I got my acer deshojo today. In length its about 55cm (22 inches). I certainly need to read about acers because I'm not sure when to prone it, watering, fertelization, etc.
I certainly don't like the fact that it doesn't have a designated apex, it splits in two. Also, the base of the truck had been cut and you can see the damage there.
But I have couple of questions:
1) I'd like to keep it short, which is certainly not right now - when is it most appropriately done?
2) The current soil is just muddy mess, not sure what the roots look like, but the soil I have and use for my other bonsais is 30% perlite, 40% zeolite and 30% vermiculite. Would that be okay with the acer?
3) Advice on styling?
I certainly don't like the fact that it doesn't have a designated apex, it splits in two. Also, the base of the truck had been cut and you can see the damage there.
But I have couple of questions:
1) I'd like to keep it short, which is certainly not right now - when is it most appropriately done?
2) The current soil is just muddy mess, not sure what the roots look like, but the soil I have and use for my other bonsais is 30% perlite, 40% zeolite and 30% vermiculite. Would that be okay with the acer?
3) Advice on styling?