Essential Bonsai Techniques

This page gathers the fundamental bonsai techniques, illustrated with my TikTok videos. They cover essential needs, pruning, wiring, repotting, and general maintenance. A solid base to start — and to deepen your practice.

Basic Needs

Before any work, it is essential to understand a bonsai’s basic needs: proper watering, light, airflow, and a free-draining substrate. These foundations determine the tree’s health and longevity.

Pruning

Pruning helps structure the tree, control its silhouette, and encourage fine, balanced ramification. It includes structural pruning and maintenance pruning (“green” pruning).

Wiring

Wiring allows you to position branches and build the tree’s structure without cutting. It requires precision, anticipation, and regular monitoring to avoid wire marks on the bark.

Repotting

Repotting is a key step to maintain bonsai vigor. It renews the substrate, improves root oxygenation, and adapts root development to the tree’s stage.

General Maintenance

Daily care determines long-term bonsai health. Fertilization, disease prevention and regular observation help you guide the tree through the seasons.