New Baby Jade

Devilrocker

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I got this tree 2 weeks ago. It came already wired but it looks like the trunk is starting to get pinched. So I would like to remove the wire. I would also like thicken the trunk and get it into a training pot. I'm a beginner so Im taking my time with it. Also I have some 18-4-10 fertilizer. Is that good to use. Any tips or criticism is appreciated.
 

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To thicken the trunk, you simply need to let it grow. A larger training pot would help. You could slip-pot into something a bit larger. I’d also be cognizant of what kind of trunk movement you will to want in the future, now.

You’ll just need to do your research on fertilizers, as it’s as controversial as soil mixes and substrate types. I was recommended to use something on the mild side, specifically 5:5:5. I went with Dya-Gro 7:9:5.

Any time the wire is biting into the tree’s truck or branches, it’s already past time to remove the wiring, unless intentionally going for that look. I think some do that with pines, if I recall correctly. I’d go ahead and remove that wire, as was mentioned above though.

What makes this hobby so great for beginners, is that you have a hobby that requires patience for growth which in turn allows ample time for researching your specie and everything bonsai. You should have plenty time to study up on this little guy.

I wish you the best of luck, and keep us updated on your journey!
 
In my opinion Jades are best grown using clip and grow, instead of wiring.

To thicken the trunk, you simply need to let it grow. A larger training pot would help. You could slip-pot into something a bit larger. I’d also be cognizant of what kind of trunk movement you will to want in the future, now.

You’ll just need to do your research on fertilizers, as it’s as controversial as soil mixes and substrate types. I was recommended to use something on the mild side, specifically 5:5:5. I went with Dya-Gro 7:9:5.

Any time the wire is biting into the tree’s truck or branches, it’s already past time to remove the wiring, unless intentionally going for that look. I think some do that with pines, if I recall correctly. I’d go ahead and remove that wire, as was mentioned above though.

What makes this hobby so great for beginners, is that you have a hobby that requires patience for growth which in turn allows ample time for researching your specie and everything bonsai. You should have plenty time to study up on this little guy.

I wish you the best of luck, and keep us updated on your journey!
On trees with delicate bark and poor ability to heal wire scars you certainly do not want to let the wire bite in.
Jade is one of them.

There are however also many species on which you have to deliberately let the wire bite in our to set the branch effectively.
 
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