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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Gardenia Bonsai Leaves | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: My mother recently bought me a Gardenia Bonsai. It is about 3 years old. I had been pretty good ... A: It's never a good idea to let a bonsai go dry, but it doesn't sound like the entire tree died. Do ... | |
| drying bonsai plant | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I bought this plant in the spring from home depot, it was beautiful when I brought it home. It ... A: I would not fertilize the tree if it looks stressed. In a couple weeks, you can start fertilizing ... | |
| drying bonsai plant | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I bought this plant in the spring from home depot, it was beautiful when I brought it home. It ... A: I have some bad news. The tree you purchased (Juniper) is an outdoor tree. I have no ideas why these ... | |
| Turn anything into a bonsai? | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Is it possible to turn anything into a bonsai? I love to grow things. Since I work at a grocery ... A: I Desi, Unfortunately, i am not sure if the above plants can be grown indoors. Most trees can be ... | |
| Time before First Training | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: So I've dug up and potted some baby trees (they just sprouted this spring) that I want to use for ... A: I would personal try to keep the trees in training pots for as long as possible. This will allow the ... | |
| Time before First Training | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: So I've dug up and potted some baby trees (they just sprouted this spring) that I want to use for ... A: What do you mean by training? Are you referring to shaping the tree with wire or simply placing them ... | |
| Dried bonsai | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I went away for about 11 days and it'd been raining a lot here before I left, but out of nowhere ... A: Unfortunately, i am not able to see pictures of the tree. The links were shortened. However, based ... | |
| Winter treatment of bonsai | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: This is a clarification of an earlier submitted question. We bought a coast redwood seedling in ... A: My recommendation is to seek expert help from http://www.Learning2Bonsai.com. I am not sure how to ... | |
| bonsai trees | 11/8/2010 |
| Q: my question is what is the white fungus on top of the soil.have just started trying to grow bonsai. ... A: The white fungus is likely a result of your water source and calcium. Are you top watering the tree ... | |
| Bonsai - winter treatment | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a coast redwood seedling to grow as a bonsai in California in April. It is doing ... A: I do not have a lot of experience with Redwoods. I would recommend that you post your question on ... | |
| Bonsai repotting | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have an oak tree bonsai, it's about two years old and last year I gave it's roots a bit of a trim. ... A: The best time to repot an oak tree is in early spring, prior to budding. If the smaller bonsai pot ... | |
| ficus | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Hi do you know how to grow a ficus bonsai? A: I am not sure how to answer your question. Are you looking for care instructions for a Ficus Bonsai. ... | |
| dying bonsai. | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My mom bought a bonsai of some sort somewhere. I've never had one.. I have no idea how to take care ... A: Unfortunately, your description is a bit vague. It's really important for you to know what type of ... | |
| korean hornbeams leaves turning brown | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 hornbeams, and it seems every summer the leaves start turning brown on the tips, then the ... A: I'm not a hornbeam expert, but is it possible that it's receiving too much sun? I'm not sure where ... | |
| what is wrong with my chinese elm? | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: i was bought a chinese elm in february. i have fed,watered, and kept it in the same light since then ... A: It could be several things, but stop fertilizing your tree until it returns to health. It's never ... | |
| Azalea Bonsai | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have this nice Azalea bush growing outside in my yard and its over 13 years old. I was thinking ... A: Do you fertilize the azalea and is it currently receiving enough light? I definately would not dig ... | |
| Bonsai Gardenia | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I received 2 Bonsai Gardenia's as a gift. I followed all directions as to the care. 1 plant the ... A: You may be over watering the plants. Is the soil dry and are you sure the plant needs water? And i'm ... | |
| My juniper has lost its leaves... | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a juniper bonsai that I have kept for about three months. It started out as a bonsai that had ... A: Is your Juniper indoors or outdoors. Junipers are outdoor trees and need plenty of light. Depending ... | |
| Deshojo Maple | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: Sir I have a Deshojo Maple of about 20 years old and I have it in a large pot outdoors (Midlands ... A: I honestly do not know. Has you moved the tree, is it receiving the same amount of water and light ... | |
| Gardenia bonsi | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I got a gardenia bonsai for a gift from my son it is 3 years old, I keep it in the sun when it is ... A: A gardenia is an outdoor plant. It should be kept outdoors in the sun for it to thrive. Also, the ... | |
