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This is my first bonsai, I’ve had it for 1 yr. We’ve had some ups and downs, but I’ve managed to keep it alive and learned a lot along the way. 1 month ago I slip-potted here (it’s not actually that deep, there are a lot of rocks in the bottom), but did not do any pruning. It’s March in Austin and this tree has been indoors since I’ve had it (I like to look at it). I have never pruned this tree (besides accidentally causing it to drop all its leaves twice) so any advice is appreciated. Also- what do I do with the dead branches; do I cut back to the green or still leave a dead nub? (Black pot and rootball photos are old for context) soil is tinyroots all purpose mix
 

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Not sure what your question is exactly, other than the dead branch thing. You should cut those off, back almost to the green,or a node, use cut paste to seal. You also should consider letting it get some outdoor love this summer, they really dig the sun.
 
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