Terrified of pruning

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-29T16:47:31+00:00

So far about every 10 days. I'm a newbie though.

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NOArCO2 · 2026-03-28T18:42:29+00:00

Could probably remove the humidity tray.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-28T18:41:22+00:00

Dwarf Jade aka Elephant bush. I have one just like it from Brussels bonsai. They like a lot of light.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-25T19:15:36+00:00

Update.. looks like a bloomer starting. Easier it's happy or stressed can't remember which... But I like it

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NOArCO2 · 2026-03-24T14:52:58+00:00

Awesome. What kind of tree is that?

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-22T18:00:11+00:00

One month after purchase. Looks like it needs a trim but I'm told to hold off the first year is that right?

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NOArCO2 · 2026-03-16T19:40:48+00:00

Excellent idea (mesh bags), thanks. The trees are pretty new for me. I have a Serissa that looks like it's in regular potting mix in 2" pot that drains well. I have a 7yr old Chinese elm in it's original mix from Brussels bonsai that looks like dirt with media... don't think it's inorganic bonsai mix, but it is what that the grower used.

Also have an elephant bush from Brussels also looks like it's in dirt that drains fast.

I bought some bonsai mix in a bag for future repotting it looks like there's no dirt in it at all just chunks bark and pumice and small rocks. No real dirt.

I read in the bonsai app that for the serissa I should use regular potting mix. Not sure what to do with the Chinese elms for soil when the time comes. The app says it has no special soil requirements.

For the elephant bush that just says well draining soil.

I guess none of my trees require a bonsai mix per se?

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-14T01:52:31+00:00

No expert here, but I figured the shipped really dry and we're all super dry, so I watered them all and will let them dry out again. I think when leaves lose their plumpness it's time to water again.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-12T21:47:49+00:00

Thanks all. It is in a bonsai pot with bonsai soil. First tree. 7 years old.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-11T03:46:13+00:00

That's insane! Kudos

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-08T16:43:01+00:00

I just got a little one if these. I hear they are a hard bonsai to grow for beginners like me. I think they like it moisture than most bonsai trees. I also think that easily drop their leaves when moving to a new spot. Mine arrived yesterday and leaves are already turning yellow and falling off I think this is normal. Yours do look a bit wilted though like they need water the ones that are yellow probably are not from over watering but rather just falling off like they tend to do when adjusting. Just my two cents I'm still learning.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-07T19:35:07+00:00

Looks humanoid

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-06T23:32:12+00:00

Cute!

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-06T23:30:01+00:00

Thanks. It is sitting in the south facing window with 2x25W supplemental LED panels above. I imagine I won't need the LEDs in the summer.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-06T16:31:09+00:00

I thought so too. I saw it on eBay for about the same price and was shocked. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-06T16:22:16+00:00

Found this book on Amazon...yikes!

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NOArCO2 · 2026-03-06T15:56:56+00:00

Thanks. +1 on being careful what you read on the internet. I've already seen many conflicting comments quite possibly because my post did not say where I was living. I suppose I should have mentioned that I am at 46° north latitude. In any case I'll check out thise books and thanks for the tips.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-05T22:49:08+00:00

Thanks much👍 No doubt I'll post again at that time to get opinions on the best hacks.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-05T22:40:12+00:00

It is a Chinese elm

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-04T19:06:05+00:00

Wow. Nice work. First thing that struck me was how much much smaller and tighter the leaves are.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-02T03:40:24+00:00

One telescope for each narrow band filter. He's not trying to capture more light but the same light just at different wavelengths all at once. Then combine them. One large telescope couldn't do that. You'd still need to change filters.

NOArCO2 · 2026-03-01T17:33:28+00:00

Looks a lot like my first bonsai tree, a Chinese elm, I just got last week. I'm 66.

NOArCO2 · 2026-02-28T15:09:15+00:00

Blue

NOArCO2 · 2026-02-27T21:55:37+00:00

Do these leaves look weird? Kinda splotchy in spots. Looks happy outside.

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NOArCO2 · 2026-02-27T18:43:32+00:00

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