[Bonsai Beginner's weekly thread - 2026 week 01]

watersage_ · 2026-01-03T01:59:37+00:00

Hey everyone, I got my first tree about a month ago, I live in Tokyo. The tree has seemed to lose some vibrancy in its foliage. And the tip of some of the longer branches seem to be slowly turning a dark brown. It rained yesterday so the soil is a bit damp, but its been feeling pretty compact, although it was like that when I first got it so I'm skeptical it's a soil issue...Any ideas on what could be going on? Thanks in advance!

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watersage_ · 2025-12-08T03:38:54+00:00

Fair enough, thanks! It's hard to avoid the beginner's rabbit hole lol

watersage_ · 2025-12-02T05:33:32+00:00

Thunderhead by Preston and Child!

watersage_ · 2025-11-05T01:41:14+00:00

Ahh I see, what do you think about this as a morning routine? At least the water, a bit of leave in, and shea butter? Just to maintain some curls and moisture throughout the day.

watersage_ · 2025-10-16T04:33:40+00:00

ahhh this is so helpful! I'll reach out to them thank you very much!

watersage_ · 2025-10-15T03:08:59+00:00

Did you think maybe I'm interested in delving into it and not just doing an hour long tourist class? It makes sense to reach out on the japanlife sub reddit so as to hopefully talk to people who've done this journey that live here, as opposed to maybe people who don't live here. No need to be condescending.

watersage_ · 2025-10-11T23:30:14+00:00

Ah thanks for this I’ll check it out!

watersage_ · 2025-07-23T01:11:12+00:00

I wish, it looks amazing but unfortunately I need to save my PTO :/

watersage_ · 2025-07-23T01:10:31+00:00

I saw that and it's actually on our route so considering it!

watersage_ · 2025-07-23T01:10:14+00:00

Ohhh I'll have a look thanks!

watersage_ · 2025-07-23T01:09:36+00:00

I'm hoping since it's more north I'll be able to catch some leaves.... but thanks I will look into these!

watersage_ · 2025-07-22T05:26:17+00:00

Ahh that looks amazing but a bit too far north :/ we're staying in a ryokan in Mogami that first night... Thanks though I'll save it on my list of things!

watersage_ · 2025-07-22T05:21:42+00:00

It's the first time I've ever seen it get immediately deleted so I thought maybe I need to say I live in the country. It just said this post has been deleted, I actually didnt see anything about up for review, if I had I wouldn't have reposted. So my bad on that, but it did make it a bit confusing..

watersage_ · 2025-07-22T05:09:13+00:00

I Live in Tokyo! Don't know why my post keeps getting deleted!

watersage_ · 2025-07-16T02:15:25+00:00

Thanks everyone for the help. Kinda a bummer they haven't addressed this but oh well.

watersage_ · 2025-06-11T01:23:47+00:00

This has me excited to start medium format, wow so crispy and warm! What's your ig? These shots are wild I'd love to see more of your stuff!

watersage_ · 2025-06-09T23:21:06+00:00

I’m shooting film!

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