Wisteria - Bonsai? Please Advise
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Juniper Bonsai Rookie, Please HELP!
Comments (8)Lars, This is why you ought to do the research BEFORE you buy ;-) To add to what the others have already said....I would put the tree in the coolest room (above freezing) you can find. Even if it doesn't contribute to the tree's very real dormancy needs, it will compensate to some extent for the hostile conditions the tree is being subjected to. By that I'm not insulting your living conditions- it's just a recognition of the fact that conditions indoors in winter- low light, nonexistant air movement and humidity- create stress for even tropical plants. Long term, a juniper IS NOT going to do well indoors. Some people have succeeded in keeping them alive, but invariably the tree looks unhealthy- largely due to the lack of a dormant period which can only be achieved by exposing it to temperatures below 35-40 degrees F at the MAXIMUM, for at least 6 weeks. (your suspicion is correct- the tree doesn't know what time of year it is) Ten degrees is not too cold, though at that temperature you do need to protect it from wind and, to a lesser degree, sun; both conditions cause the foliage to lose moisture which the frozen root system is unable to replenish. I do agree w/ the others that exposing it to such temps at this stage of the season would be more harm than good. Once the danger of frost has passed, you'll need to get it outdoors (expose it gradually- sudden exposure to full sun after a winter indoors can burn up the foliage)and leave it there until next autumn's temps get around freezing, at which point you need to protect it from wind. You can worry about how to accomplish that when the time comes. BTW, your care sheet advising you to water daily is correct ONLY for trees kept oudoors, in the summer, and potted in a well-draining soil like that mixed specifically for bonsai. Indoors, you won't need to water anywhere near that often. Personally I think that care sheet is just going to mislead you. Les...See MoreLigustrum Bonsai need help please.
Comments (5)Thanks for your reply. Yes it is a member of the privet family. Funny you should say move the light as I did higher it for a few days until I read that the light should be within a couple of inches from the top ( using 2 grow lights ) it's still losing leaves so I'll raise the hood higher and hope it improves. What lighting are you using ?...See MoreWisteria Bonsai Help
Comments (1)Go to Bonsai4me.com and also Google Wisteria bonsai cultivation... please don't just 'dig' until you've got more information. This is also the wrong time of year to be doing that. Btw, how would you go about root pruning anything if it's in the ground? Contact a local bonsai club or society for help on what to do and when - the spring should be a better time....See MoreMy First Succulent Terrarium - Need Advise and ID Please
Comments (48)Thanks azt, I love the colors! contrasting cobalt blue from your bonsai pots and the bright green bouncing off your haw! I think David mentioned Haws need DEEP pots for their roots grow downwards. I love the concept, but I might eventually repot this bonsai pot for other succulents, maybe for my jade. I got them off etsy for about $5.99. :D https://www.etsy.com/listing/211039314/bonsai-pot-5-ceramic-pk-only-1-pot-not-a?ref=shop_home_active_23 Stonetreehouse - cute little set up there! love the teapots...See More- 17 years ago
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