Elm of China

The elm of China ( Ulmus parvifolia ) belongs to the kind Ulmus . Species easy to use Bonsai in practice, in particular thanks to its strength which enables him to tolerate certain maintenance errors. The elm of China is very in addition often recommended, as well as the Ficus retusa , with the beginners.

Exposure

subtropical Tree, it can spend all the year inside with the proviso of having a very good Luminosité and of passing the Hiver in a not heated part. However at the end of a few years the Tree risk to become exhausted. This is why it is recommended to leave it during the beautiful season and then to leave it all the year in outside. For wintry time it can be useful to protect the mound from freezing by paper bubble and dead sheets and to place the tree in a cold Serre. To take care even that the temperature does not go down in lower part from -5°C. In a few years, it will be acclimatized and will lose its foliage with the Automne.

Repotting

The period of Rempotage extends from April at June. The elm of China appreciates particularly the Akadama like Substrat. To cut the roots with approximately a third. To accompany repotting by a size of structure for balance the racinaire part and the air part.

Maintenance

To let dry the Substrat surfaces some between two waterings in fine rain. To vaporize the foliage from time to time if the Bonsaï is in interior.

External bonds

Card-index maintenance on Parlonsbonsaï.com

Card-index maintenance on Artbonsaï.free.fr

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