How to Grow Bonsai Trees : Avoiding Common Problems with Bonsai Trees
Learn how to avoid common problems with bonsai tree growing, in this free video. Expert: Mike Hansen Bio: Mike Hansen, owner of Midwest Bonsai, has been growing, caring, selling, and instructing others in bonsai care for years. Mike is an expert bonsai master. … bonsai tree care plant garden seed juniper supply japanese grow
January 16th, 2010 at 1:06 am
i cant listen to this guy. his voice is too boring
January 16th, 2010 at 1:35 am
I had a few bonsais that had full carpets of moss back in my early years, and had nothing but trouble with them — poor drainage, ants and bugs under the moss, etc. Nowadays I grow a small area of moss around the base of the trunk of most of my trees, and I may add more moss when I prep a tree for a show if I think it needs it.
January 16th, 2010 at 1:38 am
oh, that comment I made last time was ages ago, it was mould.
To cure it, I just left it outside in the fresh air for an hour and it went.
However, I have noticed that the soil drains the water less – I don’t know wether this has got to do with the mould or the fact that I have a full carpet of moss.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:05 am
does any one know where I can get jasmine trees or seeds I live in Worcester county near middlesex county too, in Massachusetts. They have no records of having serious bugs or desise so their easy to take care of and nice looking bonsai. I would appreciate help thank you.
January 16th, 2010 at 2:58 am
probably powdery mildew or honey fungus hard to be sure with out the type of bonsai provided, let me know what kind it could help a lot.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:26 am
Thankyou, it’s all fine now.
January 16th, 2010 at 3:49 am
Definitely a fungus. You took the right steps. Watch to see that the soil does not get soggy or waterlogged. If it does not dry out properly between waterings, you may need to repot using soil that drains better.
January 16th, 2010 at 4:05 am
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January 16th, 2010 at 4:50 am
At the base (just before the roots) of my bonsai, there appears to be a white sticky “fluffy” looking substance.
It could be wooly aphid, but it smells of mould. I have replaced the surface of the soil and I have scraped the bark off the base.
Can anyone advise me what to do now?
January 16th, 2010 at 5:12 am
If google how to care for a bonsai you can get some good tips and guides on how to care for one. I am just a beginner too and this really helps.
January 16th, 2010 at 5:37 am
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January 16th, 2010 at 5:59 am
my bonsai tipe is chinese elm it says that you can grow them inside and outside but i realy hope that i will get a house soon so i can put it outside
January 16th, 2010 at 6:32 am
thanks for all the info, i know what i have to do to avoid BONSAI DEATH!! now
January 16th, 2010 at 6:48 am
nice to see everyone helping from those in need (thumbs up)
i resently got my friend into he is loving it that im teaching. he’s lucky cause for me i had to learn from scratch.. killing plants/ research etc.. know what i mean for those who just like mee..
im loving this hobby
January 16th, 2010 at 7:27 am
submerge the pot in water till u see no bubbles left seeping out of the soil. it may take a while then leave it outside.. its ok though to bring it inside for a show-case but its an out door plant.
also if ur not sure u may not watered the Juniper properly stick ur finger in the soil about an inch”. feel if its moisted, if not water it or the thing that helps me most is i baught a moister reader..
January 16th, 2010 at 7:27 am
pruning the leafs or twigs.. so that the they’ll bud-back closer to the trunk and become more dence., the dence foliage u get the smaller the leafs get..
dont starve the tree to death thats wrong…!
January 16th, 2010 at 8:15 am
im a beginner too and im on a small beginner kit i think the mini kits are in like natural history museum gift shop that where i got it
January 16th, 2010 at 9:04 am
I think you could set it outdoors in a place where it gets both shadow and sun, it’s very important that your tree don’t dry out.
January 16th, 2010 at 9:22 am
Hey, I’m interested in getting in to this, it sounds like a really neat hobby. Could anyone recommend some good books or websites for a beginner? thanks!
January 16th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Hi i got a bonsai tree as a gift i dont know if it is an outdoor in indoor ive had it for 5 days now..it looks like a pine tree to me i dont realy dont know much about it but am willing to learn.I live in Western Sydney Ausralia it is now spring starting to get hot and humid any tips would be appreciated
January 16th, 2010 at 10:16 am
Yes, let the top become visibly dryer (note: dryEr don’t let it dry out COMPLETELY) before watering. If you keep it too wet, the roots will rot out and the tree will die.
Also note that a short period of overwatering will not harm your tree, but if you keep at it you’ll slowly kill it.
Remember to keep outdoor trees outdoors because symptoms also do not show immediately.
January 16th, 2010 at 10:50 am
For Junipers the whole “Water daily” does not really apply right? Arent you supposed to let the soil dry out slightly, and to moisten the soil when watering it? These Elms and shit are different right?
January 16th, 2010 at 11:12 am
How can they make the leaves so small too
January 16th, 2010 at 11:21 am
hELp me pls !! my juniper s DYING ! please help me ! i dont know what to do ! i keep it indoors ! n water it every other day ! how do u take care of yours ! PLEASE HELP ME soon PLEASE PLEASE !
January 16th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Bonsai means tree in a pot. proom it in both ends regularaly and it stays small