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Happy New Year & welcome to the forum Glorenfinel,

There are some tips in the FAQ on bonsai care. In particular, as you suspected, watering is a critical part of caring for your new tree. Rather than stick to a particular weekly schedule, it's better to check the tree daily and water as needed.

The blue solution is some type of inorganic, water-soluble fertilizer. It may even be miracle gro, pre-dissolved. It should be fine for your tree, but hold off on fertilizing until growth begins again in March or so. This (early spring) is also a good time to begin your repotting.

Chinese juniper is very hardy and should be able to withstand a winter in your area provided it has some protection from wind. Check a garden center in your area and see what they do (if anything) to protect the one-gallon material sold for landscape use.

Here is a site with some climate information for Canada and winters, historically

http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/ccrm/bulletin/winter96/page2.htm

It sounds like the indoor temperature of your unheated room would be fine. My main concern would be having enough light for the tree to remain healthy.

Regards,

Matt

2-Jan-2002	#2
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,745	Re: Starter Bonsai Care Happy New Year & welcome to the forum Glorenfinel, There are some tips in the FAQ on bonsai care. In particular, as you suspected, watering is a critical part of caring for your new tree. Rather than stick to a particular weekly schedule, it's better to check the tree daily and water as needed. The blue solution is some type of inorganic, water-soluble fertilizer. It may even be miracle gro, pre-dissolved. It should be fine for your tree, but hold off on fertilizing until growth begins again in March or so. This (early spring) is also a good time to begin your repotting. Chinese juniper is very hardy and should be able to withstand a winter in your area provided it has some protection from wind. Check a garden center in your area and see what they do (if anything) to protect the one-gallon material sold for landscape use. Here is a site with some climate information for Canada and winters, historically http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/ccrm/bulletin/winter96/page2.htm It sounds like the indoor temperature of your unheated room would be fine. My main concern would be having enough light for the tree to remain healthy. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!