Can I cut branches off my brand new bonsai tree?
I bought a bonsai tree of the type "carmona retusa." I don’t know how old it is, but I would guess about 2-3 years old. The thing is that it’s got some ugly branches at the bottom. Some of them are quite thick, about 0,5 centimeters. Can i just cut them off? Do I have to use some kind of fancy scissors? I have never cared for a bonsai tree before, do I could use some general advice too.
Go ahead a wack them off but fertilize it afterwards using houseplant instructions. Bonsai can be easy or hard to care for depending on the type. what is true for the plant/tree type is also true for the bonsai. So look up care instructions for that plant/tree type
To keep the bonsai trimed, usually you cut alittle bit each 2 weeks to a month to keep the shape and encourage the growth to occur in the trunk.
good luck and have fun!!
November 17th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Go ahead a wack them off but fertilize it afterwards using houseplant instructions. Bonsai can be easy or hard to care for depending on the type. what is true for the plant/tree type is also true for the bonsai. So look up care instructions for that plant/tree type
To keep the bonsai trimed, usually you cut alittle bit each 2 weeks to a month to keep the shape and encourage the growth to occur in the trunk.
good luck and have fun!!
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
http://www.bonsai4me.com
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Yes, you can prune them. No you don’t need "fancy scissors". Here’s care info: http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0geutHzsPZK5kcBqRZXNyoA?p=carmona+retusa+bonsai+care&fr2=sb-top&fr=ush-ans&sao=0
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