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I'm just wondering, as the pot's in a bag, if there are large drainage holes in the bag's bottom, or is the water just hanging around the roots there and rotting them? And how hot is it there? They can take lots of sun, but there's a limit to the heat they can handle in a black pot (put something reflective between the sun and the pot, or a white tile against it). Is your soil mix all rich loamy, peaty stuff, or is there a good percentage of grit or small gravel in there to help it drain fast - you say you keep it moist, but that's different to everyone, and the mix should never be sodden for any length of time.

14-Sep-2006	#3
Cathie bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Apr-2006 Location: Z5b Posts: 432	I'm just wondering, as the pot's in a bag, if there are large drainage holes in the bag's bottom, or is the water just hanging around the roots there and rotting them? And how hot is it there? They can take lots of sun, but there's a limit to the heat they can handle in a black pot (put something reflective between the sun and the pot, or a white tile against it). Is your soil mix all rich loamy, peaty stuff, or is there a good percentage of grit or small gravel in there to help it drain fast - you say you keep it moist, but that's different to everyone, and the mix should never be sodden for any length of time.