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A basic bonsai soil mix

There are many different variables in place that affect the amount of water each individual plant needs. The existence of dehydration due to lack of water or low humidity is the leading cause of death among Bonsais. As with many trees and plants, watering your Bonsai properly is crucial to keeping it healthy. Do not fertilize for 3-4 weeks after repotting. Large pruning cuts should be done in the early spring. Position them in full sun with some bonsai tree shade during extreme heat. Crabapples thrive in a basic bonsai soil mix kept moist but not soggy. Some Crabapples will live all the way down to Plant USDA Hardiness Zone 3, though it’s recommended you protect the roots from extreme freezing with a cold frame or garden mulch to prevent winter die back when they are in a bonsai pot.