Well this one was a memorial gift for me to remember my lost son, so it’s special. I’m determined to save it. I honestly would never try bonsai by my own choice bc it’s too hard for me. I don’t have a green thumb at all. Clearly.
I’m sorry for your loss.
If your bonsai does not survive, do not be discouraged. Your bonsai, like all others, needs a proper balance of water and oxygen, light and feeding, etc. I understand the sentimental value and importance of the gift given the circumstances, but if bonsai becomes a serious hobby or even a passion for you, then please understand early on that trees will come and go.
Sometimes, you will not know the reason they did not survive. But you can buy and grow more. You can surround yourself with a variety of trees—as they’re fairly inexpensive—and keep going as you learn and grow. Bonsai is very rewarding and over time, you will find you can express yourself through them.
If you want to hold onto the sentimental value of the gift, then keep the bonsai pot that was gifted to you, clean it out, and place it somewhere you can see it daily to remind you
Btw, my wife told me “no more trees” after 1, and now we have 11
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