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Third,

Light:

Since you do not live in a desert, Full sun should be the order of the day for both species.

The Ficus should NOT go outside until after your local outside temps no longer drop below 40 deg F. I would wait until it no longer drops below 50 deg F. Keep in bright southern exposed window.

The juniper should stay ouside in full sun. It is ok to bring it in for a day or two for a conversation piece, but it needs to go back outside.

IF by chance you have been growing them both inside, leave them both in that sunny window until temps reach those already mentioned.

Now when the day comes that the temps are where they should be, then put them in an area where they are going to get only direct sunlight until about noon. Leave them there for 2-4 weeks then push them out into full sun all day and leave them there, but pay attention to water requirements. Windy days can dehydrate just like hot sunny days. Get into the habit of checking your trees daily. Do not bring the juniper back inside next winter unless you are storing it in a cold garage (see also other threads)

Most species of Ficus are notorious for tossing their leaves when they are unhappy. Too much Water, not enough water, too cold, or a change in light intensity. More often than not, correcting the deficiency will give you back leaves within a week or two.

If your trees die, find out why they died and get another one. DO NOT GIVE UP. Everyone loses trees. It's sad, but a reality of this addiction.

Hope this helped.

-Wm

16-Apr-2008	#4
BunjinEnt Learning = Growth Join Date: May-2006 Location: King Geo. VA Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 796	Third, Light: Since you do not live in a desert, Full sun should be the order of the day for both species. The Ficus should NOT go outside until after your local outside temps no longer drop below 40 deg F. I would wait until it no longer drops below 50 deg F. Keep in bright southern exposed window. The juniper should stay ouside in full sun. It is ok to bring it in for a day or two for a conversation piece, but it needs to go back outside. IF by chance you have been growing them both inside, leave them both in that sunny window until temps reach those already mentioned. Now when the day comes that the temps are where they should be, then put them in an area where they are going to get only direct sunlight until about noon. Leave them there for 2-4 weeks then push them out into full sun all day and leave them there, but pay attention to water requirements. Windy days can dehydrate just like hot sunny days. Get into the habit of checking your trees daily. Do not bring the juniper back inside next winter unless you are storing it in a cold garage (see also other threads) Most species of Ficus are notorious for tossing their leaves when they are unhappy. Too much Water, not enough water, too cold, or a change in light intensity. More often than not, correcting the deficiency will give you back leaves within a week or two. If your trees die, find out why they died and get another one. DO NOT GIVE UP. Everyone loses trees. It's sad, but a reality of this addiction. Hope this helped. -Wm __________________ Life without Bonsai would be...well, death.