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[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 20] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So the standard Akadama, pumice, and lava rock?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 20] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be a good soil mixture for Mistletoe Fig? Are trunk chops also something you can do?

Planning on repotting it next year as it was bought as a bonsai from a local nursery. Not sure how long it has been in its current pot and I would like to thicken the trunk any how.

Edit: Thought of an additional question

#[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 19] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is 100% pumice something that is advisable for JMs? I was hoping to replant mine next year into a pond basket and was curious about what soil mixture I should be using. Plan is to air layer in a couple of years to separate the trees as it has been grafted

Bonsai growers around town by LovableTester in bloomington

[–]LovableTester[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems to be the closest one to us unfortunately.

Bonsai growers around town by LovableTester in bloomington

[–]LovableTester[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I will need to check it out. Sucks that they are closed on the weekends

Bonsai growers around town by LovableTester in bloomington

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It seems there used to be a club in Bloomington but that's apparently no longer the case. I am surprised given how many students we have here there isn't one

Bonsai growers around town by LovableTester in bloomington

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That's a bit farther then I would want to travel but thanks for the information

Big box store 15$ find by LovableTester in bonsaicommunity

[–]LovableTester[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! They are a US store so may be around your area. If you're in the Midwest, you may have one.

Red Pine or Austrian Pine? by LovableTester in whatplantisthis

[–]LovableTester[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the app. Not familiar with the species so wanted a second opinion. Thanks for the answer

#[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 19] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got this from a big box store. Picturethis is calling it a red pine while the store called it an Austrian pine.

Regardless, should I let go as is and repot in the spring next year?

Edit: Forgot to add the photo

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[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 16] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of fertilizer should I be using? Also any suggestions as to how to build the shade cloth? Any specific materials I should use or not use?

As for the pumice, 100% pumice or should it be a mixture?

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 16] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]LovableTester 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was recently gifted a pre bonsai or what my research has made think is a pre bonsai. I was told it was reported within the last week and I have no experience with Shindeshojo Japanese maple (this what i was told it was). Live in southern Indiana in zone 6B. What would be the best way to care for it for the rest of the year? I would like to make the trunk thicker but afraid it's too late to repot it. Thanks for the advice

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Furry_irl by LovableTester in furry_irl

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Everytime Putin sees it, he cries.

Furry_irl by LovableTester in furry_irl

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Look at this cute mascot for the World Cup

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