container selection on Bonsai
Quick answer
If your Bonsai has container selection, the most likely cause is: Bonsai containers must have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Without mesh covering, soil spills out and pests (insects, slugs) enter the pot.
Start here:
- 1. Cut mesh slightly larger than drainage hole
- 2. Bend aluminum wire into U-shape, push through mesh
Why Bonsai gets container selection
Bonsai containers must have drainage holes to prevent water accumulation. Without mesh covering, soil spills out and pests (insects, slugs) enter the pot.
How to reverse container selection on Bonsai
- 1
Cut mesh slightly larger than drainage hole
- 2
Bend aluminum wire into U-shape, push through mesh
- 3
Lay mesh over hole, pull wire ends through and bend across underside
- 4
Use copper netting (100% copper) in addition — copper ions repel worms and slugs
- 5
Containers should complement the tree's aesthetic — size proportional to tree mass
Keep container selection off this Bonsai
Always cover drainage holes with mesh before planting.