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Miami Tropical Bonsai
The finest line of elegant bonsai trees from around the world that have been carefully selected and styled by professional bonsai artists. We offer a wide variety of finished and pre-bonsai trees and provide you with the proper plant care information and supplies to get you started enjoying the wonderful art of bonsai.
If there is anything that you may be interested in that you do not see listed in our web site, please feel free to contact us and we will do what we need to supply your operation.
If there is anything that you may be interested in that you do not see listed in our web site, please feel free to contact us and we will do what we need to supply your operation.
Fertilizers
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SuperThrive 2 Oz. - $6.67 4 Oz. - $10.77 
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Bonsai Pro 11 Oz. - $6.50
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Pokon Bonsai Fertilizer 8 ½ Oz. - $6.00
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Dyna Gro Neem Oil 8 Oz. - $6.50
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Bonsai Gold Organic Enhancer 8 Oz. - $10.95 16 Oz. - $19.95
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Dyna-Gro Pro-TeKt 9 Oz. - $5.25
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Bonsai Gold Pellets Fertilizer OUT OF STOCK |
Fertilizer Corner
What is the most common mistake in fertilizing?
Without a doubt, overfertilizing is the most common mistake made by beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiast alike. We want to see our trees with plenty of flowers and nice green leaf but because a little is good, does not mean more is better. It is much better to err by giving a plant too little than too much.
Every package of fertilizer gives three numbers, such as 12-6-8. What exactly do these numbers mean?
They indicate how much nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) is in that fertilizer. The numbers are percentages of the total package and they are always listed in the same order, N-P-K. A package labeled 12-6-8 will contain 12% nitrogen, 6% phosphorus and 8% potassium by weight.
12-6-8 only adds up to 26%. What else is in there?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are all joined to at least one other element to form a molecule. Synthetic (non-organic) fertilizers are then mixed with something that makes it easier to spread. These are listed on the label as inert ingredients.
Macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients, What do they mean?
Primary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium and magnesium are called macro-nutrients. Nutrients needed in much smaller amounts (such as iron, manganese, zinc, chlorine, boron, copper, nickel and molybdenum) are called micronutrients. Keep in mind that just because a plant needs less of a micro-nutrient doesn't mean it is less important to the health of that plant.
Pros and cons of inorganic fertilizer.
Inorganic fertilizers, also called non-organic and synthetic, are made up strictly of nutrients obtained from non-living sources. They are available in higher concentrations and their nutrients are readily available to the plants and inexpensive, making it is very easy to use too much.
Pro's and Con's of organic fertilizer.
Natural sources of nutrients, usually derived from living things, are referred to as organic fertilizers. Organics are slowly released to the plants and have low levels of nutrition. Organics also improve the soil is structure and ability to hold nutrients. Organic fertilizers tend to be more expensive than inorganic. It is hard to use too much organic fertilizer.
Differences between dry and liquid fertilizers.
These vary quite a bit. A dry granular fertilizer is usually the least expensive and easiest to spread over a large area. Liquid and water soluble fertilizers are more quickly absorbed, aren't much more expensive than dry, but take more time to apply.
What is meant by slow-release?
Fertilizer granules can be coated with something that releases the nutrients slowly over a period of weeks or months, depending on the coating. These slow-release fertilizers are very useful in indoor plants and containers, but may be too expensive for general use.
What do they mean by pH and is it important?
pH is a measurement that tells you about the soil's acidity level. It can greatly effect your plant's ability to make use of the nutrients in the soil. A neutral pH is 7.0. Measurements below 7.0 are considered acid and those above 7.0 are called alkaline. Most garden plants grow best when the soil is slightly acid to neutral (6.0-7.0). Very few plants require acid or alkaline soil. It is important to check the pH every year or two and make the necessary adjustment. We have an information sheet available on soil pH.
Without a doubt, overfertilizing is the most common mistake made by beginners and experienced bonsai enthusiast alike. We want to see our trees with plenty of flowers and nice green leaf but because a little is good, does not mean more is better. It is much better to err by giving a plant too little than too much.
Every package of fertilizer gives three numbers, such as 12-6-8. What exactly do these numbers mean?
They indicate how much nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) is in that fertilizer. The numbers are percentages of the total package and they are always listed in the same order, N-P-K. A package labeled 12-6-8 will contain 12% nitrogen, 6% phosphorus and 8% potassium by weight.
12-6-8 only adds up to 26%. What else is in there?
Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium are all joined to at least one other element to form a molecule. Synthetic (non-organic) fertilizers are then mixed with something that makes it easier to spread. These are listed on the label as inert ingredients.
Macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients, What do they mean?
Primary nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium and magnesium are called macro-nutrients. Nutrients needed in much smaller amounts (such as iron, manganese, zinc, chlorine, boron, copper, nickel and molybdenum) are called micronutrients. Keep in mind that just because a plant needs less of a micro-nutrient doesn't mean it is less important to the health of that plant.
Pros and cons of inorganic fertilizer.
Inorganic fertilizers, also called non-organic and synthetic, are made up strictly of nutrients obtained from non-living sources. They are available in higher concentrations and their nutrients are readily available to the plants and inexpensive, making it is very easy to use too much.
Pro's and Con's of organic fertilizer.
Natural sources of nutrients, usually derived from living things, are referred to as organic fertilizers. Organics are slowly released to the plants and have low levels of nutrition. Organics also improve the soil is structure and ability to hold nutrients. Organic fertilizers tend to be more expensive than inorganic. It is hard to use too much organic fertilizer.
Differences between dry and liquid fertilizers.
These vary quite a bit. A dry granular fertilizer is usually the least expensive and easiest to spread over a large area. Liquid and water soluble fertilizers are more quickly absorbed, aren't much more expensive than dry, but take more time to apply.
What is meant by slow-release?
Fertilizer granules can be coated with something that releases the nutrients slowly over a period of weeks or months, depending on the coating. These slow-release fertilizers are very useful in indoor plants and containers, but may be too expensive for general use.
What do they mean by pH and is it important?
pH is a measurement that tells you about the soil's acidity level. It can greatly effect your plant's ability to make use of the nutrients in the soil. A neutral pH is 7.0. Measurements below 7.0 are considered acid and those above 7.0 are called alkaline. Most garden plants grow best when the soil is slightly acid to neutral (6.0-7.0). Very few plants require acid or alkaline soil. It is important to check the pH every year or two and make the necessary adjustment. We have an information sheet available on soil pH.
