08-04-2006, 12:47 PM
Thanks to Tony for the link and to Mella for the tips. Now that I know it's "stupid proof", the pressure is on not to screw it up anyway. Haven't yet had a chance to peruse the link cuz Ive been working against a deadline that, thankfully, ended this morning. I'll check it out this weekend.
Enriched water? Liquid plant food? 30-minute soakings on Saturday? Gravel for run-off and humidity?
I aspire to be such a well-versed "beginner"! It sounds like you're a good mom to your bonsais. After seeing the detail and precision in your procedure, it makes perfect sense why mine didn't survive. I was doing it by "feel", giving inconsistent amounts of normal tap water on a daily basis (when I didn't forget). Pretty sure I didn't dry the little fella out. I'm wondering if you can give them too much water?
I'll let you know when we decide to adopt our next bonsai.
Aloha
Tim
Enriched water? Liquid plant food? 30-minute soakings on Saturday? Gravel for run-off and humidity?
I aspire to be such a well-versed "beginner"! It sounds like you're a good mom to your bonsais. After seeing the detail and precision in your procedure, it makes perfect sense why mine didn't survive. I was doing it by "feel", giving inconsistent amounts of normal tap water on a daily basis (when I didn't forget). Pretty sure I didn't dry the little fella out. I'm wondering if you can give them too much water?I'll let you know when we decide to adopt our next bonsai.
Aloha
Tim
Tim
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius