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title: "From this, to THIS! I’m so proud of Elmer and his first start of…"
description: "From this, to THIS! I’m so proud of Elmer and his first start of spring with me!!!😃"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse"
published: "2026-03-13T14:46:57.169007Z"
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# From this, to THIS! I’m so proud of Elmer and his first start of…

_Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-03-13_

From this, to THIS! I’m so proud of Elmer and his first start of spring with me!!!😃

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/u0MYtgPYS5-Z0ntjMfM83g.webp?size=large)

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## 5 comments

### Raelene commented on 2026-03-17

Do you know what kind of plant Elmer is? My husband bought me one who’s looking scraggly and I’d love to be able to help it more!

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-03-17

Chinese Elm Bonsai! Said to be about 2@ years old and well taken care of.

#### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-03-17

My suggestion is to keep it watered as needed (top inch dry). I added fertilizer pellets 18-5-10 about 2 weeks ago and pruned the tips of the branches about a week ago…now this happened!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/VXDwafoFRVOhrVPWwlOxTQ.webp?size=large)

#### Raelene replied on 2026-03-17

It’s stunning. Clearly it loves what you’re doing

#### Raelene replied on 2026-04-12

Hi Mikel, I have to confess that all the little scraggly new growth I was excited about has now also withered and fallen off. How did you prune when you did it? And does yours like a lot of light? So far, you’re the only person I have found who is working with this same variety of bonsai who’s been willing to chat about it!

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