New Bonsai Owner

luckydream7 · Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:10 pm

I just got my first new bonsai and was wondering what the best lighting cource is I do believe it is a Fukien Tea. I will have a picture posted soon but if anyone could give me advice it would be helpful

The Helpful Gardener · Fri Jun 03, 2005 7:47 am

The best lighting source would be indirect sun...

You should read the bonsai articles on the website...

HG

luckydream7 · Fri Jun 03, 2005 12:33 pm

Thanks, I got the tree 2 days ago and have already printed off almost all of the helpful advice.

Would a sun lamp work if it was in the same area but no pointed straight towards it and how could I increase the humidity in the are?

The Helpful Gardener · Mon Jun 06, 2005 12:09 pm

Regular misting, a humidity tray, or a humidifier would all work...

As for the light, I tried it once over a winter (mostly tropicals) to mixed reviews. Sun lamps are NOT grow lights, and a grow light needs to be only a foot or so away for any benefit. NOTHING beats real sunlight, so see what you can do to get it some...