Hello! I just received my first bonsai. I bought one online that has been developed for a few years, and plan on starting a few from seedlings but wanted one that has been trained for some time as well. However, I am a bit out of my element haha.
I thought I had done my research and all, but didn't take into account that my northwest facing covered balcony doesn't get much light, only in the late afternoon/evening really. So I'm guessing that my Japanese maple (acer palmate) won't be content with this.
I am wondering if I could remedy the situation with grow lights? And that between grow lights and limited sun the tree would receive its needed light? The temperature where I live is great for just leaving this tree out year round.
If you know of any good outdoor lights I would love to get the name of them as well. Here one I found that someone uses on their north facing balcony: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MLVRNFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1HlJDbTTW98SR
I also would need advice as to how far the light should be from the bonsai, (for aesthetics I prefer farther, but will do whatever is needed), and whether power of light affects distance I should keep from plant...
Any advice is very much appreciated. looking forward to this new hobby!
I thought I had done my research and all, but didn't take into account that my northwest facing covered balcony doesn't get much light, only in the late afternoon/evening really. So I'm guessing that my Japanese maple (acer palmate) won't be content with this.
I am wondering if I could remedy the situation with grow lights? And that between grow lights and limited sun the tree would receive its needed light? The temperature where I live is great for just leaving this tree out year round.
If you know of any good outdoor lights I would love to get the name of them as well. Here one I found that someone uses on their north facing balcony: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MLVRNFF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1HlJDbTTW98SR
I also would need advice as to how far the light should be from the bonsai, (for aesthetics I prefer farther, but will do whatever is needed), and whether power of light affects distance I should keep from plant...
Any advice is very much appreciated. looking forward to this new hobby!