I have a sago palm bonsai plant, very small. How often should I water it?

The pebbles are glued down into the pot. No soil is visible. I am currently watering it once a week and only a small amount of water at that. Am I underwatering or overwatering?

I have a sago palm bonsai plant, very small. How often should I water it?
Bonsai trees need extra water and nutrients, because they are kept in such small containers.


I own many, and I need to water them at least once per day, usually. (they're outside, so the wind plays a part in their dryness).


I also fertilize once a month, so be prepared to do that as well.





Do not stick your finger into the pot.


The pots are so shallow that the roots run very close to the surface and you could damage them. just feel the top of the soil.





As for the rocks, they are decorative, and you do not need to remove them. In fact, they are a necessary part of the soil, keeping it from drying out too quickly.
Reply:The pebbles are mainly there to prevent soil from falling out during transportation of the bonsai. Now that you've got it home, these need to be removed. They can endanger the health of your bonsai by preventing water intake and by harboring pests underneath.





You don't want to over- or underwater it. Stick your finger in the soil to test it.





More info:


http://www.helpfulgardener.com/bonsai/03...
Reply:I think what you need is a special care for your Bonsai, and not only watering it. Warm water is the best, but you need to water it not when you want to but when it want to. Check the soil and make sure it is a bit dry, otherwise if it is moisture then don't water it yet. I found this site to be useful for you. You can get "Bonsai Gardening Secrets" eBook that gives all the details that you need and more.





http://www.bonsaigardeners.com/
Reply:just put ur finger in the earth if your finger comes out moist with clumps of earth its fine, if it comes out dry, water it...