Lost Bonsai Care Instructions - Need Help w/ Soil etc.

[Gnome]

knarly-tree18,

I'm sorry to say that I don't recognize your tree, hopefully someone else will be able to. In the meantime take the time to read the sticky threads, they will begin to address your questions.

Here is one on general tips, it will teach you how to water:
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1479

Here is one that will help with your questions regarding bonsai soil:
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3422

Make sure to follow the links to the articles. Don't do anything drastic like put it outside. If you provide proper watering and adequate lighting you will already be ahead of the curve. Sorry I can't be more specific right now.

Norm

[Gnome]

knarly-tree18,

I know but no one replies,

Most people come and go. They don't spend their entire evening at this site. You can't expect an immediate answer to every post you make, give it some time. Read the sticky threads.

Norm

[knarly-tree18]

ok can you awnser my age question

[Gnome]

knarly-tree18,

ok can you awnser my age question

Like any community we are varied. I know several young people (High School) who post here and we have retirees as well. Experience also varies form novices to the very experienced. How long have you been interested in bonsai?

Norm

[knarly-tree18]

I'm in high school and have known about bonsai for three years but only really wanted one about a year ago.
I know you don't know the species but who can I ask and even though you don't know the species will it flower.
Andwhen you prune it do you cut of all the leaves or what and when do you do it?

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[knarly-tree18]

I understand as it is late at night any way

[alexinoklahoma]

Also, do a images.google.com search for Chinese elm and Fukien tea See if either of those is close (also use term leaf with those other terms, fwiw). You probably will see what you are looking for... Once the ID is noted, then go read/memorize (pretty much literally!) www.evergreengardenworks.com/articles.htm Clear concise writings of things you must know and understand to be 'successful'. Other ways work, but not as well (proven time and again, trust us - please)

@ over twice your age, easily(!),
Alex

[kdodds]

Looks to me like Sageretia theezans, from the "toothy" edges to the leaves.

[Gnome]

Thanks for the help guys. Of the possibilities noted I feel that the last is the most likely, Sageretia theezans. This species is also known as Sweet Plum or Chinese Sweet plum. I have been stymied in attempts at identifying this species before, probably because I have never seen one in person.

knarly-tree18,

Here is a picture for you to compare your tree against.
[img]https://www.dkimages.com/discover/DKIMAGES/Discover/previews/815/25106381.JPG[/img]
Examine it carefully and see if you agree.

Here is a care sheet for this species.
https://www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Sageretia.html

Norm

[knarly-tree18]

I'm not sure that plant looks a bit rougher than mine. However mine has the jagged edge.

[knarly-tree18]

can I have a link on how to start bonsai trees growing. I recently took a snipping from one of those curly willow trees and put it in water now its grown roots and I want to make it a bonsai tree. what soil do I use how do you wire.
P.S. Does it matter what pot you use.(obviosly it has to be small)

[webmaster]

Here ya' go. [url=https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GGIC_enUS260US260&q=how+to+start+bonsai+trees+growing]how to start bonsai trees growing[/url].

Good luck.