Although growing a bonsai tree can be challenging, it's also one of the most mindful practices gardeners can take on. It gives you something to be responsible for, with a very strict care regime to follow. If you sway from this care in any way, you could be left with a declining bonsai.
Don't feel too disheartened, however. Making bonsai mistakes is just part and parcel of caring for a bonsai and is often the best way of learning how to improve. Even if you care for the easiest bonsai trees, it's not uncommon to make some minor errors that impact their health.
