Watering your bonsai
There are three ways of watering that are popular. The very first method, you only apply water round the roots which technique should be used once the top of the soil in the pot becomes dry or whitish. The second technique is called syringing. Using this method are applying water in order to moisten both sides from the leaves, the branches, and also the trunk. The third technique is often referred to as springing, and it is accustomed to moisten the leaves of the tree. This process should be used are transplanting a tree prior to the roots develop, and when it is hot and dry throughout the summer.
There is no universal watering system which is used among every bonsai enthusiast, as every climate and condition is different. You will learn through experience when it's the optimum time to use each technique. You will find however general rules that apply in most situations. Water a couple of times each day in autumn, 2 to 3 times a day throughout the summer, and lastly once every fifth day during the cold months months.
Keep in mind that watering is completely necessary to with bonsai tree because they are kept in such small containers, and therefore have a very limited convenience of water retention. Only water when dry, or this could result in several overwatering diseases. The essential formula in watering is neither not enough nor too much.