My first bonsai here Wish me luck!

donnie.sfr

over 1 year ago

Hey all, I got this Juniper Bonsai for my girlfriend for xmas. Unfortunately I did not realize how intensive the care can be for them. She’s been doing well in the Ohio winter. We put her on the dash of our car on super windy days and sub 20 degree nights. I just wanted to check in with some more knowledgeable people. Does she look like she’s doing alright? The photos are front and back. She’s watered every 2-3 weeks and currently, she’s potted in an all purpose bonsai soil, which is pretty rocky. However, I’ve read recently that junipers might do better in an all purpose potting soil. Any input/help is appreciated, thank’s y’all!

Just a guy

over 1 year ago

So lately lots of people have been asking for help with indoor bonsai’s. And most people in this space are beginners like me. But I know something about difficulty, indoor bonsais are much harder like a ginseng. Outdoor bonsai is easier to manage like juniper or mugo pine. Keeping this in mind if you go out and get a bonsai.👍

Abi

almost 2 years ago

How do I propagate my ginseng ficus bonsai?

Hello Planta community 💕 I’ve been growing this baby jade plant from a propagated cutting for about 2 years now and am now wanting to guide it to taking on a bonsai structure but had no idea what would be the ideal pruning method to start this process. If anyone has any suggestions or recommendations, any feedback would be greatly welcome!!!

Hiya, I’m worried about my bonsai tree. I’ve cut down on some branches and they are all green yet the leaves won’t drop. I’m keeping it as warm as I can, any advice (Plus I’ve been feeding it 2 weeks with the food provided.)

Tenderedge

almost 2 years ago

Hi all! I just bought a beautiful Bonsai from Costco. It appears to be a Fukien Tea Bonsai. I am concerned because I don’t see any drainage holes on the bottom of the ceramic pot it came in. Does it need to be repotted because of that? It seems weird they might have sold me the plant in a pot that isn’t suitable! It looks very content in the pot right now but it’s only Day 2 in my home. Any advice welcome.

Hi everyone, I’ve just added this app as I’m having a little spot of trouble. I love bonsais and I saw this one in the shop looking worse for wear. I bought it to try and save the poor thing as I love the shape of the trunk and branches. I’ve put her in a slightly bigger pot and given her a good watering. Any advice at all to bring her back? Label says it’s a carmona

BritneyMC

almost 2 years ago

Help! My juniper is browning. It is outside and we get a lot of rain so I’m almost sure overwatering is the problem. It needs a better draining soil but I’m afraid to repot in winter. Should I just go for it? Wondering if some pebble top dressing might also prevent too much water from seeping in? Thoughts? Thank you!

Hippie Plant Grandma

almost 2 years ago

My bonsai Locust tree has sprouted, how long do I wait to add it to Planta ?

Autumn

almost 2 years ago

ok so this might sound stupid, but where can i get a cherry blossom bonsai and an evergreen bonsai? do they sell them? where can i get them?

Hi Everyone, I bought some bonsai cherry blossom tree seeds and have had them in my fridge trying to germinate. They were in there 6-8 weeks but doesn’t look like they’ve even begun to spring. Any ideas on how to get them going so I can plant them. Thanks in advance! #needhelp

CyanideCasanova

almost 2 years ago

Picked up this guy for a steal at Home Depot. It’s my first one. How do I know when to trim it? Any tips?

suddenlyaplantperson

almost 2 years ago

Just got my first ginseng ficus, I’ve done research but I was still wondering if anyone had tips?

Amanda

almost 2 years ago

Hey got this bonsai for Christmas I just don’t know what exact bonsai it is, could someone lmk and also the care needs?

Maggie

almost 2 years ago

I've had an elephant bush bonsai for a while now, but a few days ago, I found little black spots on it. Are these bad? I'm freaking out! 😭

Ahmad

almost 2 years ago

Hello my friend gift me bonsai and I have those brown leaves is that normal ? Any thought? And do I need to bring grow light ? Since it's inside ? Thank you so much

MikeNeedsMorePlants

almost 2 years ago

Thoughts on pruning a Ficus ginseng to encourage growth, even though it's winter? Planta gave me a reminder but I don't know if I should let it stay dormant

Lilly

almost 2 years ago

Do y'all know if I could Bonsai a croton mammi?

suddenlyaplantperson

almost 2 years ago

So I’m still fairly new when it comes to plants, but all the plants I’ve bought so far have been thriving incredibly (I went insane and bought over twenty within a very short amount of time, mostly tropicals like calatheas and nerve plants, and then succulents). I don’t know if I can describe the amount of research I did on every last one of them. But I’ve heard that Bonsais are very difficult, and I’ve stayed away. That was until I saw this guy all alone on a shelf at Barnes and Nobles and impulsively bought it. I don’t know if it’s legit, and I don’t know much about bonsais. I just knew I couldn’t leave it there lol. So before I plant it, please just give whatever advice you can on these “Norway Spruce Seeds”. And I’m assuming that since this was a $9 kit, I probably shouldn’t use the materials they gave me? Thank you all so much ❤️