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…

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…

 JANUARY   Month Mean Rainfall mm Rel.  Humidity % Daily Sun­shine Hrs Temp. Max Celcius Temp. Min Celcius Jan 11,6 70 11,1 26 15,7 POSITION  Long, hot, windy days, trees need protection & must not be allowed to dry out.  WATERING Humidity is low, mist and place containers of water between trees to increase humidity. Trees…