i have grown a bonzi tree from seed. in the pack you are giving, soil, seeds which are already in a growing medium, not soil.. my plant is a few inches long now and needs to be transplanted to is permanent soil and pot. anyone know how this is done without damaging the tree..? i lost the instructions..
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thanks……

Bouli,
The next step is not a permanent planting for Bonsai. It would help if I knew what the tree is, but these are general rules. Get some Bonsai compost mix from B & Q, garden centre or similar, and transplant your tree to a pot much larger than the tree itself. Then keep the soil barely moist with rain water, it is ok if the top half inch of soil gets a bit dry, BUT NO MORE! Mist with a water sprayer every evening when you are going to bed, at this time, the pot has cooled down from any sunshine and the water will not act as a magnifying glass and scorch the leaves. When the tree has been in it's new pot for about two weeks, use some Bonsai feeder, be sure to follow the instructions on the feeder's bottle.
Remember;
Rain water
Mist every evening
Keep soil just damp, not wet
Feed at two weeks

This is all generic stuff for most types of Bonsai, there are very specialised procedures for the more exotic trees, but start with something hardy and it will reward with an absorbing and fascinating hobby.
Badco

I have just gotten my bonsai seeds and they are germinating right now. I got them at a bad time right before winter so I need to winterize the little sprouts. (It is an outdoor bonsai). Can you also if possible tell me how to water it and take care of the seedlings in the winter?

This site may help. If not, you can contact the owners/artists through their site.

http://www.american-bonsai.com/care.php

Good Growing!

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can you please specify on by one how to do it so. im really interested but i know i should do a lot of research first. but im really more than willing to learn. please help me with this hobby. thanks a lot.

Branches and leaves are pruned carefully to keep the plant alive in a miniaturized form. Here’s a wonderful site to explore.

http://www.american-bonsai.com/

Its been terrible weather this year, cold wet spells and hot dry ones. Your tree may be under stress, the fact that its rootball is so small and confined won't help. Either that or it could have a pest, or a disease.
Maybe if you come back and post the species and give more detail about what happened to the leaves, someone else may be able to give you more detailed advice.

About a year ago somewhat third part of its branches lost leaves and they still haven't grown again. I don't think the tree is dead because those branches that retained leaves still grow new ones, only those leafless don't…
Could cutting off 'sick' branches help?
P.S. I'm not sure what kind of a bonsai tree it is but it's a indoor one, about 40 centimeter tall, with prolonged leaves.

You can never revive a dead branch of any tree, bonsai or not. You test for actual deadness by bending the tip, and working down the branch bending to see if there is any green. If there isn't, the branch will snap off where bent, if there is, it will just bend (and snap back). You should, yes, prune any dead, of sick branching off to promote the overall health of the tree.

This website will give you some basic information on Bonsai Care http://www.bonsai-garden.com/

Additionally there are a series of bonsai related articles that address specific issues growers of bonsai deal with http://www.bonsai-garden.com/bonsai-articles.htm

Goodluck!

Do I have to fertilize my bonsai tree? I have a dwarf ficus bonsai. If so would it be okay to use miracle grow which is what the store owner gave me? He said to use 1/2 teaspoon to one gallon and use it every 2-4 weeks during april-september does this sound good ?

That sounds good to me……..bonsai should be treated just like their "big brothers", so you would fertilize just like a full size ficus, during their growing season, but not when they go dormant. Good luck with it and have fun shaping!

I am growing the tree from Jack Pine seeds. The booklet I bought said to grow it outdoors, but it said on the cover that it could be kept on a desk. I am just making sure I don't kill the poor little tree.

Also, Can I just let it grow naturally? Sure, it wouldn't technically be a bonsai tree, but I don't like the idea of manipulating a bady tree just for some weird form of art.

Thank you.

"Bonsai" is translated "tree in a pot", so a bonsai can be made from nearly ANY species of tree. It is designed to be a miniature tree in nature. Some species can be kept inside and some MUST be kept outside. A Jack pine MUST be kept outside so it can go dormant in the winter. Where do you live? That is important to know. You're welcome to contact me at wchoat@amercan-bonsai.com for more info.
Also look at my care page on www.american-bonsai.com

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