Is there an advantage to using organic fertilizer?
The major elements needed for your bonsai are N, P, and K. The source doesn’t matter to the plant. The salts will ultimately be employed by the bonsai in exactly the same fashion. The major benefit of organic fertilizer is that it releases nitrogen slowly and it is less likely to burn the roots of the bonsai if you accidentally over-fertilize. Some fertilizers, such as chicken manure or liquid fishmeal, have a distinct odor, so you may not want to use them on indoor bonsai. However, not all organic fertilizer will smell bad. Also, organic fertilizers do not always contain all of the trace elements and minerals your bonsai needs. Therefore, you may need to apply several different organic fertilizers or apply them more frequently to compensate. It may be a good idea to alternate fertilizers (organic and non-organic) from time to time in order to give your bonsai a mixture of trace elements. No matter which fertilizer you choose, the most important thing is to follow the directions on the
