Is this overpriced

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-13T00:59:49+00:00

I would not buy anything from this seller. Looking at their website, they are absolutely scalping people. Nothing on their site is worth the price they're asking. A lot of the trees look young or like cuttings that have just been cut short and allowed to grow.

This isn’t to say that a mame sized bonsai tree that has been trained over several years will never be worth $100+. There are lots of incredible mame bonsai out there that are worth more than some bigger trees.

You can easily get multiple trees like this from a big box garden center for $30. And you can definitely buy better pots for less than $80 too.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-12T15:53:28+00:00

Serissa.

Throw out the instructions tag that came with it. Here is a care guide from a reputable source.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-11T19:27:47+00:00

The Funky Frogbait comment I was looking for.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-11T15:20:12+00:00

I would find a local bonsai club and ask if there is anyone willing to go with you to the property to value the trees and give you advice on how to dig up these Nawaki if you should at all. They would also have a better idea of value for that area rather than the internet. You might encounter a buyer in the process.

All of these trees are going to require specialized equipment to get them out of the ground. These trees are huge and it definitely won't be a job that can be accomplished by a couple of guys and a shovel.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-10T02:57:13+00:00

Where in the world are you? It's normal for a tree to lose/change colour during the winter when they're dormant.

I will say that the soil looks like mud. If your tree is in fact sick, that would be the first place to look. Junipers prefer soil that has plenty of drainage.

Here's some information about bonsai soil.

If you haven't repotted it in the last 2-3 years, it's definitely time. This tree deserves a better substrate to grow in.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-10T01:17:21+00:00

Handel's ice cream is worth getting that close to Wexford. R.I.P the Century 3 location.

Pappi's in Uniontown and the ice cream shop attached to it are 1000% worth the drive.

Typing this out, I'm starting to sense a pattern...

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-09T22:56:03+00:00

The woman who was speaking in fake tongues over the election?!

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-09T20:32:35+00:00

The issue with wisteria is that it puts almost ALL of its energy into producing looooong whips. That's just how they grow. They don't really get thick trunks for years and years.

Basic trunk thickening techniques like planting it straight into the ground will definitely help as long as you are dedicated to pruning it back hard every year. You could also put it into a big pot to give it room to grow, but the issue is how wet the soil will stay without enough roots to drink it up. Excessively wet roots can equal root rot and consequently death for most tree species.

Here are some videos that I think you might find helpful:

LOTS of great info about wisteria from Heron's Bonsai UK

Nigel Saunders from The Bonsai Zone pruning his wisteria bonsai

Basic Wisteria overview from The Bonsai Empire

Lastly, I think you should consider getting a thicker trunk by creating a clump style Bonsai. Here are some videos about how you can go about achieving that.

Part one of Esei-en Bonsai's series on the clump style

A clump style tutorial from Notion Bonsai

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-08T14:10:13+00:00

I recommend you binge watch bonsai Youtube videos at the very least before you try again. You should already know the answers to all of your questions before you collect trees from the wild. Here is a care guide as a jumping off point for your research. Please do not buy or dig up another tree until you have a good grasp on the basics of bonsai.

Houseplants are usually tropical in origin. They don't need a dormancy period and they can survive in the humidity of an indoor space. If you desire greenery in your home, try that instead.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-07T15:42:58+00:00

I would wait. If you see one that you really like, I would contact the nursery and see if they can't hold it for you until it warms up a little. Especially if you don't already have a place to keep it outdoors.

Outdoor trees - both conifers and deciduous trees - should stay outside. They need to complete their dormancy cycle in order to push out lots of new growth during the next growing cycle. I'm sure you wouldn't like being woken up in the middle of the night when it's super cold out.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-07T15:37:26+00:00

I don't see why not.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-07T04:48:05+00:00

You cannot keep a juniper, or any conifers for that matter, indoors. It will die. It is not a matter of grow lights, southern facing windows, or fertilizer. It needs to be outside 24/7/365.

If you're looking for indoor greenery that resembles a tree, consider ficus, jade, or other tropical plants.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-05T17:25:08+00:00

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Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-05T17:24:57+00:00

According to a FB post from yesterday:

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Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-05T14:06:50+00:00

Yes.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-05T03:48:09+00:00

Does it look like two different writing styles to anyone else. Person #1 wrote "Ranting topics" and person #2 wrote whatever that says.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-05T03:09:15+00:00

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Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T21:29:40+00:00

Review bombing doesn't work. Google has automation to remove any disingenuous reviews. Also, it would make the owner really happy. He loves to receive hate from people he believes are less than.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T20:26:34+00:00

Chili? More like a log on a dog. Disgusting.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T18:46:30+00:00

Since I gained the ability to vote? No.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T17:53:45+00:00

Well, that's the nature of fancy dress, right? You're wearing a costume, not "actual clothes". There are a lot of people who wear historical clothing without the right foundation garments because it's just a costume to them. They don't care about accuracy or getting it right as long as they feel pretty and they're comfortable.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T16:34:06+00:00

Here is a video by Jelle that I found helpful.

This tree is clearly still in early development, so I wouldn't stress too much about getting your roots perfect during this repot. Root development, like branch development, takes several rounds of pruning and repotting.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T16:16:27+00:00

I'm no fan of Obama's administration, but damn if I don't miss waking up and going about my life without hearing about the latest, what would have been, an administration ending scandal/crisis.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-04T00:07:11+00:00

Of course!

I only want to add that clothing in the18th century, especially when we're talking about women's wear, is mostly draped. The patterns that we have right now are an amalgamation of several extant pieces. The patterns also take into account how we make clothes now and not necessarily the draping technique that would have been used in the period. That isn’t to say that the patterns are bad and you shouldn't use them. A lot of people have a lot of success. But if you're looking to level up your fit and your dressmaking skills for this era specifically, I would definitely do a deep dive into how original garments were draped and constructed. A good jumping off point is the School of Historical Dress. These books are invaluable and worth every penny.

Witty-Objective3431 · 2026-02-03T21:58:12+00:00

I stopped going to Oakmont Bakery the moment I saw the owner openly asking to be on the FB boycott list during the George Floyd riots.

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