I have a question about my tree... I been keeping it outside since I got it, and I went out just a few ago to move it in the sun (I do that everymorning) and well I accidently broke the side branch, about 2 inches of it, and it also is very brittle, and I'm thinking thats why it broke so easily, but is there anything I could do ? And will it just die now that I did that? Any information would be appreciated.
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Tara
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just because one part of the tree is dead doesnt mean it all is. I saw a commercial bonsai in home depot, it was a juniper, half was brown and dead, but the other half was alive, so tara, check the whole tree. You can tell if its dead by scraping the bark with your finbgernail, and if the layer under it is green, its alive. if its brown, it's dead.
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Stick a toothpick in the soil and pull it out again. If the soil sticks to the toothpick, your plant does not need water. If there is no soil stuck to the toothpick, then it's time to water. You could also mist your tree regularly.
Read the sticky at the top of the forum to learn about different watering techniques.
Read the sticky at the top of the forum to learn about different watering techniques.