SilentMouse
Sapling
So, this little bit of false spring we're having this week has given me a chance to get the first really good look at my bonsai since December. Both the ones I tucked into my shed and the once I ended up keeping out but out of the worst of the wind. Good news, all trees faired SUPER well! An accomplishment for me I think considering despite my research it was my first year and felt I had no idea what I was doing. One of them got a little bit of die back in the wind, but nothing bad and I know now to make sure that one is FIRMLY untouched by the wind and worst of the cold.
Bad news, that particular tree was the only tree I had in a genuine ceramic bonsai pot and the winter absolutely destroyed said pot.
Luckily, I didn't spend much if any money on it, since it came with the Burning Bush bonsai planted in it. Didn't have much of an attachment to the color either, so not broken up about losing it. Even more so since it wasn't completely broken to the point the tree was in danger- in fact, it probably will be okay till spring 2022 if I put it in the shed next year.
However! I am keenly aware know that I do need to keep in mind how much of winter these ceramic pots can take. While I have 2 tabs already open looking into what pots are best thought it would do some good to get advice from practical experience.
Is this a thing where you get your moneys worth, and going for expensive pots will mean a likelier chance of a strong pot? What kind stand up the best to the worst of the midwestern US winters? Will putting them in the shed make a noticeable difference? Any advice will help!
Bad news, that particular tree was the only tree I had in a genuine ceramic bonsai pot and the winter absolutely destroyed said pot.
Luckily, I didn't spend much if any money on it, since it came with the Burning Bush bonsai planted in it. Didn't have much of an attachment to the color either, so not broken up about losing it. Even more so since it wasn't completely broken to the point the tree was in danger- in fact, it probably will be okay till spring 2022 if I put it in the shed next year.
However! I am keenly aware know that I do need to keep in mind how much of winter these ceramic pots can take. While I have 2 tabs already open looking into what pots are best thought it would do some good to get advice from practical experience.
Is this a thing where you get your moneys worth, and going for expensive pots will mean a likelier chance of a strong pot? What kind stand up the best to the worst of the midwestern US winters? Will putting them in the shed make a noticeable difference? Any advice will help!