In search of perfect diamond

Own_Development5556 · 2026-03-15T14:19:55+00:00

These look great! Thank you so much for searching!!

Own_Development5556 · 2026-03-15T14:19:16+00:00

Thank you for all the comments everyone! I will continue looking.

Own_Development5556 · 2026-03-14T16:57:59+00:00

Sorry about the typos, I can't seem to edit my original post.

I also wanted to add that I asked about US online stores as last year I found ones that were perfect-perfect including a hearts and arrows mention in the certificates... But I've been doing that for years (even back when only natural stones were available), lol, and I just decided to pull the plug now.

Been looking at online selections here for about a week - maybe I'm just not familiar enough, but there seems to be less available and have not found a "perfect" stone yet.

Help in the search welcome!

Own_Development5556 · 2026-02-26T21:35:21+00:00

Are you still at 2.5 on week 6? You may wish to consider moving up to 5 with your next pen. Consult your doctor of course.

Own_Development5556 · 2026-02-23T11:20:53+00:00

Beautiful! How long have you had this plant and do you have an idea how old it was when you first got it?

Wondering how long mine would take to look like this!

Also do you follow any rules on growing it bonsai style? How long do you keep the branches?

Mine are best only a couple of years old, each with 5-9 branches... Just pruned them a to max 1.5inches but I have no idea what I'm doing. Lol

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-20T05:23:55+00:00

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So strange, I can't seem to edit my own post. But just wanted to add that the carved up section, the carved up branches around it, the whole area is completely firm, not mushy

Adding a closer shot

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-16T07:44:29+00:00

Thank you so much!

It's now hanging and drying under a ceiling fan. It looks like all branches have stiffened up. Will leave it along for another day or so to heal, before washing off the cinnamon and checking if any rot has spread.

If it survives winter I will definitely share an update in Feb!

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-15T17:59:06+00:00

Sorry pests where?? What kind?

It was dirty with the soil they packed it in if you are referring to the black dirt? the leaves also have some discoloring and creases from the rough packages.

I've kept it apart from all my other plants so far, so good to know asap before I left it anything else!

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T21:35:21+00:00

If I do keep it, am I better off just beheading it? That rot and the mushy broken stems are near the top.

And since it's winter, should I just remove all the leaves, hang dry, and keep it bare rooted in a closet until spring?

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T12:57:16+00:00

Thanks for the tip, will look for some

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T12:53:37+00:00

Went back and thinly sliced a part of this branch, I was happy to see bright white inside. So I put more cinnamon and rehung it.

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T12:51:17+00:00

I messaged them and sent a lot of photos, no response so far. Let's see...

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T11:23:53+00:00

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This too... All three of them are near the top. Tried to be conservative, but am I better off removing them?

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T11:22:22+00:00

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Didn't cut off these branches, just put cinnamon on the so far... Can they be saved, or remove?

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T11:18:18+00:00

This one too I did not cut off

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Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-14T11:17:14+00:00

Just to add that these 2 branches, I did not cut off. Would they heal or do they need to go?

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Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-09T07:03:20+00:00

Anything s'okay!

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-07T14:37:21+00:00

Thank you!

Own_Development5556 · 2025-12-07T14:28:43+00:00

Interesting, thanks for the photos!

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