZbin. I have watched them all numerous times.

[@marcsbh]

Good job Ryan, you're a master for us ;)

[@razor2ts]

Excellent Ryan, thank you. Just to answer the Koi pond water at 7.5, this is a very good PH level for a koi pond, your Koi will thrive. As for watering your bonsai with Koi pond water, it is full of nitrate, so watering your Bonsai with Koi pond water should be only used as a feed around once a month. I used to water my trees this way 20 years back ( when I had a koi pond ) my trees thrived using this method, lots of deep green healthy foliage. I mainly keep Japanese maples, I never missed the foliage on them, they don't need it as long as my watering is on point. I also use a koi pond carbon water filter on my tap water to filter the water for all my trees. My trees always look very healthy all season using this method.

[@craighunter3273]

You did an excellent job explaining transpiration in relationship to bonsai. Also - your discussion ref the operation/ chemistry of the stomata was entirely new to me. Loved it. Well done with the video. This surely must be the ultimate exemplar of videos on water and transpiration . Kindest regards and thanks for bringing us such a quality production.

[@9svm]

spring watering is my favourite part of my mornings

[@chompers11]

I just keep replaying certain parts this is amazing wow

[@Paul-sk7px]

I'm only one minute in, but take my upvote just for talking about this important topic! :)

[@lifelikelu]

Once again thank you Mirai and Ryan for the knowledge you share.

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

Realmente este hombre puede que sea el mejor divulgador de bonsai. Un video acojonante.

[@keefe4484]

your knowledge is appreciated and thank you!

[@t3dwards13]

Thank you for this explanation! I've learned much!

[@memyself1670]

Great wonderful valuable knowledge thank you.

[@waknatious]

this is an amazing video. thank you.

[@barbarafazio549]

Thank you .. I’m learning so much.

[@scottjania8007]

Much appreciated. Thanks Team Mirai.

[@johnlindell5024]

Great info!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@robertobreglia9224]

Ryan thank you very much for sharing this very very interesting video...your preparation is impressive!👍👍👍👍🔝

[@bonsai_life_style]

Nice as usually

[@markboulton543]

great video.. have you heard about sonic bloom? very interesting regarding plant stamata

[@RussellStrosnider]

Where do I get a water wand with the on demand handle?

[@notsver]

Hey! i was wondering what kind of rock you used for the paths in your bonsai garden, would love to add a similar rock to the garden beds of my house for a more japanese themed style. love your work thank you!

[@jthunders0]

Not sure what they are using but check out 3/8” blue chip

[@matthewwood4008]

What brand water wand is that please?

[@Maunkwew]

Terima kasih ilmu nya ❤❤❤❤

[@barbarafazio549]

Im assuming collected rain water would be preferable?

[@bonsai_life_style]

Some Japanese masters say to mist pine needles and what about ficus misting?

[@muntamah06]

Good morning my friend

[@-martintheengineer-7465]

👍👍👍

[@Jakub_Andrzejewski]

First comment :D

[@expliquemoijcomprendschann2800]

Loss of water. Why they never install system to bring back the excess watering lost.

[@whereswalt2716]

Stomata? Nothing, what's stomata with you?

[@thomasst-jean5970]

😂😂😂 best comment 😂😂😂

[@monkichiboi4003]

if the water from the soil is being absorbed by the roots at the rate of transpiration, couldn't we just filter the sunlight that's hitting the tree and slow the rate needed of transpiration.... which would let us not have to water the tree multiple times in a day lol

[@monkichiboi4003]

we have proven that photosynthesis does best in all 4 forms of uv and range of 3k 4k and 5k kelvin BUT not needing more than 100 lumens and the only difference between species that would require more lumens is the density of foliage (the top shading the bottom) so technically you only need to full sun exposure the trees that havent been styled and padded (the big bush looking trees lol)

[@monkichiboi4003]

i really hope someone shows this to ryan and he can give his reply what he thinks about shade and full sun

[@philmorton4590]

Nope, hobby only. Really just want to understand how a green thumb works. Show quality and Japanese techniques is too advanced atm.

[@statsguy1446]

Am I the only one who gets uncomfortable when he starts to waste that precious water on the floor and benches for "humidity" when he literally just can spray it on the trees directly?

[@chasingthefish9042]

Water isn't being wasted. It's just returning into the water cycle. Wasting water would be like taking water and putting it in bottles, then never drinking them. There's a great episode of the magic school bus my kids really enjoy about the water cycle.

[@isaacsanford6340]

It is interesting that you find the water so precious, as if it doesn't fall from the sky, or coat the planet...

[@statsguy1446]

It's not that simple guys groundwater is not unlimited (I'm assuming he's using it from well) cause it's not directly part of water cycle. Its accumulation underground is very slow process over long period of time. There's a reason people aren't allowed to water their lawns or fill up the pool in extreme droughts.

[@isaacsanford6340]

@@statsguy1446 Good point. Is Washington experiencing a drought?

[@statsguy1446]

@@isaacsanford6340 No idea, I'm not from the States. You never should waste water tho. That's the point.

[@Benw3790]

Why the hell does Ryan always have to use crazy, scientific words ALL the time? C’mon man.. we are trying to get people INTO bonsai. Especially younger people. Talk in a way that they can understand. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Y’all are super fans though so…. Edit: if you’re talking about water, say “water”. If you’re talking about leaves or foliage, then say that. Geez dude.

[@jdww4998]

100000000000000000000000000% disagree with this comment.

[@dalespringerwilson4233]

Bar room chit chat doesn't transfer to bonsai real well.... The terms he uses are necessary for the basic understanding of what you need to know with this art !

[@FIZZYYAM]

All of these words can be found in High school text books.

[@craigtakahashi9248]

Sounds more like a you problem than a him problem.

[@isaacsanford6340]

The young people today can barely speak their native language. Literacy rates are plummeting. For many, plain English is confusing. Maybe Ryan shouldn't even call it "water," since now we expect him to pander to the largest common denominator. Let's call it "splash." "It hit different when you sprinkle splash on lil leafy-boi." "Bet." "Dead-ass."