Recent content by florida_bonsai

Thanks for the input! I have only used lime sulfur with one other project so its good to know that if I use it once it won't stay bleach white forever. As for the branch location I agree that it really isn't the best. I think that when I repotted it I was a little nervous to cut back the...

Well I wasn't able to get great photos of the tree (even though I tried) after this past weekend's bonsai class so I took a video...in my bathroom...so I could get some good light on the tree. I mostly focused on the trunk which showed a little rot on some of the stilt roots but I think I...

I am less than but almost 1 year into bonsai but, like you said bonsai blake, the journey has been amazing so far! I have been fortunate enough to not lose any trees so far *knock on wood* but I definitely had a close call with a little chinese elm. I have definitely acquired a ton of trees so...

Thanks so much for the response Bunjae! The wood rot idea had crossed my mind as well when I was looking at it at the nursery but the wood still seems to be pretty hard and it may appear dark in the photo as I had just watered it. But I will keep an eye out for rot as I removed the moss and...

I purchased, what I believe is, a chinese elm the other day. It has been neglected a little and there is some dead wood on the trunk that will need to be addressed. This leads me to my first question...is creating dead wood a good idea on a chinese elm? I haven't seen much of it in my research...

Ryan is right. I bought a larger chinese elm the other day and was doing some research on decreasing leaf size and the internode distance (space between the leaves). My number 1 resource, if I can't get to my bonsai group, is brent from evergreen garden works. Not only does he have EXCELLENT...

Great looking tree Judy! Can't wait to see the growth it puts on next Summer.

Jay, I went looking through your old forum posts to see the trees you had shared with the forum and I have go to say you have some absolutely beautiful trees that you have clearly taken the time to grow and develop. From the threads I was able to find and the pictures of trees you posted here...

Wish I had jumped in on these when I first saw them posted! Definitely a great deal for some great trees! Can't wait to see what you guys do with them...especially that one you got @redwoodryan, that'll definitely be an interesting challenge

Looks great! Also looks like you have space for a couple more trees!!

Thank you guys very much for your thoughtful replies. I will be reaching out to people in my area who have good experience with the conditions and who know my watering habits a little better. When I finally get a mix together I will let you guys know. Thanks!

Thank you very much Martin. I will definitely message Sawgrass and see what he recommends for the area. Do you mind my asking why you're bailing on the turface??

That's a little far for me, about 4 hours north. But next time I make my way up to Orlando area I'll try and jump over and take a look at the nursery. Heard great things and I think it would be worth the trip to see the facility and pick up some pre-bonsai stock.

Would probably be helpful if I told you guys what I do for a living haha. I'm currently a dental student so, with the exception of weekends, I'm away from home for the majority of the day so I would probably have to lean towards a predominantly organic mix.

Haven't checked it out yet but it sounds like the components are more or less in line with the idea that I was shooting for. Thanks for the advice! I figured that might be the case, but was really just hoping for guidance (I hope the direction of this thread doesn't change). I appreciate...