AusBonsai

Hi All,

I recently adopted a semi-cascade suffering pine bonsai (from a work mate who has gone overseas). The leaves had started going yellow by the time I got it - which I understand to be usually from one of three causes: root bound, bad soil or over-watering. My mate said he'd neglected it somewhat in the last few weeks so I assumed it was not over watered.

I'm hoping to get some help and advice ... story as follows:

I've had a picea bonsai for a few years but never had to re-pot it, always take it in each year. Feeling confident as I've seen it done a few times, and with the help of the internet, thought I'd try repotting this semi-cascade to kick start its recovery.





I started by trimming all the obviously yellow branches. Then removed it from its pot and "racked" away the sandy soil. Then trimmed about a third of the roots, mainly the smaller really thin ones.



Using soil I've had since last year, I re-potted the newly pruned tree (branched and roots). Not sure if this soil has gone "off" ... it was quite dry and I wonder if it has lost its nutreints?





I watered it well after repotting, and have given it a few drinks during the week, as we've had some un-seasonally hot days.

One week on and I'm not sure I've done it any favours.



So I'm wondering if I should get new soil, or leave it? Also, should I prune more yellowing branches? Stop watering it for a while?

Any help be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Daniel

As it is a Juniper procumbens, it dies about 2 months ago.
They take a long time to discolour and when they do they are gone

Ken

kcpoole wrote:As it is a Juniper procumbens, it dies about 2 months ago.
They take a long time to discolour and when they do they are gone

Ken

Kens hog it in one, it's gone. Unfortunately when it shows its too late.

Josh.

Thanks for the disappointing info guys ... was hoping to hear I've done something wrong, a million things to do better - anything but this!