tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post1579531159784382905..comments2023-03-03T08:21:16.983+00:00Comments on MiKo Bonsai: Wind DamageAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15058808302814500583noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-22681589104936557672010-08-20T12:36:26.139+01:002010-08-20T12:36:26.139+01:00It's a really nice tree, sorry to see that.
...It's a really nice tree, sorry to see that.<br /><br /> Extra Precautions to take in Windy Weather<br /><br /> * The wind causes increased moisture loss from the foliage of plants, be aware that bonsai will require more water during warm, dry winds in the Summer.<br /> * As the moisture level in a pot is reduced, there is a tendency for the plant and pot to become top heavy and more liable to being blown over. Watering before or during strong winds will increase the weight of the pot and reduce the chances of the tree and pot toppling over.<br /> * If very strong winds are forecast, group your bonsai closely together so they protect each other from the wind and from falling over.<br /> * Give plants with thin leaves such as Japanese Maples, extra protection as they are at greater risk of leaf damage from the wind.<br /> * Don't place bonsai on the floor where the wind speed is greater than higher up on a bonsai bench. Do make sure to keep bonsai placed in the middle and not the edge of their benches so that if blown over, they do not then fall onto the ground below.<br /> * Always tie your bonsai into its pot when repotting to stop the tree being blown out of the pot during strong winds. Trees that are not secure in their pots are at greatest risk of damage.Vladhttp://www.blog-bonsai.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804901615980442409.post-78953610140800110872010-07-17T22:57:43.932+01:002010-07-17T22:57:43.932+01:00O wow sorry to hear that. Hope there wasn't mu...O wow sorry to hear that. Hope there wasn't much more damage.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994260001196565003noreply@blogger.com