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G'day 2long...

For starters...welcome to bonsaiTALK...

Questions and Ecetera...

Your bonsai is indeed, a Juniper Malsai...however, the Malsai page you were referred to, although it contains a lot of good info, is not the bible of Malsai care. For one thing, the first thing it tells you is "...Immediately remove the glued-on rocks and decorations...". Normally, this is very good Malsai advice, but, your "Malsai" has what looks like some interesting rock work...disassembling this might screw up the whole thing...royally! If it isn't all ready.

So...pull back and regroup.

You said:

"...It started to dry up a couple of weeks ago..." and "...needles falling off...". Bad news, indeed. You may not be able to salvage it.

"...I had him inside...". That is guaranteed death for a Juniper...well, amost guaranteed. For many other species, as well.

"...stopped watering...". Bad on ya. You need to water...only when needed.

"...The lake is nice as it waters the tree...". NO! NO! NO! IF the lake IS watering your bonsai, that is BAD! That would mean that the bonsai's roots are standing in water, which would cause root rot...and, in short order, the death of your bonsai.

It is my OPINION...as is all of the above...that what you need to do...AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, as in "yesterday"...connect with a local bonsai club, and latch on to somebody with a lot of bonsai experience...in your geographical area.

This might help...
American Bonsai Assoc. of Sacramento. Meets the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 pm. at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Contact: Simon Lau, Phone: (530) 622-9681 Email: NHCatLady@aol.com Website: http://www.bonsaisacramento.org. The club has excellent educational programs, outreach to beginning bonsai-ists, and high quality professional demonstrations.

This is where you can get the best availabloe advice...from people doing bonsai in your area.

And, 2long, remember that bonsai is a trip that insists on time and patience. Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey...

Pat

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BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain.
THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life.

Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California

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PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,477	G'day 2long... For starters...welcome to bonsaiTALK... Questions and Ecetera... Your bonsai is indeed, a Juniper Malsai...however, the Malsai page you were referred to, although it contains a lot of good info, is not the bible of Malsai care. For one thing, the first thing it tells you is "...Immediately remove the glued-on rocks and decorations...". Normally, this is very good Malsai advice, but, your "Malsai" has what looks like some interesting rock work...disassembling this might screw up the whole thing...royally! If it isn't all ready. So...pull back and regroup. You said: "...It started to dry up a couple of weeks ago..." and "...needles falling off...". Bad news, indeed. You may not be able to salvage it. "...I had him inside...". That is guaranteed death for a Juniper...well, amost guaranteed. For many other species, as well. "...stopped watering...". Bad on ya. You need to water...only when needed. "...The lake is nice as it waters the tree...". NO! NO! NO! IF the lake IS watering your bonsai, that is BAD! That would mean that the bonsai's roots are standing in water, which would cause root rot...and, in short order, the death of your bonsai. It is my OPINION...as is all of the above...that what you need to do...AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, as in "yesterday"...connect with a local bonsai club, and latch on to somebody with a lot of bonsai experience...in your geographical area. This might help... American Bonsai Assoc. of Sacramento. Meets the fourth Tuesday each month at 7 pm. at the Sacramento Garden and Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Contact: Simon Lau, Phone: (530) 622-9681 Email: NHCatLady@aol.com Website: http://www.bonsaisacramento.org. The club has excellent educational programs, outreach to beginning bonsai-ists, and high quality professional demonstrations. This is where you can get the best availabloe advice...from people doing bonsai in your area. And, 2long, remember that bonsai is a trip that insists on time and patience. Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey... Pat __________________ BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain. THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life. Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California