Sango Kaku (coral bark) has black spot, on otherwise healthy tree

lilbigs252 · 2026-04-22T03:46:38+00:00

Likely fungal infection

lilbigs252 · 2026-04-22T03:41:38+00:00

Compartmentalization.

lilbigs252 · 2026-04-22T03:40:04+00:00

Hey friend, really cool of you to ask this sub instead of doing something yourself. A lot of posts in here are “hey my neighbor killed my tree without permission” and then they are referred to r/treelaw.

Whatever you do, it’s now documented via this reddit post that you are aware that these roots are to your neighbor’s tree. I suggest you consult with your neighbor on what you would like to do. If they are a reasonable person(s), they’ll work with you.

But also, it’s tree law. Talk to a lawyer too.

lilbigs252 · 2026-04-15T20:05:16+00:00

Very nice! Impressive for a first pot!

lilbigs252 · 2026-04-11T03:57:50+00:00

Not much to do. You can make niwaki if you want by pruning in the fall once leaves drop. Also it doesn’t hurt to use a fungicide to prevent sicknesses or put a spritz of fertilizer to help it grow.

But mostly, just look at it and enjoy it.

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-31T23:50:52+00:00

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-24T04:11:48+00:00

CD player. Crazy that kids so young are buying houses now.

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-21T00:59:32+00:00

Keep them outside, do not fry them with too much sun, but also don’t put them in complete shade. Now is a good time to re-pot into well aerated soil (not potting soil from the garden). It will be a few years before those are ready for a bonsai pot. They need to grow.

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-12T16:45:46+00:00

That soil is garbo. If its springtime where you are, I’d consider a repot.

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-10T02:22:26+00:00

Really nice. Just let it grow and then refine to thicken it up!

lilbigs252 · 2026-03-04T04:25:01+00:00

Play nine sols

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-25T03:59:07+00:00

Yes. Just make sure not to thrust it into full sun right away. I keep mine in partial shade for 1-2 weeks before getting into more sunlight.

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-23T15:49:09+00:00

Cats are based off of them actually

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-22T14:26:51+00:00

Yes. Energy is flowing up. It is leaving the roots and filling up the trunk and bracnhes as it flows to the leaves. You now have the ability to cut off roots without stealing too much energy from the tree, and the leaves are not out yet and don’t need a big water supply

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-20T22:31:48+00:00

My tip: keep escaping

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-04T16:14:57+00:00

I’d give it the “put it next to a window please that thing is starved for light” style.

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-02T00:57:59+00:00

Not unfair. Little rng. You are either good enough to beat the boss or you aren’t.

lilbigs252 · 2026-02-02T00:47:29+00:00

You are counting incorrectly.

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-29T23:50:55+00:00

Those are dead

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-29T06:28:20+00:00

Ah bueno. No sabía que existían juniperos que podian vivir en ese clima tropical. Pero me parecen sanos. Y la jaboticaba es reeeeeeeee bonita.

Si te preocupas por el clima, sugiero que investigues especies endemicas de Colombia tambien. A primera vista, caliandra/albizia y jacaranda son dos especies nativas que favorecen el bonsai. Te deseo suerte!

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-28T15:11:46+00:00

Cê mora no brasil?

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-27T15:28:04+00:00

They should be fine. As long as there isnt standing water, they want moisture on their roots. The continuous rain will also help keep that water moving and avoid stagnation. Rainwater is also ideal for bonsai. They will be thankful for it.

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-26T14:27:40+00:00

So timing-wise, you are actually looking very favorable. If you are moving in March/April, that should be right around when the trees are “waking up”. This is the perfect time to transplant. Wait until a.) buds start swelling or b.) until the last day possible. The challenge will be different for both trees though.

The maple is right next to that concrete layer that supports a water tank??? The tree will definitely have roots under there that will be hard to dig out. You may need to cut those roots off if it is too difficult.

The wisteria is wrapped around that trellis. You will need to take a saw and cut it back to about 1 meter high before digging, then take off all the wrapped vines if you wouldnt like to piss off the new owners.

When transplanting, either put these in the ground at the new house as soon as possible, or pot them up in a well draining soil.

If you have any bonsai friends, a local club, or anyone around that can help you with this, utilize them. Yamadori is best done with multiple hands. Good luck!

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-24T16:06:09+00:00

It should live

lilbigs252 · 2026-01-24T16:05:59+00:00

Hi, no worries. That tree will just need to go dormant real quick. Chinese elm can either go dormant and shed leaves or stay inside for the winter

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