horace

Hello all,

I'm new to this site. I've tried to join the ABS site, but the Yahoo server's a bit mixed up sometimes and I don't have the pacience needed to deal with it.

I have just begun my journey into the art of Bonsia, although I've been an admirer for some time with horrific attempts ending in the death of several trees...

I was recently given what I believe is a mountain ash and in an attempt to avoid a recurring pattern in my bonsia care of the past, I could use some guidance on it's care.

At present, it has lost nearly all of it's former leaves, however has sprouted a robust growth of new ones. I alternate watering based on books that I've purchased, however I've returned to watering lightly every morning.

I leave it outside for most of the day in direct sunlight until the sun is blocked by the corner of the building. It's brought in every night and kept at a temperature of around 73 degrees until it's placed outside in the morning again. The morning temperature varies becuase this is after all southern California, but on the average between 50 and 60 degrees.

Any help would be appreciated. I truly would like to see this plant live so that I can feel confident in taking on more in the future. This is a very enjoyable past time that doesn't dominate all of my time but has enriching rewards for the time spent.

Thanks in adavance and best regards to all,

Sincerely,

Wayne

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