Are some of the roots compromised?
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I like it.
I'd put it in something real formal.
Sorce
So they roots seem ok for but there are some fine feeders at the surface I watered it yesterday but it just seems like there’s not much soil in the pot. I am new to bonsai but just figured it would be good for the tree to have some more room and fresh soil to start the growing season.
That is what I am thinking as well just want a color that compliments the nice grey bark
Your tree is giving me some strong War of the Worlds vibes. Not in a bad way...just creepy.
Funky tree gets a funky pot, but not so "loud" that it takes attention away from them legs.
The space around the exposed roots seem appropriate. I'm not sure I would super over up pot this. You want development...keep it in a semi cascade pot for depth/development. If it drained good after watering... I might be apt to just slip it into a prettier sleeve if you will. And set it inside a nicer pot and leave alone this year. Elm need bright light. So it may sulk with the change in location. I wouldn't repot a sulking tree. Time will tell. Not knowing where or how this tree was kept and the light spectrumit seen prior. I'm all about exposed roots. So you did good with the purchase.
So it’s from Florida and I’m in NY thankfully it’s getting plenty of good light in a southwest window and night I have a couple CFL full spectrum tubes in desk lamp in my room. I’ll keep an eye on it but so far the newest leaves have grown from yesterday it’s only been 24 hours but 2 of my ficus and my BRT are growing quite nicely.
Thanks for the sleeve suggestion that might be good for now. I want something deeper for development but like you said I don’t want to go too big either
Your tree is giving me some strong War of the Worlds vibes. Not in a bad way...just creepy.
Funky tree gets a funky pot, but not so "loud" that it takes attention away from them legs.
haha no worries it is a little creepy in the shadows it’s nice and sunny now and it is looking very leggy for sure
I would repot it soon into a round pot, roughly 6 inches in diameter by 2 to 3 inches depth. Or a rectangle roughly 8 x 4 x 2 or 3 inches. For example, I have a couple pots from "the Pot Punchers" who are members here on BNut. Sorce is a member of BNut and he makes excellent rectangular pots. Both of them are fairly modest in their prices. There are several potters who are members here who I didn't mention, please don't take offense.
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Cool thanks I’ll def check there stuff out for sure ! I’ll need a couple of more pots soon. I think I found one for the elm though it’s 6.5 inch diameter and like 2.5 deep