Comments on: Does anyone know how to take care of an outdoor Bonsai plant?

By: Isadora

Isadora — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:18:59 +0000

Listen to Bill, a grape should be winter hardy and can stay outdoors. It lost its leaves because it is going dormant. Keep it in a protected place, like up against the side of your garage, or in a corner someplace. I cover my outside bonsai pots with a heap of mulch, just to put something between their root systems and the cold, insulate them some. Just the pots, not the tops. Make sure it doesn't dry out, if you have no snow or rain, check it once in a while. It should be fine.
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By: Mike F

Mike F — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:05:59 +0000

I think you give it very little water, just a drop. I thought you need to have the plant stay indoors.
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By: Diane B

Diane B — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:00:59 +0000

Why don't you call a florist or nursery in your area. They might be able to put you in touch with someone who can offer instructions on maintaining your Bonsai.
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By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:18:59 +0000

I also live in New England (Boston) and the answer is leave it outdoors and let it go dormant. Just give it very little water until we get constant temperature below freezing, Put it in a shed or some protected area out of sunlight to prevent it from getting warm and then suddenly cold., doesn't need sun, fertilize or water at this time. It should have gone to sleep for the winter. Keep it out of the weather and in the Spring take it out and let Momma Nature wake her up and bring her back.
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By: Beebs LeGieu

Beebs LeGieu — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 21:53:59 +0000

I'm not an expert, but a botanist once told me that feeding Bonsai plants a quarter cup of ammonia twice a week is a quick and easy way to keep it alive during the cold season.
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