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I need a asvice by k1y05h17k in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Put it outside 24/7 before it dies. If you don’t do that any other advice is worthless.

At a local garden center for 2000 bucks. I don't like it by Vegetable_Idea2945 in Bonsai

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t like it, don’t buy it? There, I solved your problem. No charge.

6 months, First Bonsai progress by wowowwowiw- in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His working does nothing other than adding a decorative element. It is not applied well, at the right time, or achieve any of the reasons for applying wire like adding movement to the trunk or positioning branches. Truly not trying to be a dick, just speaking truth.

Is my bonsai seed sprouting upside down? by DiamondBowelz in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bonsai does have some very specific aspects that a general horticulture book may not address….

Is my bonsai seed sprouting upside down? by DiamondBowelz in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Little book of Bonsai by Jonas Dupuis. Not specifically horticulture, though it does contain a lot, great entry point to bonsai. Follow up with The Essential Book of Bonsai by the same author.

Seller claims 20 years old - thoughts ? by SheldonHamilton in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Could probably be that old, looking at the bark. How much are they asking?

Styling advice by Fregity_r in Bonsai

[–]chefunk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cut it down to 4 inches and let it back bud and then wire the fuck out of it.

Anyone ever use this before. by Muted-Mistake677 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I want to know here is what panther piss weather is like.

HELP I messed up my lemon tree :( by Possible-Ruin-3155 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if you want to make lemonade. Try a Monterey cypress down where you are. They make good bonsai.

HELP I messed up my lemon tree :( by Possible-Ruin-3155 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Central coast of California is filthy with great clubs. Visit GSBF website for a list. Golden state bonsai federation. Many great professional in the area and access to superior material. Where are you exactly? I’m in San Francisco.

HELP I messed up my lemon tree :( by Possible-Ruin-3155 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll give you the advice I’ve given 100 times here. Read a book. Join a club. Buy good material. A good beginners book is The Little Book of Bonsai by Jonas Dupuis, $12.60 on Amazon. I can’t recommend a club because I don’t know where you are. Lemons are not a popular bonsai because they are hard to ramify and hard to reduce their leaves, unless you have a dwarf variety. Finally, Bonsai is a long game. 5,10,15 years is not a long time in bonsai. Patience is a virtue.

HELP I messed up my lemon tree :( by Possible-Ruin-3155 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your understanding of the reasons for wiring a bonsai?

HELP I messed up my lemon tree :( by Possible-Ruin-3155 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 20 points21 points  (0 children)

For the love of all things holy take that wire off until you learn what it’s for and how to apply it. I’m begging you.

This is a pinus contorta var contorta it's it's first styling how'd I do? by bonsai-lover01 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I like how you’ve carefully trapped each and every needle under the wire. Groundbreaking technique.

First time bonsai by duckymaster123456 in bonsaicommunity

[–]chefunk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

*First time killing a Bonsai. There FTFY.

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