Hello to all. I'm new to the forum and would appreciate any advice on dealing with bonsai trees that have been exposed to salt water.
I live on the bay in New Jersey and in anticipation of the coming storm I moved my 8 specimen temperate bonsai trees into my unheated garage to shield them from the 60mph winds and flooding tides. Unfortunately, this morning's high tide was much higher than expected and about a foot of salt water went into the garage and the roots on all of the trees were submerged in salt water for 2-3 hours.
I have drenched each pot several times with fresh water and allowed them to drain. I have successfully cared for these trees for 25-35 years, but I have never encountered this issue before or read about anybody else having to deal with it.
My feeling is that the trees are dormant and much of the salt water has been flushed out with fresh water, so that should be sufficient intervention, but I would appreciate any advice or contrary opinions.
Thanks in advance,
Bob
I live on the bay in New Jersey and in anticipation of the coming storm I moved my 8 specimen temperate bonsai trees into my unheated garage to shield them from the 60mph winds and flooding tides. Unfortunately, this morning's high tide was much higher than expected and about a foot of salt water went into the garage and the roots on all of the trees were submerged in salt water for 2-3 hours.
I have drenched each pot several times with fresh water and allowed them to drain. I have successfully cared for these trees for 25-35 years, but I have never encountered this issue before or read about anybody else having to deal with it.
My feeling is that the trees are dormant and much of the salt water has been flushed out with fresh water, so that should be sufficient intervention, but I would appreciate any advice or contrary opinions.
Thanks in advance,
Bob