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Old 2-Mar-2008   #3
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Oh boy that tree looks dry. What is your locatin, bonsai are not like house plants, care must be taken with watering. If you are keeping this tree in the full sun get it out! Then water it from above until water drains from the bottom of the pot(holes in bottom of pot). Next is the tricky part, water schedule. You only want to water the tree as it needs it, ther is a learning curve, check it every day and if the soil is dry on top 1/4 inch add water til it drains from the bottom of the pot. If it is moist dont water. If your tree is going to make it in about 7-10 days you will see new growth, but you might be in trouble because teas are touchy. This is the method i use and it seems to work well for me. Once your tree is healthy you can start giving fert at half strength.Good luck hope this helps.


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