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Mikel’s Plant Posse

So, someone asked if I use the “ice method” to water my Chinese Elm bonsai. Any explanation as to what/how that is? Mine seems very happy starting the growing season…just never heard of that way of watering.

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  1. Chloe

    I know for orchids some people sit an ice cube on the soil to slowly water them so maybe something like that? I don’t know much about bonsai though so not sure if that’s what they meant lol

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    • Mikel’s Plant Posse

      That’s what I imagined as they said it…?

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    • Chloe

      I just looked it up and it looks like it’s the same thing as with orchids! Some labels say to use ice cubes to water them but it’s not actually recommended

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    • Chloe

      Yours looks amazing by the way! Bonsai are one of the plants I can never seem to keep alive lol

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    • Mikel’s Plant Posse

      Thanks Elmer and I have just started our journey together…he’s a healthy 20 yr old tho, so hoping he works with me well!

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  2. Phil

    Looking good.

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  3. wh1tem1lky

    Be wary though if you use ice cubs that the cold water of the cube can shock the plant as well if they’re not use to that temp/coldness

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    • Mikel’s Plant Posse

      That’s what I was thinking…Elmer seems happy with my watering routine thus far.

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