A plant pathologist from Brazil specializing in bonsai health, pest, and disease management. She combines scientific knowledge with practical experience, advocating for organic and sustainable bonsai care. Dr. Santos researches beneficial microbes and natural pest control, traveling to remote regions to study rare bonsai species.
Stimulating bonsai back-budding involves disrupting apical dominance, which inhibits the development of lateral buds, to awaken dormant buds and foster fuller foliage. Pruning severs the apical meristem's grip, allowing lateral…
Nurturing your bonsai to perfection begins with understanding the intricate art of watering, but what are the essential principles to get it just right?