08-03-2006, 12:23 PM
Aloha Tony long time no see!
Tim I'm a beginner and only have one to care take of for a temporary period.
Upon receipt I started by purchasing a 1 gallon jug of distilled water (to prevent mineral buildup from hard water) and I added 7 drops of Schultz liquid plant food. This then becomes the enriched water for your Bonsai, the only water it will need.
Thus far each Saturday morning I place my plant in a pot with about 3 inches of enriched water and let it soak for 30 minutes (re-bottle left over water is fine). During the week about every other day I put a little water maybe 1/8 to 1/4 cup on my Bonsai, you don't want it to ever dry out completely as the roots are vulnerable I think.
We have had too much heat here the past week and the air conditioning has been going quite a bit. In winter I don't think the bonsai will need as much water. My plant sits in a saucer with aquarium gravel in the bottom. The gravel collects any water run off and provides the Bonsai with some humidity. The saucer isn't full of water as the plant would not be able to breath, the gravel is just moist. It also looks nice.
My Bonsai is between 3 and 5 years old, has loads of character, is a Schefflera so does well indoors year round. It receives about 3 hours of indirect morning sun. Every few days I rotate the plant about 1/4 turn so the story growth stays even.
That is about all I know for now. When it comes time for trimming and shaping I think I'd like a few professional lessons, or go to a Bonsai Barber shop! LOL
Tony is correct the website for FukuBonsai is very thorough and interesting! Good luck on your next try Tim!
mella l
Edited by - mella l on 08/03/2006 17:51:45
Tim I'm a beginner and only have one to care take of for a temporary period.
Upon receipt I started by purchasing a 1 gallon jug of distilled water (to prevent mineral buildup from hard water) and I added 7 drops of Schultz liquid plant food. This then becomes the enriched water for your Bonsai, the only water it will need.
Thus far each Saturday morning I place my plant in a pot with about 3 inches of enriched water and let it soak for 30 minutes (re-bottle left over water is fine). During the week about every other day I put a little water maybe 1/8 to 1/4 cup on my Bonsai, you don't want it to ever dry out completely as the roots are vulnerable I think.
We have had too much heat here the past week and the air conditioning has been going quite a bit. In winter I don't think the bonsai will need as much water. My plant sits in a saucer with aquarium gravel in the bottom. The gravel collects any water run off and provides the Bonsai with some humidity. The saucer isn't full of water as the plant would not be able to breath, the gravel is just moist. It also looks nice.
My Bonsai is between 3 and 5 years old, has loads of character, is a Schefflera so does well indoors year round. It receives about 3 hours of indirect morning sun. Every few days I rotate the plant about 1/4 turn so the story growth stays even.
That is about all I know for now. When it comes time for trimming and shaping I think I'd like a few professional lessons, or go to a Bonsai Barber shop! LOL
Tony is correct the website for FukuBonsai is very thorough and interesting! Good luck on your next try Tim!
mella l
Edited by - mella l on 08/03/2006 17:51:45
mella l
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