Repotting Question

[GarlR]

I just repotted all my bonsai. They all really need it, as they were all in compact soil and root bound.

I significantly upgraded the size of the pots they were in.

My question is when exactly will I know if they survived the repotting/root pruning? As this is my first time repotting, I'm hoping I did a good enough job, but as it is my first time, it is risky.

So when exactly is a good period of time that has passed that i'm 'in the clear?'

 

[MrFancyPlants]

Generally it is when you see new signs of growth, but even that is not 100% as some trees can push new growth based on reserves, but it is still a very good sign. Just be sure nnot to over water since they have been over potted. And of corse don't let em dry out.

 

[Vance Wood]

Generally it is when you see new signs of growth, but even that is not 100% as some trees can push new growth based on reserves, but it is still a very good sign. Just be sure nnot to over water since they have been over potted. And of corse don't let em dry out.

To be accurate it also depends on the species of trees you are working with.

 

[GarlR]

To be accurate it also depends on the species of trees you are working with.

3 different ficus

 

[Poink88]

To be accurate it also depends on the species of trees you are working with.

Agree and sometimes...even same species will react differently.

While repotting is not totally the same as newly collected...they share some characteristics. On my collected trees, some sprout the next few days...I have a few same species collected exact same location, day, and way...that never moved for a year. I thought it is a goner but did not touch it since it still have a few (really few) leaves until fall. This year it just exploded with new growth.

 

[Anthony]

Garl,

after repotting, and wetting thoroughly, you leave the tree in shade or very bright light for a week and then find a spot with some morning sun for about two weeks, and then for another two weeks into more sun.

Watering should be by observation. Looking for signs of drying out.

First time, it is best to be more cautious, and with ficus, watch your watering.

You didn't mention if you bare rooted or simply trimmed the sides and underneath of the soil pad ?
Good Morning.
Anthony

 

[Vance Wood]

3 different ficus

Ficus are really hard to kill. Just make sure you water well at the start and then watch that you don't over-water. Water only when the soil is getting dry. You should be OK.

 

[GarlR]

I just root pruned. I also did partial defoliation on them. My natal and burtt darv look like they haven't been touched, my Philipennis has some leaves curling but maintaining color.

My Japanese maple whip looks the same, but I didn't touch the roots on it.

I'm just hoping I didn't take too much of the roots out. I think I went a little far with it.