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If you are looking for some plants to decorate your home or office then there is no choice better than bonsai plants. They are just amazing and so much cute.
A lot of bonsai enthusiasts ask us that will bonsai trees grow in Alberta? Is the weather of Alberta suitable for growing a bonsai tree or not? Will bonsai trees survive in Alberta?
You probably have many of these questions in your mind and we will answer all of them, here in this article.
Can you grow a bonsai tree in Alberta
Yes, you can grow a bonsai tree in Alberta.
However, it can be very challenging at the same time due to the weather conditions in Alberta.
Just like any other kind of plant, bonsai trees also require a specific range of temperature under which they can survive and grow effectively.
During the daytime, bonsai trees need a temperature around 64-75 degrees Fahrenheit (17 to 23 degrees Celsius).
During the nighttime, bonsai trees need a temperature of 57 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit (13 to 16 degrees Celsius).
Now if we look at the average weather of Alberta around the year, then some credible reports say that the Alberta weather is around 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 25 degrees Celsius) in summer. In winter, the weather in Alberta is 23 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 to -15 degrees Celsius).
We can see that the summer temperature in Alberta is perfect for growing bonsai trees as it is the exact temperature that bonsai trees need to survive and show healthy growth.
However, the real problem is the temperature in winters, and here’s why.
Why winter temperature in Alberta is bad for growing bonsai
We told you above that bonsai plants need a specific range of temperature to survive and show good growth.
Any fluctuation in that temperature can either lead to the death of bonsai plants or completely stunt their growth.
Now the main question is that what is the coldest temperature that bonsai trees can survive? Is the winter temperature in Alberta suitable for bonsai plants?
If we look at the studies done on bonsai plants, experts say that most of the bonsai plants cannot tolerate any temperature that is below 40 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 7 degrees Celsius).
Whereas, the winter temperature in Alberta goes below 23 to 5 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 to -15 degrees Celsius) and in some cases, it can go as low as -22 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-30 to -40 degrees Celsius).
Therefore, we can easily conclude that the winter temperature in Alberta is not feasible for growing bonsai trees.
Can you grow outdoor bonsai trees in Alberta
No, according to experts, growing outdoor bonsai trees in Alberta might not be a good idea.
Outdoor bonsai plants are those that need to be placed in outdoor conditions all the time of the year. They can only survive and grow when they have suitable outdoor conditions.
But the only hurdle is the freezing temperature during winters in Alberta.
According to reports, the winter temperate in Alberta goes as low as -5 to -15 degrees Celsius and even -30 to -40 degrees Celsius in extreme cases.
The coldest temperature that bonsai plants can tolerate is just 4 to 7 degrees Celsius. It is too cold for bonsai plants!
If you are growing bonsai trees outdoors in such a low and cold temperature then there’s no chance that your plants can survive the wrath of weather. They will probably stop growing and eventually die.
This is why a lot of bonsai enthusiasts say that outdoor bonsai plants are not a great choice in Alberta due to the extremely harsh weather in winters.
Can you grow indoor bonsai trees in Alberta
Yes, you can grow indoor bonsai trees in Alberta.
Perhaps, indoor bonsai trees are a much better option in Alberta as compared to outdoor bonsai trees.
The reason is that outdoor bonsai trees need to stay outdoors. But they cannot tolerate and survive the extremely cold and low winter temperatures of Alberta.
On the other hand, indoor plants are a good choice because they can survive and grow in indoor conditions.
Moreover, this also saves them from the wrath of extremely cold and low temperatures outside.
The even best thing about indoor bonsai plants is that you can maintain their temperature by using artificial techniques that will help them survive and keep growing despite extremely cold weather outside during winters.
This is why growing indoor bonsai plants in Alberta is a better option as compared to outdoor bonsai plants.
Can bonsai trees survive during summers in Alberta
Yes, bonsai trees will easily survive the summer in Alberta.
The summer temperature in Alberta is around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in summer.
Bonsai plants need an average temperature of 17 to 23 degrees Celsius.
Now if we compare both these temperatures, we can easily conclude that summer in Alberta is ideal for growing bonsai plants. They will easily survive and show excellent growth.
Can bonsai plants survive during winters in Alberta
Bonsai plants may not survive if the winter temperature is too low in Alberta.
The lowest temperature which bonsai plants can tolerate is 4 to 7 degrees Celsius.
If the temperature drops below this point, then the bonsai plants will stop growing and may eventually die.
Thus, the bonsai plant may not survive in winter if the temperature drops too low.
Which bonsai plant is best for Alberta
Bonsai plants come in a huge variety of options. They have different ranges of optimal temperature.
You need to ask an expert about which bonsai plant will be suitable for your local Alberta weather and they will help you choose the right option.
Conclusion
Summer in Alberta is perfect for growing bonsai trees whereas winter in Alberta is not much feasible for growing bonsai trees (in case the temperature drops too low).
