Herons Bonsai on YouTube says Fukien Teas are very difficult to keep
Oh I only pulled it once and noticed, wasn't constantly pulling it was just concerning is all.Tropical need repotted for ones who winter indoors...during summer months. It most likely isn't wired into the pot. I would suggest stop pulling on the trunk.
At least it isn't glued into the pot...offer horticulture care for now. Let it acclimate outdoors before giving it a repot when summer arrives.
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People always talk about that but it just CAN'T be true.
They're almost always healthy and growing like this one, from a Walmart or somewhere where there was definitely no genious taking care of it.
Reckon we just try to hard, or witness the prescribed leaf drop after moving it, then try too hard.
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I have 50+ lbs of Diatomaceous Earth, lava rock, pumice and pine bark but I think I'm gonna wait until I see growth like my other trees then do a quick slip pot without disturbing the roots.I repot my trees in summer...and do proper root work. They don't always get a repot. Only when needed. Usually every other year. Since they do grow a bit during winter. Patience and the best window of opportunity is how I stack the cards in my favor. When you get trees you don't want to lose. You are more careful.
I'm not familiar with the species...but most don't do well when you have two substrates in a pot. You have an issue with one staying more wet that you can't see. (Organic in the root ball) then you watering to the moisture in the substrate around it. Something to chew over by the time its ready for a repot.I have 50+ lbs of Diatomaceous Earth, lava rock, pumice and pine bark but I think I'm gonna wait until I see growth like my other trees then do a quick slip pot without disturbing the roots.
Wow really? On the bonsai subreddit pinned is different soil mixes and there's 100% akadama and then what everyone there agrees with the "gold standard" 1:1:1 mix. That's what's confusing about these forums, I've seriously read the 1:1:1 mix hundreds of times and then there's people who disagree. I guess I'll have to play around and see.I'm not familiar with the species...but most don't do well when you have two substrates in a pot. You have an issue with one staying more wet that you can't see. (Organic in the root ball) then you watering to the moisture in the substrate around it. Something to chew over by the time its ready for a repot.
I'm talking about what you "leave" in the root ball.Wow really? On the bonsai subreddit pinned is different soil mixes and there's 100% akadama and then what everyone there agrees with the "gold standard" 1:1:1 mix. That's what's confusing about these forums, I've seriously read the 1:1:1 mix hundreds of times and then there's people who disagree. I guess I'll have to play around and see.
Oh derp I'm still new. All of my trees came with some kind of organic dirt soil and it's been easy to see when they need to be watered. I experimented with a 1:1:1 mix of Diatomaceous Earth, lava rock and pumice on a lemon cypress and I seriously have no idea how often I should water. I know the particles retain water but I've searched for answers and haven't found anything. I stick my finger in and it doesn't feel moist.I'm talking about what you "leave" in the root ball.
This is a good way of understanding when it needs watered.Oh derp I'm still new. All of my trees came with some kind of organic dirt soil and it's been easy to see when they need to be watered. I experimented with a 1:1:1 mix of Diatomaceous Earth, lava rock and pumice on a lemon cypress and I seriously have no idea how often I should water. I know the particles retain water but I've searched for answers and haven't found anything. I stick my finger in and it doesn't feel moist.
Thank you so much, pretty much what I've been doing except some dirt would be on skewers and I'd judge that way. Really appreciate the adviceThis is a good way of understanding when it needs watered.
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