Ginkgo biloba 1-8

It requires a consistently moist substrate. Water it regularly, allowing the root ball to dry slightly between waterings to avoid overwatering.

In spring/summer, water regularly; in warm weather, it's daily! However, in winter, water according to your soil monitoring. Thanks to the rain and cold, you won't necessarily need to water regularly since the substrate will remain moist.

Important: Don't hesitate to water the entire root ball, right down to the roots. The water will drain through the holes at the bottom of the pot. Alternatively, soak the tree in water (draining) for a few minutes to ensure proper watering down to the roots. We do not recommend placing a dish or container under your pot, as the water will stagnate and can cause root rot. (Too much water = asphyxiation).

In the nursery, we use agricultural potting soil composed of black peat, blond peat, eco-aged peat, topsoil, horse manure, and pozzolan. During the next repotting, which is done approximately every 2 to 3 years in early spring, you can mix in a more free-draining substrate such as akadama, pumice, kiryu, etc. Just be careful not to disturb the root ball and don't destroy the entire root ball.

Many bonsai react significantly when repotted at the wrong time or too drastically. For this reason, cut as few roots as possible.

Young trees have an "open" branch shape, but as they age, they develop dense columns. We recommend shaping your tree according to its natural shape, as the Ginko Biloba has fairly large leaves that are difficult to trim. During the flowering period, prune the shoots to 2 or 3 leaves, taking care to cut above an outward-facing leaf. Be careful not to prune strong branches, as the Ginko Biloba does not heal well.

In the nursery we use blue tomato/flower fertilizer NPK 12 12 17. Put a handful (small or large depending on the size of the pot) on the substrate from spring to autumn, every 2 months, alternating chemical/organic.