HallieReusch
Sapling
Hey all!
I was gifted a ficus bonsai by my best friend for Christmas. I’ve wanted one for a long time so I understand the commitment, but this is my first time owning one. My friend went through a reputable dealer in Chicago and transported the tree in her car to northen Michigan, then back down to the Detroit area which is where I live now (about 15 hours of car time total). We are zone 6a.
Based on my research, I’ve done the following:
I got the plant home on December 23rd and placed it in my living room which has a vaulted ceiling with a large window. I have watered it about every three or four days by submerging the pot up to the rim with water until the water soaks through to the top. I’ve sprayed it every day with a spray bottle. It is planted with Akadama Premium Bonsai soil.
I was gifted a ficus bonsai by my best friend for Christmas. I’ve wanted one for a long time so I understand the commitment, but this is my first time owning one. My friend went through a reputable dealer in Chicago and transported the tree in her car to northen Michigan, then back down to the Detroit area which is where I live now (about 15 hours of car time total). We are zone 6a.
Based on my research, I’ve done the following:
I got the plant home on December 23rd and placed it in my living room which has a vaulted ceiling with a large window. I have watered it about every three or four days by submerging the pot up to the rim with water until the water soaks through to the top. I’ve sprayed it every day with a spray bottle. It is planted with Akadama Premium Bonsai soil.
- Roughly how old is this tree?
Is my timing on watering correct? How about my method? - Is spraying every day necessary?
- How do I know when to repot? Do I prune the roots every time I repot?
- How do I know when to prune the branches?
- Do the leaves look a bit folded inward? I also noticed a few turned yellowish with some dark spots and then fell out. Could that just be from the stress of travel?