Japanese Kiyonal Bonsai Tree Wound Sealant – 100g Tube
Product Code: Kiyonal
£16.60
Japanese Kiyonal Bonsai Wound Sealant – 100g Tube
The Japanese Kiyonal Bonsai Wound Sealant is a greenish-coloured paste specifically formulated to camouflage and protect small cuts and wounds on your bonsai trees. This sealant is essential for maintaining the health of your bonsai after pruning or branch removal. When applied immediately after making a cut, it forms a protective barrier that shields the wound from disease, rot, and infections. The sealant also contains ingredients that promote faster healing, ensuring your bonsai recovers quickly and effectively.
Kiyonal Wound Sealant is versatile and easy to use. Simply squeeze a small amount onto your finger and apply it directly to the wound, covering the area completely. It dries quickly, forming a protective layer that aids in the healing of cuts and grafts. This sealant is also suitable for use on thicker bonsai roots after trimming or cutting.
Directions for Use
- Clean the Wound: Start by thoroughly cleaning the affected area on your bonsai tree.
- Apply the Cut Paste: Take a small amount of cut paste and apply it directly to the wound.
- Smooth the Paste: Using your finger, gently spread the paste over the wound to create a protective barrier.
- Reapply as Necessary: If needed, reapply the paste during the healing process to maintain coverage
How to treat larger bonsai wounds
For larger wounds, particularly after removing large branches, we recommend our bonsai cut paste, available in both brown and grey. The cut paste is ideal for trees like Ficus that tend to ‘bleed’ a lot, providing a more discreet heal with minimal scarring. However, if you’re looking for a more rugged appearance on smaller wounds, you might choose to forgo a sealant altogether.
The white liquid that “bleeds” from a Ficus bonsai when pruned is a type of sap known as latex. This milky sap is a natural defense mechanism of the tree. When a branch or stem is cut, the latex flows out of the wound, helping to seal it and protect the tree from pests and infections. The latex contains compounds that can deter insects and other potential threats.
In Ficus trees, this latex sap can be quite abundant, especially when a larger branch or root is pruned. The flow of latex helps prevent excessive loss of sap and moisture from the tree, but it also indicates that the tree is trying to heal the wound. While this is a normal response, it’s important to manage it properly in bonsai care, as excessive bleeding can stress the tree. Using a wound sealant like Kiyonal or cut paste can help stop the flow of latex and promote faster healing, ensuring your Ficus bonsai remains healthy.
Whether you need Kiyonal for smaller, more delicate wounds or cut paste for larger wounds, we have the right product to help your bonsai thrive.
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Kiyonal Bonsai Tree Wound Sealant – 100g Tube
The Kiyonal Bonsai Tree Wound Sealant, presented in a 100g tube, is a specialised greenish paste designed to conceal and safeguard minor injuries and cuts on bonsai trees. This essential product plays a crucial role in preserving the vitality of your bonsai following pruning or branch removal. When applied promptly after a cut, it creates a protective layer that defends the wound against diseases, decay, and infections. Additionally, the sealant includes components that encourage quicker healing, ensuring your bonsai recovers efficiently.
This versatile wound sealant is user-friendly. To apply, simply dispense a small amount onto your fingertip and cover the wound thoroughly. It dries rapidly, forming a protective film that supports the healing of cuts and grafts. It is also effective for application on thicker roots after trimming.
Directions for Use:
- Begin by cleaning the wound on your bonsai tree.
- Apply a small amount of cut paste directly onto the wound.
- Gently smooth the paste over the wound with your finger, ensuring it forms a protective layer.
- If needed, reapply the paste throughout the healing process
Use Bonsai Cut Paste for Larger Wounds
For larger wounds, especially those resulting from significant branch removals, we recommend using our bonsai cut paste, available in brown and grey. This paste is particularly beneficial for trees like Ficus bonsai, which tend to exude a lot of sap, providing a more subtle healing process with minimal scarring. However, for smaller wounds, you may opt to not use a sealant for a more natural appearance.
The white sap that oozes from a Ficus bonsai during pruning is known as latex. This milky substance serves as a natural defense mechanism for the tree. When a branch or stem is severed, the latex emerges from the wound. Thus, aiding in sealing it and protecting the tree from pests and infections. The latex contains compounds that can repel insects and other threats. In Ficus trees, this latex can flow abundantly, especially when larger branches or roots are pruned.
It helps minimise sap and moisture loss while indicating the tree’s effort to heal. Although this response is normal, managing it properly is vital in bonsai care, as excessive bleeding can stress the tree. Utilising a wound sealant like Kiyonal or cut paste can help halt the latex flow and promote faster recovery, ensuring your Ficus bonsai stays healthy. Whether you require Kiyonal for smaller, delicate wounds or cut paste for larger injuries, we offer the ideal solution to help your bonsai flourish.
We offer FREE tracked delivery on our Kiyonal wound sealant to most areas of the UK with fast dispatch.
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| Service | When will it arrive? | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Delivery (England, Wales & Southern Scotland) |
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | FREE |
| Premium AM (Weekdays before 1pm) |
Next working day (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £8.99 |
| Weekend Delivery | Chosen Saturday or Sunday | £8.99 |
| Highlands & Islands AB37–38, AB54–56, FK17–21, GY, HS, IV1–63, JE, KA27–28, KW1–17, PA20–49, PA60–78, PH19–26, PH30–40, PH42–44, PH49–50, TR21–25, ZE |
Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
| Northern Ireland | Two working days (order before 3:25pm) or your chosen date | £7.99 |
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| Care | What to do | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Read your printed Care Instruction Guide included with every bonsai tree before you begin. | Upon arrival |
| On arrival | In hot weather, stand pot in water for 5 minutes, then drain. | Once on day 1 |
| Position | Indoor Bonsai – Bright daylight, avoid harsh midday sun & cold draughts. Outdoor Bonsai – bright to semi-shaded, sheltered position. | All year |
| Water | Check soil daily; keep damp to the touch (not soggy). In hot spells, soak the pot briefly. | Daily check |
| Mist | Lightly mist foliage to boost humidity and condition leaves. | Once or twice a week |
| Feed | Use bonsai fertiliser, diluted as directed. Follow the directions on the bottle. | Species dependant |
| Prune | Trim longer shoots to maintain shape and encourage new growth. | As needed |
| Health | If needed, use an invigorator/insecticide and follow the label instructions. | If issues arise |
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