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They, have rocks and no they are not glued down they are just old and stained from watering. I dont know where you get your bonsai but I have never seen one with glued down rocks. Even ones that I have gotten shipped to me have never had glued down rocks,however; they have all had rocks and are usually rapped in saran rap. The rocks are not only decorative but serve the fucntion of maintaining soil stability during watering.

As I said I know the cause of my second bonsai's deteoration, as this happened to my first juniper. However, I was able to save the first juniper, but with some damage to the extremities of the branches. Thus, since I like the look of my bonsai, Iam trying to find out what I can do to avoid branch damage and save the second bonsai.

They are kept "inside" technically. I had a third bonsai, also a juniper, which as technically my first. I would put it outside,but it is too sunny and hot where I live. The bonsai didnt servive. With that said, I keep them inside now but they get plenty of sun and light, without the scorching heat. I have had the first bonsai for two years, have kept it inside, and it is green and vibrant, with the exception of the branch damage it suffered when I first got it.

Also, Iam wanting to repot the first bonsai, as the rocks are discolored and the moss is not as fresh as it once was. Any suggestions as to what potting soil to buy would be greatly appreciated.

27-Mar-2005	#7
mkingiii bonsaiTALK Neophyte Join Date: Mar-2005 Posts: 6	They, have rocks and no they are not glued down they are just old and stained from watering. I dont know where you get your bonsai but I have never seen one with glued down rocks. Even ones that I have gotten shipped to me have never had glued down rocks,however; they have all had rocks and are usually rapped in saran rap. The rocks are not only decorative but serve the fucntion of maintaining soil stability during watering. As I said I know the cause of my second bonsai's deteoration, as this happened to my first juniper. However, I was able to save the first juniper, but with some damage to the extremities of the branches. Thus, since I like the look of my bonsai, Iam trying to find out what I can do to avoid branch damage and save the second bonsai. They are kept "inside" technically. I had a third bonsai, also a juniper, which as technically my first. I would put it outside,but it is too sunny and hot where I live. The bonsai didnt servive. With that said, I keep them inside now but they get plenty of sun and light, without the scorching heat. I have had the first bonsai for two years, have kept it inside, and it is green and vibrant, with the exception of the branch damage it suffered when I first got it. Also, Iam wanting to repot the first bonsai, as the rocks are discolored and the moss is not as fresh as it once was. Any suggestions as to what potting soil to buy would be greatly appreciated.