| bonsai care? | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: I got a plant that I was told wa a bonsai plant and it is in rocks. It was grouped togetther as 8 ... A: Trudy, Are you sure it's a bonsai. Bonsai can be any type of tree (maple, birch, juniper, pine) ... | |
| Korean Hornbeam | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a Korean Hornbeam Bonsai and it has recently been moved outside for the summer. It is ... A: Sorry that no one has responded to your question sooner. I believe i'm the only person answering ... | |
| Juniper with some yellow areas. | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a juniper that has been doing well outside for the past 8 months, but now it has developed a ... A: No. You should leave the Juniper outdoors. It will not thrive indoors. Based on everything you have ... | |
| Juniper with some yellow areas. | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a juniper that has been doing well outside for the past 8 months, but now it has developed a ... A: Did you ever root prune during the repotting process or did you simply change pots. If you root ... | |
| bonsia | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: i have re potted it with fresh compost for bonsias, the leaves went crinkly then started to fall off A: Unfortunately you did not provide enough information for me to help you. It's typical for a ficus to ... | |
| Feeding bonzai gardenias | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two bonzai gardenias and, so far, haven't killed them!! Actually, I am quite proud of the ... A: I may have just answered this question on www.BonsaiOutlet.com a few minutes ago. April to September ... | |
| Feeding bonzai gardenias | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: I have two bonzai gardenias and, so far, haven't killed them!! Actually, I am quite proud of the ... A: I know there's probably 100's of acidic-like fertilizers on the market, but this is what we ... | |
| Adenium Obesum desert rose | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I would like to grow desert rose from seed. I'm having a hard time finding information on how to do ... A: Unfortunately I do not have any experience growing a desert rose from a seed. I'm not sure if other ... | |
| Bonsai Juniper | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I bouth a little Juniper Bonsai last week. I put that near the window to get as much as possible ... A: Junipers are outdoor trees. They will not thrive indoors, regardless of what those big box retailers ... | |
| Trident Maple Transport to new Environment | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Yuzo, Last week I bought a Trident maple over Ebay from a vendor in Sacramento, Ca. However I didn't ... A: I think you need to ask the eBay vendor these questions. Do you know if the Maple was ever dormant? ... | |
| Fukien Tea bonsai | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: In December I purchased a 28 yr old Fukien tea from a street vendor it has been doing very well but ... A: These bugs can be difficult to kill. First, if it's warm enough (60+ degrees) you should should your ... | |
| Calamondin Tree | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a miniature Calamondin tree. I need to get a good fertilizer for it, but I have no idea what ... A: Sorry that your question was not answered. I believe that i am the only person answering bonsai / ... | |
| bonsai noob | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: im in college and i wanted an indoor bonsai, what kind should i get, what are the care instructions ... A: Are you in a dorm and/or a room with a window. Bonsai trees need a lot of light. You have a few ... | |
| Not sure what kind I'm looking for | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I would love to get my boyfriend a little Bonsai for Valentine's day. I'm not sure what kind I ... A: I apologize for the delayed response. Bonsai trees are great gift, and I would recommend a Jade or ... | |
| buying bonsai's | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been growing bonsai trees for 2 years now. I have recently begun the process of growing my ... A: Growing a tree from seeds definitely requires a lot of patience. The advantage of growing a bonsai ... | |
| bonsai trees | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: can bonsai trees lose their leaves A: Yes. A bonsai can definitely lose leaves, especially during the winter months. Do you know what type ... | |
| watering bonsai tree | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I got a bonsai tree for Christmas. It came in a large ceramic pot. One side is the tree with roots ... A: As the Owner of http://www.BonsaiOutlet.com, the water pot is not one of our best seller, but it ... | |
| Cuttings during winter | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I had another question on my cuttings. Now that winter is just around the corner I am not sure what ... A: The goal is to emulate the trees natural growing environment. I'm not an expert with cuttings, but ... | |
| Growing Bonsais From Cuttings | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had very little experience with bonsai's and any sort of growing. I have heard that it is ... A: It is possible to grow bonsai from cuttings if you have patience, but I do recommend using rooting ... | |
