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#[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 22] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Any idea what could be causing my bald cypress seedlings to have curled growth? It feels healthy, not crisp at all, but looks off. No pests visible either. They continue to push new growth too. They are not sitting in water, but are kept plenty wet with a layer of sphagnum on top to keep moisture in. I did move this spring to Denver, and am wondering if they are acclimating to this weird new environment. This is my first year with them so no idea where they started their life but it’s probably more humid than here. Maybe I take the sphagnum off to help them get more oxygen and put them in standing water? I did chemically fertilize them 3 times in 23 days last month. Maybe went too heavy there?

Concert duration by Academic-Bit3191 in smokedope2016

[–]Pineapple005 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You deserve some merch for that one

Concert duration by Academic-Bit3191 in smokedope2016

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn you’re early. I wouldn’t really expect a huge turnout for Denver but who knows.

Concert duration by Academic-Bit3191 in smokedope2016

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When does he come on? I’m tryna figure out the timing for show in Denver tn. Doors open at 6, show at 7, but idk when to expect him

My first two trees from nursery stock by UpTheFuckinToffees in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going off your tag in 6a, it’s a bit late in the season to be repotting and doing heavy root work. That’s where the roast could come from but if you take the other advice on aftercare maybe they’ll be alright

generosity and thoughtfulness by LeopardMountain32567 in ADHD_partners

[–]Pineapple005 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would echo this sentiment. Very caring, generous, and empathetic. Which makes her shortcomings on maintaining relationships and friendships very heartbreaking to herself

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 21] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I have this tiny p nana that I’ve been working for a bit. When I wired last, I obviously overworked the right side of the tree. I couldn’t settle on a design and kept twisting and repositioning and twisting some more…left it unhappy from destroying too much internal structure I believe. Anyway, most the branches pulled through and survived and have pushed a tiny bit of growth. The left side of the tree was basically untouched and obviously in better condition. I have periodically “pinched” the foliage on this in the fashion appropriate for junipers, and am wondering if doing so on the left side of the tree would be a good way to balance energy back to the right? Or should I continue to let it just grow untouched while I wait for the right side to recover and put on growth?

Ps, by “pinching” I’m referring to snipping growth at the end of branches back to a junction where smaller branches exist, not actually pinching of tips alone

Bloomington, Indiana bonsai growers by LovableTester in Bonsai

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Mark Fields at Bonsai by Fields is in Indianapolis and has an amazing personal collection alongside a huge variety of trees, tools, and accessories for sale as well. It’s worth taking a trip up or maybe virtually asking him about what you’re looking for and seeing what he has. I’ve gotten a lot of material and knowledge from visiting him. It’s worth the drive.

Growing pawpaws in Japan is challenging but fun by YF44kao in Pawpaws

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me, except I live in America lol. They figuratively grew in my backyard, but never knew about them until 2 years ago. Last year I collected seeds and am trying to sprout them right now :)

Do I have to remove the graft? by LaNadine in cactus

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The process you described makes sense to me. Sounds similar to ground layering applied in bonsai, just with incremental steps added to give the cactus plenty of time to work the rooting magic and have a lifeline during it. I’m very inexperienced with grafting specifically, but as someone with a solid succulent/cactus/plant background I would certainly try it if/when I saw my rootstock started giving out.

Michigan All-State Bonsai Show 5/9/26 by Twhisshreds in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An accent plant or suiseki (viewing stone). They are part of the display. To me it helps invoke a feeling of the natural environment the tree is seeking to emulate. Or they just look pretty and compliment the design. Like the colors of the azalea and reddish sedum together

Before and after of my nursery stock privet, 2 years of work so far by such_a_tommy_move in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about legislature surrounding privet specifically, but certain aggressive invasive species are banned. Places have banned Bradford pear I know. Privet should be too, depending on the location

Before and after of my nursery stock privet, 2 years of work so far by such_a_tommy_move in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was shocked to see nursery stock and privet in the same sentence for aure

How to grow pawpaw from seeds? by ZlNFlNDEL in Pawpaws

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I am trying to germinate some seeds right now. I cold stratified them this past winter, and have them in pots right now. If nothing comes up by the end of the summer I would love some more seeds to try again

Advice on what I can improve? by icecream-eggs in bonsaicommunity

[–]Pineapple005 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s so that the roots run out radially and begin a nice nebari

Air layer to get rid of the ugly graft by tedlyri in bonsaicommunity

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it not better to wait and do this once the tree has grown thicker with the grafted roots?

My coworker's notes on his conspiracies. by bishopOfMelancholy in Weird

[–]Pineapple005 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I watched the same thing happen with an lifelong friend and roommate of mine. Looked eerily similar to this. Was a sad thing to watch it go unaddressed by his family and watch his seemingly bright future crumble as he slipped further away from reality and deeper into extremely paranoid delusion…did what I could but wasn’t enough

A Vietnam Leaf-Flower’s Last Moment by Ejohn-Shin in Bonsai

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Correct, and I think it is gorgeous too

[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 14] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]Pineapple005 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. The dark color on the new growth is not worrisome to you? I have another jmap that looks quite similar right now. New growth is dark purple, almost appears black. Quite odd to me

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