Bonsai Vacation Watering

Before going on vacation, all my bonsai plants from the 2 balconies of my flat / apartment were brought into my dining room & kept next to a full height glass wall that separates the balcony from the dining room. Plenty of indirect light was available this way.

Can My Bonsai Survive A Vacation Of 14 Days In Apartment / Flat ?

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A tub of water was kept elevated in the center and my pots were placed all around it. I used cotton wicks and some strips of old cloth for supplying water to the pots. Despite my low expectations, all plants were alive when I returned home on Oct 4. So, this experiment was a 100% success ! 

3 reasons for my success :