Cedar "cedrus atlantica" 1-1

Water it regularly, allowing the root ball to dry out slightly between waterings to avoid overwatering. Watering should be done very regularly; in hot weather, it's every day! However, in winter, water according to your soil monitoring. Thanks to rain and cold weather, you won't necessarily need to water regularly since the substrate will remain moist.

How to do it right: 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, or soak it in water (drainage) for a few minutes to ensure you water it well. We do not recommend placing a dish/container under your pot as water will stagnate and can cause root rot. (Too much water = asphyxiation).

We use agricultural soil (peat/horse manure/bark/pozzolana). During the next repotting, which is done approximately every 2 to 3 years, 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 do not destroy the entire root ball! Repotting period: spring or late summer (end of August)

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

Prune Atlas cedars in the fall. Pinching new growth can be done year-round without any problem. This species is known for its slow healing, which is why we prefer to create Jins (dead branches) rather than scarring.

In the nursery, we use blue NPK 12, 12, 17 tomato/flower fertilizer. Add a handful (small or large, depending on the size of the pot) to the growing medium from spring (May to October), every two months, alternating between chemical and organic fertilizers.