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I repotted my burtt-darvyi ficus, and well...it's growth has absolutely EXPLODED. Since then, I really need to do something with the leaves because it has grown so much. The issue that stands out is that only after about 2-3 months, the roots are coming out of the bottom holes. Perhaps I...

I'm still having issues with scale on my ficus. I used gentle insectidicial soap. I've picked them off by hand, and ran water over them to try to get the baby crawlers off. I've used dabs of alcohol. I can't seem to get rid of them. Once my plants are repotted for a month, what systemic...

I just repotted all my bonsai. They all really need it, as they were all in compact soil and root bound. I significantly upgraded the size of the pots they were in. My question is when exactly will I know if they survived the repotting/root pruning? As this is my first time repotting, I'm...

Hey, all! I couldn't resist, and got this japaense maple for only $100. I've been reading my maple book, but I am not sure about a few things. I have pure akadama to put it in, which I thought was kind of the way things were now. However, they recommend inorganic with some organic. Should I mix...

My maple is in a small little training pot. (I'm assuming that is what you call it) I was wondering should I repot it into like a 2 gallon pot to allow the roots to grow and help thicken up the trunk or should I leave it as it is and let it keep growing?

Well, well. Long time no see!!! I have updated news about the bonsai in the refrigerator idea I had. I decided to give my redwoods to my dad, but I kept my little pre-bonsai japanese maple 'mikawa yatsubusa.' I had it in the refrigerator for about a month. It was already in the dormant state...

Hey, this just started growing next to my tree. No idea what it is...or how it got there.

Do any of you know what kind of juniper this is? What do you think about it? It is only $95. Unknown age and species/cultivar. It is 19 inches. I thought it might be good to practice carving/jin on. Edit: It won't let me rotate. Apologies to your neck. Edit: I was hoping it was a Californian...

I don't know if any of you care, but this looks absolutely beautiful, and nice price. (At least in my eyes) Specimen raft. $625. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonsai-Tree-Specimen-Shimpaku-Juniper-Raft-Lace-Rock-Planting-SJRLR-920B-/181046198070?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a2731bf36

Well, organic fertilizer was a good thought. I honestly didn't think it would smell that bad, or that quick. Anyway, I am going to go with a chemical fertilizer. Of course, my bonsai are indoors. However, there is mold growing all over the soil. I don't know the best way to 'clean' it up. I...

How do you know if a tree has been grafted? Such as a tree grafted to make it a split trunk, or a branch grafted somewhere? I'm just curious to see if any of my trees was grafted, how it would possibly look if I grafted something, and etc. I've tried googling, and it seems it only tells me...

I really hate that I'm limited right now to new trees due to not having access to outdoors. However, I may be able to move within my apartment complex. They have Juliet balconies. (small balconies, they you can step outside on, but not big enough to place a chair) I was wondering if I...

My ficus natal has new growth with red leaves. It is pretty neat! Apparently it doesn't happen often, especially with growing indoors. I guess my 10,000 lumens for 16 hours a day is doing it well!

I need to buy some fertilizer, and thinking about getting 'Green Dream Organic Bonsai Fertilizer,' I can get it pretty cheap off Amazon, and free 2 day shipping. It is a mix of 6:6:6, which would be good for tropicals that pretty much will be getting 16 hours of light year round? Also is...

Damnit. I got pests on my fukien tea. Grrreat. I just noticed them. They are pretty small. They are white, but one is white outer with a orangish middle. I have noticed sticky white cottonballs in middle of branches, and damn there is a lot of sticky stuff, as you can see in the picture. (Which...

He is selling a nice black pine (3 total, no reserve), currently going for $134. I wish I could keep it alive....or I'd bid! Is this the same Bonsai Nut or a different person? If it is, DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE TREES? :P...

My new ficus!! Any thoughts on styling, condition, and overall would be appreciated, but I'm just trying to SHOW THEM OFF!!! I know they will need some work. I bought them since they were cheap, and needed "work." Here is my ficus phillipinensis 10' (Had for about 2 days now) ($49, just in case...

I'm not exactly what I should do. The leaves just starting turning yellow (on some of leaves, not that many) I've read a lot, and apparently it could be: Overwatering Underwatering Pests Fungi Not enough minerals in soil Too old soil Root rot Starting to see signs of stress from...

I am debating buying one of the following below. I have concerns, though. They will be extensively grown indoors. I know that they are deciduous, so is it necessary for them to go 'dormant,' and lose their leaves? How will go growing them indoors affect them? I have read that they are indoor...

Well, it looks like I will have to probably invest in a lighting system for my first bonsai. I can only grow it indoors. (See thread I posted about Which Ficus To Buy post) Anyway, What do you all think of this light? It has most good reviews. However, they say bulbs go out frequently, and...

What do you think about these Ficus? I really like both the shohin's. I could buy both, and and only spend $140. I also like the bigger ones too. I swear I love them all. I can't decide. Perhaps I buy the 2 shohin, and one of the bigger ones? 14 in $125 12 in $125 (I could possibly do a...

Is this Willow Leaf Ficus dying or damaged? I can't tell. I'm still a beginner, and looks like the leaves are brown.

Here are some specimens which I can buy. Any ideas? Ok this is what I can buy. This photo below is: Ficus Retusa Shohin $200 This photo below is: Left is Green Island $100, and Right is Import Retusa $150 This photo below is: Right is Ficus over rock, Left is Crater Fig Both $100