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Cotoneaster Bonsai Tree

How To Care For A Cotoneaster Bonsai Tree

The Cotoneaster is a very popular bonsai due to the fact that it is so hardy and easy to care for, plus, of course, it looks great. This genus consists of more than 200 different plants and includes deciduous, semi-evergreen and ever-green shrubs. The best varieties for bonsai growers are C. horizontalis, C. Microphyllus. and C. Compacta Nana plus others.

Lighting and Temperature

These plants are sun-worshipers so give them full sunlight, although this does vary from variety to variety, so check to make sure. Whilst some varieties can be kept indoors, Cotoneaster bonsais are generally considered outdoor bonsais. In the winter make sure you protect you Cotoneaster from the frost.

Watering and Humidity

Water during the summer and less in the winter but making sure that the soil doesn’t dry out. Keep you Cotoneaster moist with some light misting.

Soil Feeding

You should feed this bonsai during the growing season however it is important that you avoid doing so when the Cotoneaster is flowering or fruiting. Use either a diluted fertilizer or fertilizer specially for bonsais.

Re-potting

Every year at spring time you should re-pot you bonsai, using a basic bonsai soil mix.

Cotoneasters are excellent plants, especially for beginners. It is one of the easiest to care for and can withstand many conditions. You can also very easily take cuttings from established plants so it won’t be too long before you have a garden full of Cotoneaster bonsai shrubs.

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2 Responses to “Cotoneaster Bonsai Tree”

  1. Kay Says:
    July 10th, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    I’ve just bought a plant that is supposed to be a bonsai. I think it is a diffenbachia tree, as it has the same leaf//branch pattern as the regular diffenbachia trees. Can you give me some advice as to how to care for this plant. It is beautiful in its little pot and I do so want to keep it alive.

    Sincerely,
    Kay

  2. vincent Says:
    May 5th, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Can someone please help me answer some questions about my cottoneaster bonsai. I just want to know if its normal for the tree to shed its leaves this time of year, I thought it was evergreen.

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