Bonsai Things to do in Cape Town - May

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 to be watched, especially if the weather is cool and overcast but no rain has actually fallen.
FERTILISING	This is the last opportunity for feeding as with lower temperatures and shorter days plants do not take up much in the way of nutrients.
DISEASE CONTROL	Many pests are going into hibernation but snails and slugs are active.
PRUNING	Do not prune deciduous plants as stimulating growth is undesirable in winter, plants need a rest period.
POTTING	Too late for autumn potting and too early for deciduous trees.
REMARKS	A balmy month as a rule and the last chance to mix soil in reasonably dry conditions. Mosses are starting to appear remember to leave small pieces when collecting so that regeneration takes place.