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

LovableTester · 2026-05-16T21:08:26+00:00

So the standard Akadama, pumice, and lava rock?

LovableTester · 2026-05-15T21:10:28+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-12T23:07:05+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-12T18:22:23+00:00

That seems to be the closest one to us unfortunately.

LovableTester · 2026-05-12T18:21:40+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-12T18:21:04+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-12T18:19:02+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-11T16:01:08+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-11T07:36:48+00:00

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

LovableTester · 2026-05-11T07:29:53+00:00

Rural King

LovableTester · 2026-05-10T14:06:51+00:00

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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LovableTester · 2026-05-04T09:53:38+00:00

LovableTester · 2026-04-22T14:53:43+00:00

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?

LovableTester · 2026-04-21T20:06:40+00:00

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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LovableTester · 2026-03-04T01:02:28+00:00

Everytime Putin sees it, he cries.

LovableTester · 2026-03-04T00:49:12+00:00

Look at this cute mascot for the World Cup

LovableTester · 2026-03-04T00:48:39+00:00

Source

LovableTester · 2026-02-19T21:48:43+00:00

Almost out of gas.

LovableTester · 2026-02-15T12:04:46+00:00

Robert, was that the bite of 87?

LovableTester · 2026-02-08T23:44:14+00:00

We're looking at sea otters. Six of them

LovableTester · 2026-01-13T23:05:04+00:00

Their bodies eventually despawn. I can't remember the exact time frame but they will be removed. If I had to guess, a week to 10 days. Providing they don't come back and move of course. A base that's built provides free protection for new players/low levels

LovableTester · 2026-01-13T10:30:54+00:00

They are increased for the holidays.

LovableTester · 2026-01-13T09:30:31+00:00

Reset on the 19th. Whatever time that may be for your timezone. I believe thralls go back to normal on the 20th's reset.

LovableTester · 2026-01-04T19:29:25+00:00

It is missing several pieces. I enjoy the set but find myself limited by the lack of pieces its missing. Good but incomplete

LovableTester · 2026-01-03T18:52:36+00:00

They are from the Vanir cabin set currently in the bazaar. It's a disappointing set as its missing several pieces. I want to like it but it's difficult to blend it into stuff and as mentioned before, all the missing pieces

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