hi there
I got bought a bonsai tree in the new year and left it at my boyfriends parents and have only just got it back 2 days ago (they live very far away) and I have no idea what type of tree it and whether it is healthy or not
any help would be much appreciated
thankyou
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help identifying what type of tree/whether it is healthy
Last edited by loz3002 on Mon Apr 20, 2009 8:54 am, edited 1 time in total.
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hiall, I know its alive as I scraped the bark off and it is green I took it to a bonsai shop and found out it is a chinese elm and that I did the right thing in rescueing it...it just needs abit of tlc and he said it will come into full leaf in 2-3 weeks so ill post pictures then thanks for the help
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Before I read the reply on the shop saying it was a chinese elm I thought to myself it could also be a chinese elm. I've seen many shops that sell chinese elms with the unnatural curved trunk its a very common seller certainly over here. I think chinese elms are great but its difficult to find a tree that hasn't been spoilt by the manufacturers curving the trunk like that. So yeah familiarity says to me that it is a chinese elm.
Like I've said before its not the trees fault but the tree still has the right to be cared for
Read the very important guidelines about watering bonsai correctly, create a humidity tray if kept indoors and it should start to leaf very soon.
Like I've said before its not the trees fault but the tree still has the right to be cared for
Read the very important guidelines about watering bonsai correctly, create a humidity tray if kept indoors and it should start to leaf very soon.
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loz3002,
Although the overall shape is indeed reminiscent of imported Chinese Elms the arrangement of the buds does not 'seem right' to me. Since the shop told you it was an Elm I suppose you have to go with that until something indicates otherwise.
The soil is also the typical commercial soil that causes so much trouble. I don't like it at all.
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Although the overall shape is indeed reminiscent of imported Chinese Elms the arrangement of the buds does not 'seem right' to me. Since the shop told you it was an Elm I suppose you have to go with that until something indicates otherwise.
The soil is also the typical commercial soil that causes so much trouble. I don't like it at all.
Norm
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loz3002,
If you are inclined to purchase soil [url=https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=440]here[/url] is one in the UK that looks good to me. I'm sure there are others, perhaps even locally. Be aware though that not everything that is labeled 'bonsai' is of equal quality, I've seen some pretty bad mixes out there.
Some things to keep in mind when choosing is how important texture, drainage and aeration are to a potted tree. Compare the picture at the link I posted to the soil in your pot and the difference is readily apparent.
Norm
If you intend to mix your own look [url=https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3422]here[/url] for tips but I suggest you hurry.yeah I noticed the soil wasn't up to scratch...but what soil would you reccomend?
If you are inclined to purchase soil [url=https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=440]here[/url] is one in the UK that looks good to me. I'm sure there are others, perhaps even locally. Be aware though that not everything that is labeled 'bonsai' is of equal quality, I've seen some pretty bad mixes out there.
Some things to keep in mind when choosing is how important texture, drainage and aeration are to a potted tree. Compare the picture at the link I posted to the soil in your pot and the difference is readily apparent.
Norm