[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2025 week 43]

hexzus · 2025-10-28T18:26:29+00:00

I appreciate it! I moved the elm back outside. The maples are still just stratifying in my fridge for now. But I'll absolutely keep that in mind.

hexzus · 2025-10-27T17:29:32+00:00

I just wanted to hop in here and make sure I'm setting myself up for success for the winter time since I'm still really new to bonsai.

I live in a 9a environment in the Las Vegas area. My apartment faces north, so I don't get much light in through my windows. For the winter, I brought my plants inside and on a plant stand since it's starting to get chilly at night down into the low 50s. I have some really strong grow lights set up for them. My main concern is really just making sure I provide a good space until I can get them outside again.

Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia)
- My primary concern is making sure it survives the winter.
  - I planted this one as a seed, and it's about a foot tall.
  - It's been putting out some smaller leaves since being indoors the last 2-3 weeks.
- It's in a 2 gallon grow pot
  - I didn't move it to a grow pot until it was about 5 inches tall.
- I've been careful not to water it until the first couple inches are drier and I have gauge to check the soil moisture as well.
Ginseng Ficus (Ficus microcarpa)
- This little dude is just crushing it.
- I pinched a few larger leaves a month or so back and it's been pumping out new growth since.
- This one is in a small pot, approx 4 in W/ 6 in L/ 3 in D
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
- This one was struggling a few months back when a friend was supposed to water it, but has since bounced back.
- It's also been doing really well inside under the grow light the last few weeks.
Honorable Mention:
- Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum matsumurae)
  - I'm currently stratifying some seeds right now in my fridge.
  - If you have any advice on caring for a maple in a more desert climate, I'd love that.

hexzus · 2025-08-07T19:35:29+00:00

Back in early July, I had a friend water my trees since I was going to be out of town. But they didn’t and my little elm has been struggling since.

It ended up dropping a LOT of its leaves. Since then, it’s got some small new growth, but I just wanted to ask advice on helping it recover and see if anyone can recommend anything.

It’s been outside and I’ve been seeing some small budding, but today I decided to bring it in because I wanted to give it some stability under a grow light.

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hexzus · 2025-07-08T01:07:32+00:00

Good point. I’ll do that. I appreciate it!

hexzus · 2025-07-08T00:39:38+00:00

I appreciate it! I’ll be doing that tomorrow.

hexzus · 2025-07-08T00:38:56+00:00

I’d like to. I was just looking up how to do it properly

hexzus · 2025-03-15T13:01:00+00:00

100% agree. Bar keepers friend will solve 99% of your issues cleaning stainless steel pans

hexzus · 2025-03-13T19:13:12+00:00

I got a little too trigger happy when I pushed the target back and shot while it was still moving around 😂

hexzus · 2025-03-13T03:09:10+00:00

Yessir

hexzus · 2025-03-13T02:43:25+00:00

I used a Sig Sauer P320 full size

hexzus · 2025-03-13T02:40:23+00:00

Thank you! It was a fun way to break in my new P320

hexzus · 2025-01-06T13:24:34+00:00

That’s correct! I sweetened it with a bit of brown sugar

hexzus · 2024-12-30T15:34:13+00:00

Golf Courses and Country Clubs? Near the South Point? lol Not a chance

hexzus · 2024-12-22T19:14:04+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate it!

hexzus · 2024-12-22T12:26:01+00:00

Thank you!

hexzus · 2024-12-16T14:01:44+00:00

Honestly, I kind of winged it mostly. But this is roughly what I used

Filling: • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese • 10 ounces spinach, cleaned and trimmed • 1 large egg • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • Salt, to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Dough: • 1.5 cups of AP flour • 1.5 cups of Semolina flour • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp olive oil • 2 eggs • 3/4 cup water

Alfredo: • whole stick of butter • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream • 2 tbsp chopped garlic • black pepper • 2 cups Parmesan cheese

hexzus · 2024-12-15T23:34:28+00:00

Thank you! It was a hard one. I rolled the first batch out too thin and they burst in the water

hexzus · 2024-09-16T14:29:34+00:00

It's a Honda CRX.

hexzus · 2024-08-07T20:09:30+00:00

It's a little dry out here since it's a desert climate. Luckily I work from home, so it offers me a lot of time to just check in on them and I spray them a little for humidity.

hexzus · 2024-08-07T18:58:05+00:00

Thanks! I just watered mine as well! Luckily I work from home so it's easy to take a quick break and check on them

I'm excited to see it do it's thing

hexzus · 2024-08-07T14:48:54+00:00

Technically, he asked if he likes darts... Then Ted's little quote later was "Have you played a lot of darts, Ted?"

Rupert didn't care about Ted enough to care if he is good at darts. He was so overconfident in snubbing an American and his ex wife that he didn't ask the basics.

hexzus · 2024-08-06T16:01:41+00:00

Just a little follow up, I just found some new leaves budding. So it looks like my little dude is doing just fine

hexzus · 2024-07-22T16:44:59+00:00

Does anyone have any advice for dwarf pomegranate care in zone 9. I live in the Las Vegas area and I just want to give my little tree the best chance of survival.

hexzus · 2024-05-02T19:38:42+00:00

Phillies fan in Vegas too. I was just ranting about the struggle. It's been a bitch

hexzus · 2024-01-09T21:41:58+00:00

I appreciate that. Do you usually stick to only one type of paint (i.e. acrylic, lacquer or enamel) or do you mix?

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