New JBP from Houston Convention

Mame-Mo

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So this is foray #2 in to JBP. I was advised to report this tree when I got it home into a larger container, water vigorously, and feed every 2 weeks. Currently using a tea bag with equal parts bone, fish, and blood meal. I’m looking forward to a real long term tree to develop, but I am very new to this species (and relatively new to bonsai as a whole). If anyone had some additional information to share on these guys, especially at this stage of development, I would love to know. Thanks!
 

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I am a bit weird, perhaps a lot weird really, about roots being exposed for no apparent reason....especially on a young tree. I would keep those surface exposed roots covered. They will contribute to growth and health. Give them a chance. There’s plenty of time in the future to unearth roots.
 

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I am a bit weird, perhaps a lot weird really, about roots being exposed for no apparent reason....especially on a young tree. I would keep those surface exposed roots covered. They will contribute to growth and health. Give them a chance. There’s plenty of time in the future to unearth roots.
I can appreciate that. They weren't really covered to begin with, but it has gotten worse with rain and watering lately.
 

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Really important not to touch the tree for a year. You may lose the first branch on the left because someone cut off all the terminal buds. Based on what I'm seeing, you may end up growing an entirely new tree from your first branch on the right. Definitely no candle pruning or needle pulling for at least a year... if not longer. You need this tree to get about 10x as strong as it is currently.

Make sure you keep it in full sun.
 
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