| Gaining experience. | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: first off iŽd like toapologize on eventual english mistakes, as it is my second language. I am form ... A: You are doing a wonderful job and it sounds like you are knowledgeable about bonsai gardening. There ... | |
| copper beech | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: I have been given a copper beech in a bonsai situation. Apparently it is about 25 years old, and it ... A: I sorry to hear you do not like bonsai. It's not detrimental to the tree if properly cared for. To ... | |
| I have a juniper | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I decided I wanted to take on a new hobby and make a bonsai from scratch, so I purchased a tiny pine ... A: Theo, The roots should be pruned, but now is not the optimal time. I suggest that you post your ... | |
| how to take care of a bonsai | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I decided I wanted to take on a new hobby and make a bonsai from scratch, so I purchased a tiny pine ... A: This is a lot of questions to answer via email. I would recommend that you visit ... | |
| bonsai | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: i have an outdoor ficus bonsai which i have just recently purchased, i feed once every 2 weeks as ... A: Ficus trees are famous for losing their leaves, especially when moved. It's possible that you're ... | |
| can you identify this bonsai? | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: ummm, well my mom got me a bonsai today and it doesn't have a tag on it that says what kind of tree ... A: Tyler, It would help to see a picture of the bonsai. I would also recommend posting your question ... | |
| What is a good bonsai for indoors? | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what are some good indoor bonsai's. I had a juniper bonsai but it dried and ... A: The trees you mention below are great indoor trees, but all bonsai need light. If you don't have ... | |
| Taiwan Ficus retusa | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My taiwan ficus is rapidly shedding leaves like raindrops. If I don't water it they still drop off. ... A: Definitely stop fertilizing your bonsai. you never want to feed a weak and unhealthy tree. Is your ... | |
| azalea bonzai looking sad! | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: My niece has an azalea bonzai I bought for her about 2 months ago and it looks pretty sad. The ... A: Sorry for the delayed response. I'll give you some areas to explore, but this is not enough ... | |
| Bonsai Pine Tree | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I sent a question but by accident I deleted the ht of the bonsai pine tree...it's 6 foot high...and ... A: Then i suspect it's a water problem. You may want to add a little mulch on top of the soil, but in ... | |
| Bonsai Pine Tree | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I sent a question but by accident I deleted the ht of the bonsai pine tree...it's 6 foot high...and ... A: Why did you choose to transplant your bonsai into the ground? Was there a specific reason for this? ... | |
| Bonsai shaping | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a bery young bosnai, (not sure what kind) that recently dropped all of it's leaves after they ... A: The information you have provided makes it really difficult for me to help you. If your tree is ... | |
| indoor juniper | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i just received an indoor juniper bonsai as a gift. its about 6 inches tall. now, i have no ... A: You will see the needles turn brown. Junipers are pretty hardy, but low light is bad for trees. I ... | |
| indoor juniper | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: i just received an indoor juniper bonsai as a gift. its about 6 inches tall. now, i have no ... A: , I'm not an expert when it comes to growing trees under florescent bulbs. It's definitively ... | |
| Gardenia Bonsai yellow leaves | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I received a gardenia bonsai plant in the mail from a friend in March. Since then I have learned ... A: Watering from the bottom is fine and often recommended to make sure the entire root ball absorbs ... | |
| Chinese Elm Bonsai | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I received the bonsai from my husband at christmas. All its leaves turned yellow and started falling ... A: I always recommend contacting the person / company that sold you the bonsai. At BonsaiOutlet.com, we ... | |
| Gardenia Bonsai yellow leaves | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I received a gardenia bonsai plant in the mail from a friend in March. Since then I have learned ... A: This response will likely contain more questions than answers. I apologize in advance. I can't be ... | |
| Bonsai potting compost | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: What is a good basic mix for Bonsai potting compost? I understand it varies depending upon which ... A: This is one of the most frequently asked questions at BonsaiOutlet.com. And it's also one of the ... | |
| Early bonsai growth | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have recently planted my bonsai seeds (end of February) and they are growing really well, about 2 ... A: Sorry for not responding sooner. I think we are the only "experts" answering bonsai related ... | |
| Tiny brown insects on ficus bonsai soil | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I've had an indoor bonsai ficus tree group for some time but only recently noticed these little ... A: It's always difficult to diagnose pests without seeing them, but it sounds like you are describing ... | |
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