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[fallnroc]

Yes I did ask the question can you help? As I stated before I just bought this Juniper two weeks ago and after watering it for the third time it seems as though the roots have pushed up into a ball. I have the pictures on here now thanks to rainbowgardener. I don't know what is wrong with it but now that the roots seem to be balled up the trunk is wobbly. It looks like the trunk is about to break at the roots. The rocks are loose and not glued. I hope this question is now better asked. Becouse I really need help I'm Knew at this and I have no green thumb. I do have dirt under my nails and like my Daddy use to say "get dirt under your nails and soon there a green thumb will grow". He should know he could make a rock grow. Again thank you.

[Gnome]

fallnroc,

As I mentioned I think it is simply poorly potted. If it were mine I think I would re-pot it soon. It looks healthy enough and the time of year is correct for you. Bonsai soil in general, and soil for a Juniper in particular, is usually very open and loose. The soil under the rocks is likely dense and peaty which is not really appropriate.

Since you mentioned that you have little experience with this sort of thing have a look at this thread.

https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3422

Norm

[fallnroc]

Gnome thank you this is very helpfull and I'll get some new soil this weekend and replant. Thank you very much

[TomM]

I hope you have someone to help with the repotting. The tree will need to be wired into the pot using a mesh screen covering the drain hole(s) and clipped firmly in place with a wire butterfly. Then a loop of aluminum wire brought up through the mesh is needed to anchor the tree in place and tied down. The roots of the tree may need pruning, and a layer of your new bonsai soil medium goes into the bottom of the pot -and fresh soil is added all around the tree, worked slowly filling any little gaps with a chopstick. Then a good, but gentle, soaking is needed - and a recovery period with no hot sun.
You'll be getting more advice from others here - but that is a start. Best of luck.
TomM

[fallnroc]

thank you Tom I had no idea of most of what you advised me on . I did know about the screens over the holes but not all the wiring to be done. I now have a line to a bonsai society in Houston so now I have another source for help. Again I thank everone for all your help. Soon to be a bonsai master RIGHT! Could happen RIGHT! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[quote]Get dirt under your nails and soon there a green thumb will grow- Leslie Merritt Sr.

[fallnroc]

Thank everyone for all your help. I learned a valueable lesson early and that is don't buy from road side vender! After inspecting my Juniper a little closer I tend to beleave it came from a cliping and not a true tree. oh well it will be fun. Also being from a road side vender money money money is the main interest. Not only was it not potted right it was potted in a plastic container in black potting soil. As soon as I can find a good pot and some good grit to ad to this soil and maybe som baked pottery to add to the soil I 'll repot it right. Maybe the nursery will help me cut the wiring from it and help rewire and repot my plant right. Again thanks to everyone for all your help. It is so nice to see people that really want to help and well go the extra mile to help. THANK YOU

[panda]

Thank you rainbow. I needed the help thank you again. Now does anybody got any ideas about what the problem is?

hi, I've also had a problem with my bonsai that looks just like this - I THINK it is because my soil was too moist, which caused a growth of this strange carpety type white mould.

I checked out some books at the library and could find much out