PatArizona

G'day all...

Another controversial OPINION. Or not.

"...Whatever the case, do not fertilize until it recovers...".

For some years now, I have continued normal fertilizing with repotted, and otherwize struggling bonsai.

Here's a little something to support my opinion, and practice.

From Brent at Evergreen Garden Works: "...Another common bonsai myth is that sick or recovering plants, or newly transplanted bonsai should not be fertilized. The analogy is that it will over feed the patient or is the equivalent of over dosing with vitamins. I think the proper analogy should be that feeding at half strength or not all is analogous to not taking your medicine, vitamins and nutrition when you are sick...".

Again, my opinion. It works for me.

Pat

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