I have several of them...they make cute bonsai.
To wire them dont water before hand for several days. Other wise they like water...but slow down in winter.
The trick with them is constant pinching and clip and grow...directional pruning.
Somebody on FB has shohins...several...and I really like them.
Just be careful not to rot them, and threat them as any other bonsai.
This plant tolerates drastic pruning if you allow the soil to dry completely before removing large branches and roots.
They need plenty light in order to have short internodes.
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. If you are growing a small shohin and wish to reduce the size of it’s leaves it can be done the same as with other bonsai except that you must allow the soil to become dry before you remove all the leaves. After the leaves have been removed place the plant in a semi-shaded location and do not water it until new growth begins.
Spring is the best time to repot but it can be done at any time if given proper aftercare. It is important that you allow the soil to become dry before repotting or severely pruning the top. Do not water until new growth appears. Keep it in a semi-shaded location until new growth begins, then place it in it’s normal location.
