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    First bonsai tree (Ficus retusa)

    thanks for the tip! i was initially using it for a sacrifice branch but decided to keep it. heres another angle. u think its less noticeable?
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    First bonsai tree (Ficus retusa)

    Hello everybody! Its been several years since I last posted on this forum. I have learned a lot and unfortunately killed many trees in the process. I just wanted to post an update on my ficus. Here is my 6 year progression. I really wanted to promote aerial roots but nothing happened. Please let...
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    mulch box for winter

    thanks for the reply! you didnt need to cover the whole tree? did u have a lot of branch die back?
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    mulch box for winter

    has anybody tried overwintering their bonsai in a wooden box full of mulch? im thinking of building one for next year here in north east PA but i'm not sure how it will do in our harsh winters.
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    Early Bud break

    Thank you so much for your advice. The thing is I dont have access to a cold out building. I was told by a local bonsai group that I can leave the tree in the hallway until foliage starts to appear and then I can bring it inside with full light until spring. Do you think this will be ok?
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    Early Bud break

    so im having this problem too but im in northeastern Pennsylvania. I had to move my trees in my hallway cause it was getting in the 10-20s. The temp in my hallway is 40-50F so i thought it would be ok but now my maple has started breaking dormancy! I cant put it outside cause its too cold and im...
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    possible root rot

    it was a moss i collected near my apt. im not sure what type.
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    possible root rot

    i dont know the exact type of japanese maple. ive had it since last winter and its been doing fine since i repotted it before bud break. i just watered it when the top looked dry but i think its still pretty damp under. i dont have a pic because i removed the dry wilted leaves and rinsed the...
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    possible root rot

    so I just moved to central PA and my japanese maple started wilting. I thought it might be the change in environment or possible under watering. I then looked closer and within the moss there was algae growing so I think I might be over watering it. I use a mix of lava rock and potting soil...
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    New field maple

    it came with a plastic pot and and the soil was very loose so i just bare rooted it without trimming at roots. the roots looked intact when i got them. this tree is located in brooklyn on a fire escape with morning sun.
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    New field maple

    so heres a little update on the tree and I dont know if its looking too good. The trident has lost all of its leaves and now the really thin branches are snapping off really easily. It looks like the apex and base of the trunk have green cambium though it looks a little dry. ive been doing a...
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    Help with a Japanese Maple repot/ tree not doing so well.

    any updates on this tree?
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    New field maple

    thank you for your comment dav! but i have a question.....so even with an established tree in the middle of summer you personally do not soak in the sink?
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    New field maple

    yes it is tied down. it was raining a lot the past week so maybe its overwatered. I'll definitely use a chop stick per dav's suggestion tho. thank you guys for your advice again!
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    New field maple

    thank you so much guys....thats exactly what i needed! ill do what you guys suggested and hopefully it'll start showing new growth.
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