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BonsaiList · Field care cardzones 5–9

Wisteria Bonsai

Wisteria floribunda

Outdoor tree. Kept indoors it declines slowly, then dies. It needs real seasons.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate to high
Soil
Well-draining, nutrient-rich
Temperature
Hardy to -20°F
Feeding
Low nitrogen after flowering
Repotting
Every 2-3 years
The year at a glance
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prune: after flowering, late summer

Check the soil before you water — every time.bonsailist.com/species/wisteria

Tape it to the shelf the tree sits on. Update it when the seasons change — the full guide has the why behind every line.