Bonsai trees!

[Yorkshire Coop]

If you can post a picture showing the whole tree. That would show me whether the tree needs a new pot and what kind of soil to use.

Thank you, here is the tree ~

 

[nchls school]

Thank you, here is the tree ~

The tree does not appear too large for the pot. I am unsure of the specie. Do you know what kind it is? How long have you had this tree? It is quite old. It reminds me of a privet.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I've had it about a year maybe more, I got it from a garden centre but it didn't have a label or any information about it. Just a price sticker.

Do you think it has enough soil in the pot?

 

[nchls school]

I've had it about a year maybe more, I got it from a garden centre but it didn't have a label or any information about it. Just a price sticker.

Do you think it has enough soil in the pot?

The tree looks good and healthy. I would not repot this tree or add soil. If you haven't, the tree should be fertilized. I use Miracle grow but at half strength or weaker depending on the specie. For this tree, half strength. There are commercial fertilizers for bonsai available.

There are many sites that give directions on the care of bonsai. But beware on using information as they are often too generalized. Try to find out the specie you have then go to a site on that variety. Sites often make having bonsai harder than it is, but they are worth reading. If you can post a close up of the leaves and branches, I might be able to identify the tree for you.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

The tree looks good and healthy. I would not repot this tree or add soil.  If you haven't, the tree should be fertilized. I use Miracle grow but at half strength or weaker depending on the specie. For this tree, half strength. There are commercial fertilizers for bonsai available.

There are many sites that give directions on the care of bonsai. But beware on using information as they are often too generalized. Try to find out the specie you have then go to a site on that variety. Sites often make having bonsai harder than it is, but they are worth reading. If you can post a close up of the leaves and branches, I might be able to identify the tree for you.

Thank you, this is most helpful

I have some miracle grow so will give it some. I've tried to find what tree it is but just got so confused with it so carried on with what I was doing and it lived
Plants especially ones that live in the house are not my strong point so I'm quite impressed with keeping this one so long.
This is the tree when I first got it ~

 

[nchls school]

Thank you, this is most helpful

I have some miracle grow so will give it some. I've tried to find what tree it is but just got so confused with it so carried on with what I was doing and it lived

Plants especially ones that live in the house are not my strong point so I'm quite impressed with keeping this one so long.
This is the tree when I first got it ~

From yahoo images. Privet bonsai-Look right????

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

From yahoo images. Privet bonsai-Look right????

It looks right to me! Thanks

 

[Garjzla]

Thank you, this is most helpful

I have some miracle grow so will give it some. I've tried to find what tree it is but just got so confused with it so carried on with what I was doing and it lived

Plants especially ones that live in the house are not my strong point so I'm quite impressed with keeping this one so long.
This is the tree when I first got it ~

Wow, that's an amazing looking tree. I'm going to probably buy another bonsai soon, an old and shaped one. I just can't stop.

 

[nchls school]

Quite addicting. You might want to start with ginseng ficus. Hardy and become astounding as they age.




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[Yorkshire Coop]

Wow, that's an amazing looking tree. I'm going to probably buy another bonsai soon, an old and shaped one. I just can't stop.

Thanks I find them fascinating and do try to stay away from the bonsai section of the garden centre now, I dont want them multiplying like my chickens!

Quite addicting. You might want to start with ginseng ficus. Hardy and become astounding as they age.

Those roots are fantastic