Phfarmgirl
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I have a Chinese elm that I got from a bonsai nursery in FL last fall. I have managed to keep it alive thus far, but now I am contemplating my next step. Given that I have just moved from Northern FL to OH, I don’t want to stress him out too much, so I need advice on the following:
1.) I think it is rootbound, and was considering repotting...should I wait until fall?
2.) I really want to thicken the trunk, but since it was purchased already in a bonsai pot, I think I am going to have to take a step backward. Since I am considering repotting, should I repot into a large pot & let it grow to thicken the trunk?
3.) Should I abstain from pruning at this point, since he’s already been under a lot of stress, or will it encourage more growth?
4.) When winter comes, should I bring him indoors, or keep him in the garage? (It’s detached garage & I’m afraid it’ll get too cold & kill him)
For reference, he is about 14 inches tall & trunk is only as thick as a pencil. Any advice about what direction to go from here is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
1.) I think it is rootbound, and was considering repotting...should I wait until fall?
2.) I really want to thicken the trunk, but since it was purchased already in a bonsai pot, I think I am going to have to take a step backward. Since I am considering repotting, should I repot into a large pot & let it grow to thicken the trunk?
3.) Should I abstain from pruning at this point, since he’s already been under a lot of stress, or will it encourage more growth?
4.) When winter comes, should I bring him indoors, or keep him in the garage? (It’s detached garage & I’m afraid it’ll get too cold & kill him)
For reference, he is about 14 inches tall & trunk is only as thick as a pencil. Any advice about what direction to go from here is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!