NOVEMBER Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celsius Temp. Min Celsius November 13,7 70 10,3 23,6 13,0 POSITION The start of hot dry summer weather may be experienced, some trees may need to be moved to less sunny spots or, if necessary, put up shade cloth. Remember, trees need very […]
OCTOBER SPRING TIME! Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celsius Temp. Min Celsius October 32,7 74 8,9 21,2 10,6 POSITION Early spring! All or nearly all deciduous plants are out in leaf, the soft new foliage is a delight. We normally still experience rain and some cool weather is still around […]
AUGUST Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius August 73,7 79 6,7 17,8 7,4 POSITION Still wet, cold, windy and dark but beneath the gloom sap is rising and potting is hectic. Finish potting deciduous trees this month and add acacias to the list. WATERING Little watering […]
JULY Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius July 96,9 81 6,2 17,4 7,1 POSITION The shortest day has passed and days are getting longer but only marginally. The same remarks apply as for June. WATERING The water table is high and frequent rains and dull days […]
Bonsai tasks to do in Cape Town in June June can be a busy period for bonsai enthusiasts, and there are several time-sensitive activities to focus on during this month. Here’s a breakdown of the tasks mentioned: • Clean and disinfect your bonsai benches to maintain a healthy environment for your trees. • Remove dead […]
MAY Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius May 76,7 80 6,3 20 9,5 POSITION Some showers and cooler weather are on the way. Some bonsai may have to be moved into sunnier spots or shade cloth may have to be removed. WATERING As usual watering needs […]
APRIL Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius April 55,5 76 7,8 22,8 11,8 POSITION Early autumn and a delightful time of year; some showers may be expected. The sun is no longer so fierce and days are getting shorter. WATERING Bonsai tend to dry out and […]
How to care for your Bonsai Years of loving care have gone into creating a bonsai. With a few minutes of daily attention, it will develop, improve and give you a great deal of pleasure for many years. If you have acquired a healthy and well-established bonsai, there are six golden rules for maintaining it. POSITION OUTDOORS […]
MARCH Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius March 22,1 73 9,5 25,3 14,2 POSITION Days are clearly getting shorter but it is still hot and mostly dry although we may have a shower now and again if we are fortunate. WATERING The bonsai grower’s most important […]
FEBRUARY Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel. Humidity % Daily Sunshine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius Feb 18,0 71 10,6 26,3 15,5 POSITION This is the hottest month in our area and rain is very unlikely. Winds are infrequent but when they come they are very drying and blow what little humidity there may […]
