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Just one opinion here.... get other opinions as well. I'm not very experienced but I would put it into morning sun, dappled or shaded in the afternoon if possible. Don't overwater, since it has no leaves it won't transpire much. You can Superthrive if you have a bottle and you want to, it won't hurt it. Some people swear by it, some just swear AT it, but it won't hurt. The main thing is not to over-baby it. Hokkaidos generally like full sun, but full sun may be too hot for the roots. How hot is the pot getting? Shade the pot if possible. You could cut a square of cardboard larger than the pot, with a circle cut out for the trunk, and place it over the pot and soil. Anything to keep the blazing sun off of the pot.

Again, just one opinion. Good luck!

Joanie

19-Jul-2006	#5
Joanie Enthusiast *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert Country: United States USDA Zone: 11 AHS Heat Zone: 2 Posts: 5,433	Just one opinion here.... get other opinions as well. I'm not very experienced but I would put it into morning sun, dappled or shaded in the afternoon if possible. Don't overwater, since it has no leaves it won't transpire much. You can Superthrive if you have a bottle and you want to, it won't hurt it. Some people swear by it, some just swear AT it, but it won't hurt. The main thing is not to over-baby it. Hokkaidos generally like full sun, but full sun may be too hot for the roots. How hot is the pot getting? Shade the pot if possible. You could cut a square of cardboard larger than the pot, with a circle cut out for the trunk, and place it over the pot and soil. Anything to keep the blazing sun off of the pot. Again, just one opinion. Good luck! Joanie __________________ Yasha's Bonsai Blog No actual bonsai yet, but 100% doggie cuteness