OkieBonsai2424
Seedling
Hello all,
Disclaimer: This is my first post here, so I apologize for any stupid questions contained herein.
Anyways, I picked up a couple really good looking 3 year old Junipers from a guy who had set up a corner stand here in Tulsa, OK. Older, Asian fellow who really seemed like he knew what he was talking about and even had a couple beautiful 30 year old Junipers there. These were my first Juniper bonsais, but I have a Ginseng Ficus as well, so I have the basic supplies. I have what I think is a good bonsai potting mix that drains excellent and my Ficus loves it. The soil that came with these Junipers, however, is an almost garden soil like consistency. At least much more so than what I have here. See pictures taken.
The soil doesn't seem to be draining at all, and has stayed very moist since I got them a week ago and the trees have started to brown slightly. See picture. My question is, should I replace this soil even though it's the winter? Or do you think what they are in is good for them? Is it the soil making them turn brown or is it something I'm doing to them?
Also, do you think it's messing with these guys that it's getting below freezing at night and up to 70 in the daytime here? I have them in the garage, but that can get pretty hot when it's 70 out. I'm new to the process of overwintering for sure.
I hate to question the guy I got them from because they all looked amazing, but it just doesn't seem right to me. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about though! Very possible! Thanks for any help, advice, or insight that you all can give me! I love all knowledge!
Disclaimer: This is my first post here, so I apologize for any stupid questions contained herein.
Anyways, I picked up a couple really good looking 3 year old Junipers from a guy who had set up a corner stand here in Tulsa, OK. Older, Asian fellow who really seemed like he knew what he was talking about and even had a couple beautiful 30 year old Junipers there. These were my first Juniper bonsais, but I have a Ginseng Ficus as well, so I have the basic supplies. I have what I think is a good bonsai potting mix that drains excellent and my Ficus loves it. The soil that came with these Junipers, however, is an almost garden soil like consistency. At least much more so than what I have here. See pictures taken.
The soil doesn't seem to be draining at all, and has stayed very moist since I got them a week ago and the trees have started to brown slightly. See picture. My question is, should I replace this soil even though it's the winter? Or do you think what they are in is good for them? Is it the soil making them turn brown or is it something I'm doing to them?
Also, do you think it's messing with these guys that it's getting below freezing at night and up to 70 in the daytime here? I have them in the garage, but that can get pretty hot when it's 70 out. I'm new to the process of overwintering for sure.
I hate to question the guy I got them from because they all looked amazing, but it just doesn't seem right to me. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about though! Very possible! Thanks for any help, advice, or insight that you all can give me! I love all knowledge!
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