Practical bonsai care
Keep your bonsai healthy, one season at a time.
Clear, step-by-step guides on watering, pruning, repotting and choosing the right species, written for beginners and growing collectors.
What does your tree need?
Pick a topic to jump straight to the fix.
WateringHow often, and how to tellPruningShape without stressing the treeRepottingWhen roots need more roomSoilMixes that drain wellFertilizerFeeding through the seasonsPests & diseaseSpot problems earlyIndoor careLight and humidity indoorsPotsSize, drainage and styleToolsThe few you actually needSpeciesFind your tree’s needs
New to bonsai?
Your first tree in five steps
Follow these in order and you will avoid the mistakes that kill most beginner trees.
Read the full care guide- 1Choose a forgiving speciesStart with a hardy tree that suits your climate and space.
- 2Find the right spotMost bonsai need far more light than houseplants.
- 3Learn to water by touchWater when the top soil feels dry, not on a fixed schedule.
- 4Feed during growthLight, regular fertilizing in spring and summer.
- 5Prune little and oftenSmall trims keep the shape and the tree strong.
Care guides by species
Every species has its own watering, light and pruning rhythm.
Latest guides
Fresh care tips, species guides and honest product reviews.
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About OurBonsai
OurBonsai shares hands-on, beginner-friendly bonsai care advice: how to keep trees alive indoors and out, which species suit your space, and which tools, soils and pots are worth buying.
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