AusBonsai

hey guys, just recieved my first bonsai, and am pretty excited. Im not too sure on the speices of it and am not able to attach an image of my bonsai. How do i go about doing this?? cheers

Hi Ima and welcome. There is a topic on attaching photos in the Bonsai cafe. Most times the problem is the file is too large and needs to be resized.


Tony

thanks for that tony, there isnt an attachment button when i try to post a topic.... so i havent even attempted to attach a file yet...

any ideas?

If you either upload your pics to your gallery, or to photobucket.com you can just get the code and add it into your post and the pics will appear

ok no problem! ill give photobucket a crack, cheers, hope to have the pics up asap

Read also what it says in The Menu, on the Board Index. It was created especially for newbies.

Under the Save Preview and Submit buttons on the left hand side is Upload attachment button next to Options. Click on that then browse for your photo and open it and then upload it. The file has to be under 2 mb. Try that and see how you go.


Tony

i think i worked it out, this is my tree guys, any ideas??

also what is the best food for it and where can i get it??

indoors? outdoors?

cheers!

Well it's a juniper - an expert can you what type and how to feed it. Bonsai are minature trees so they need to be outside like other larger trees. You can bring it inside for a day or two to admire but it otherwise it must live outdoors.


Tony

no worries! thanks alot tony, appreciate it

another query...

whats the best way to water my bonsai?

i read about putting it in a bowl of water up to the base of the trunk and let it soak for 5-10 mins??

Lots of different opinions on watering. I just overhead water most of the time but if one is a bit drier than usual I dunk the whole thing in a bucket of water for a few minutes. Some of my trees get this treatment for all watering.

yep no worries

thanks!!

Well you can do that - or just water it with a hose or watering can until water comes out the drain holes. Then only water it again when you stick your finger in the mix and it is just starting to dry out. If the pot dries out for too long the tree will die and also too wet will rot the roots. It is something you will get used to and wont always have to get your finger dirty as you are more experienced

You need to check the mix as the tree will require more watering in summer and less in winter and is also dependent on where it is situated. Junipers need plenty of sun but maybe protect it from the hottest sun at midday, as this will dry the pot out very quickly. My guess is it's a Sargents but I am shocking with juni's.


Tony

ye i guess ill work it out as i get more experienced, thanks alot for your help