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How often should rock elm be watered?
After planting rock elm into a garden, water immediately, repeating 4 or 5 times after each watering has penetrated into the soil. Wait for a week before watering again, and then wait 20 days from planting before watering for the third time. After that, plants should be able to absorb enough water from the soil by themselves. Although water will need to be replenished in the morning and evening during especially hot periods, manual watering will not otherwise be needed.
In the case of bonsai, a thorough watering is generally required whenever the soil in the pot is dry. If the weather is dry and the temperature high, then more watering will be needed. However, never allow your plant to become water-logged. The best watering time is early morning or at night. In the winter, cut back on how much water you provide - your plant may not need any at all. Additionally, in order to avoid spindling or leaf enlargement, do not spray water on the leaves.
With good drought tolerance, watering should always be done according to the condition of the soil; if the soil isn't dry, watering isn't needed. Avoid water-logging or watering too frequently - this will cause an oxygen deficiency, leading to rotting roots and eventual plant death.
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