Ben wrote:
I've found some bonsai info on the web, but not really answers to some of my
questions:
- when can you prune? can you start off as early as this?
Let it grow free for now.
- the leaves are becoming bigger and bigger. any hints as to keep them
small?
- how do you make it grow thicker instead of taller? put it out of the sun?
A big pot (quite shallow and wide) and sun will help. A seedling in a
bonsai pot will stay a seedling in a bonsai pot. You need to let it
grow.
- food? what to give, what not to give? I've seen special bonsai food in
green centres (shops) when to start with that, if at all?
Often just an expensive version of regular houseplant fertilizer. Start
now and just follow the label.
- any do-s and don't-s
Use a well draining soil mix not just regular potting soil. Let the soil
dry up between waterings (not bone dry) and wather thoroughly when watering.
- where to find good information
Look for a local bonsaiclub. Look for books at the library in a shop or
on the web.
And last, Iīm not familiar with this species so I canīt even say if itīs
good for bonsai. Iīll leave that to someone else.
Henrik Gistvall, Uppsala, Sweden
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