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[IBC] Can you help me identify my Bonsai?
Dave,
Welcome. This is the place to say to find out what to do with your bonsai. I don't have my books here, but this is a tropical plant, common name false arelia. First thing is whether the gravel is glued in place and whether it covers the entire surface or did they leave a space around the tree wher eyou can feel the ground. I haven't had this plant in quite a while and never as a bonsai. I am sure others will help you with the care part. Kitsune Miko --- Dave Amundson wrote: I received a Bonsai for Fathers Day and I know nothing about them. I have read on the web that the first thing you should do when starting out to care for a Bonsai is to find out what kind of plant you have. I'm looking for help in this. I have put a photo of my Bonsai on the web. Can anybody tell me what kind of Bonsai this is? Also I would like any advice you may have for me in the care of this Bonsai. http://www.funatcurves.com/bonsai/ Thank in advance for your reply -Dave Amundson- Houston, TX ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== "I was born with a birth defect-- no herd instinct." Brenda Ueland ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Can you help me identify my Bonsai?
I received a Bonsai for Fathers Day and I know nothing about
them. I have read on the web that the first thing you should do when starting out to care for a Bonsai is to find out what kind of plant you have. I'm looking for help in this. I have put a photo of my Bonsai on the web. Can anybody tell me what kind of Bonsai this is? Also I would like any advice you may have for me in the care of this Bonsai. http://www.funatcurves.com/bonsai/ That looks to me like an aralia to me. Maybe someone with a bit more indoor experience than I have can discuss the tree in some detail. First, however, you need to check to see if those rocks on your soil have been glued in place. This usually is done to keep from losing soil when the tree is shipped to the dealer. If they are, you need to carefully remove them and fill in the resulting hole(s) with good potting soil. You can replace any moss on top of the soil (as well as the larger rocks, if you want). If possible, the tree should be kept outside in warm weather. It can come indoors in fall, winter and early spring. Water when the soil begins to feel dry. Soggy soil kills bonsai. Test with your finger or with a stick you keep jammed in the soil. Pull it every day and feel the dirty end. If it is damp (cool), do not water. Fertilize with any indoor plant food avert 2 weeks, following directions on the label. Google for "indoor bonsai" and see what comes up. We have limited info on indoor bonsai at our site (www.internetbonsaiclub.org). Check the FAQ and the Knowledge Base. There are excellent general bonsai articles at www.evergreengardenworks.com but I don't recall seeing much on tropicals or indoor trees. Good luck, and welcome to the world of bonsai. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by John Quinn++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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