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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: May-2005
Location: Maine
Country: USA
Posts: 9
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too early to prune Natal Plum?
A few Q's about Natal Plums: - How old are they when they begin to flower?
- I have read that if you prune flowering bonsai too early you may ruin the chances for some flowers the next growing season. I have also read that the natal plum should be pruned/repotted in the fall. So if my plant (probably about 2 y.o.) is too young to flower, do I need to wait for the fall to prune it? Should I try and force more growth before the growing season is over or be patient and wait for the fall?
I am lost as how to prune this tree so any and all advice you guys can give me would be great!!!
Also there is a reddish tinge to some of the leaves. Is this normal? It was in the tropical greenhouse when I bought it (the red was already present). Am I wrong in assuming that it is because it may have recieved too much sun or heat?
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I am a newbie! If I ask repeat Q's, just direct me to the right thread. 
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