Palm-sized bonsai, exquisitely small and delicate: how do you care for a palm-sized bonsai?

A palm-sized bonsai is a bonsai you can hold in the palm of your hand, which is what we commonly call a micro bonsai or mini bonsai. As for its characteristics, I think everyone can tell just from the name that it is especially mini and small, exquisitely small and delicate - that is what we mean by this category.

In recent years, it has been especially popular to place a bonsai indoors. But a large bonsai needs to be moved around, which is very troublesome, so along came this category of palm-sized bonsai. It can be said to have made things convenient for many people - on a desk, on a bedside table, on an office desk, you can place a few of them. Small and exquisite, held within a square inch.

So today I will take you through a careful study of this so-called palm-sized bonsai. First, let's talk about its characteristics. Because it is relatively small, the cost is not too high and the price is low; and because it is small, it looks especially delicate, which wins it the affection of many people. It is a good choice as a gift for a girlfriend or for parents.

Now let's talk about its care techniques. In terms of care, it is not as convenient as a large bonsai, and looking after it can be rather troublesome. Many people may find that within less than one or two months of buying it, or at most half a year, the bonsai dies. But that is no obstacle - next I will introduce some care techniques for you, hoping they can help you.

On the issue of watering, all plants probably need special attention, including this palm-sized potted plant. Although it is small, the water it needs each day still has to be replenished; and because it is small and has insufficient living space, it needs water replenishment even more. But when watering, you must be sure to grasp the amount, otherwise it will drown and the roots will rot.

There are also requirements for sunlight. Although all plants need photosynthesis, if they are under strong light every day, they will get sunburned just like people. So they cannot be left under direct blazing sun all the time; it is best to place them under scattered light, or let them enjoy a morning-light bath. At noon, you should put them back in their original places, such as the desk or the bedside table. As for what many people ask - do palm-sized potted plants need fertilizing? The answer is that they definitely do, but for palm-sized potted plants, fertilizing only requires slow-release fertilizer.

Then there is pruning for palm-sized potted plants, and here you must pay special attention, because they are very small; if you are the slightest bit careless, we rough-handed people may cut off their roots and branches. So pruning palm-sized potted plants especially requires a craftsman's spirit, and you must be extremely careful.

Finally, a reminder: the palm-sized bonsai you cannot put down must be cherished and carefully looked after.