When should I repot these citrus plants? Please help..!
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william_meister
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Rotting? When should I repot?
Comments (3)Looks like you have a classic Malsi. I would not recommend buying Malsi's (department store knock off bonsai) as they are poorly pruned and taken care of and are usually on their way out before you even bring them home. I would HIGHLY recommend removing the moss and the glued on rocks as these can cause a number of problems. the rocks keep the water not only from being evenly absorbed into the soil at time of watering but keeps the soil from drying out evenly (or at all for that matter). The moss also keeps the surface too moist and can cause serious problems (rot bug problems). the green film collecting at the base of the plant is also most likely stemming from too much moisture in the are. In the future when you repot you could get rid of this by using some warm water and a small soft bristle brush, or you can purchase a bonsai spray made specifically for removing moss etc.. from the base of the trunk which you can spray on the effected area and it will simply wash off (safe for the plant too). I would also recommend repotting the tree (assuming the plant is healthy and you know what your doing). the soil is most likely to water retentive, even after removing the rocks and moss. The soil should only stay wet at most up to two days. I usually repot all my bonsai relatively soon after purchase so I not only know what the soil mixture is and can therefore control its moisture better, but so I can get an idea of the root structure for further care. Good luck -Mike...See Morewhen to fertilize repotted citrus
Comments (9)I see no harm in fertilizing with a fertilizer that i slow in Nitrogen and Phosphorus,when repotting.I was a horticultur student for three years as well as having maintained a diverse collection of many plants,though admittedly,I have more to learn about citrus.The last number in a series of 3 on a fertilzer label is for Potassium.NPK is equated to those three numbers or Nitrogen(foliage)first number,Phosphorus(flowering)2nd number,and finally the last number is the Potassium,which is best for root growth.A boost to the roots during a transplant is a good idea,but you don't want to use a product high in Nitrogen or Phosphorus,as the tree needs to recover the root structure first,in order to support new growth.For organice gardners,dried or baked banana peel,that is crumbled and mixed into the soil,is a safe source of Potassium for the new plant.I did not read the labels on the bone meal I used during my myers lemons' repotting and added some in the pots.This is a product that is gentle and not a cause for alrm,but is highest in Phosphorus and not what I would have added,had I known better.My trees suffered no ill harm and are flowering now,about a month after the repotting.I also threw a sprinkling of HOLLYTONE fertilizer on the soil's surface and waited a few days to water in.This seemed to get the trees off to a good start.In short,soem things we don't need to micro-manage and really won't make the difference between success or failure,so it is left up to you what you prefer.Stress less and have more fun,I try say,when it comes to hobbies.You won't kill your trees if you want to toss in a gentle fertilizer,when you repot....See MoreWhen should I repot?
Comments (1)Looks like you have quite a few that can go into bigger pots. I usually pot up when the first two true leaves are well formed. Alex...See MoreQuestions about new growth on fiddle leaf fig & When should I repot?
Comments (4)Al Tapla would you be able to tell me what is wrong with mine? I've had this tree four four years and never had any trouble with it but now I am killing it! I wanted it to grow more branches so I pruned it and moved it to a sunny-er spot and added grow lights and started fertilizing more regularly. Next thing I know, it's getting yellow blotches all over the leaves and sometimes red speckles and tiny pin holes. I found spider mites on a different plant, but I couldn't see any on this one, but I hosed it off and sprayed with dish soap in case it was mites. Then the soil was soaked and wouldn't dry and a week and a half later this leaf turned black and dry in the center. I thought maybe it was because the soil was wet too long. I freaked out, so just yesterday I did a full repot (never done this before) and added perlite and orchid bark mix to potting mix to get a grittier faster drying mix. I also cut off half of the leaves. It really doesn't look too happy today (droopy leaves and soft stems and even more red speckling on new leaves) I don't know if it's been given too much light, too much fertilizer, too much water, or is infected with mites, or all of the above. Anything you can suggest? The tiny pin-holes make me think mites are one the table but I hate to stress it out more if it's not that....See Morewilliam_meister
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