I've been given a Carmona and I haven't got a clue where to start. It was bought in a general garden nursery, so it obviously hasn't been given the best start. It's a young tree, but established.
I've had a very careful look and the tree itself doesn't need repotting, but the soil is awful. It seems to be a very fine potting soil, and is definitely not suitable for a bonsai. I've given the soil a light water and after 36 hours the surface soil is still damp. Drainage is obviously an issue.
The foliage is green and perky. A scarce few leaves fell after it's journey to my home, but none since. There are some shoots, and some flower buds. My guess is that it's no where near death's door.
I live in the UK, where the humidity is rubbish. I've sited the tree in my kitchen, where it's plenty warm and the room which generates the most humidity. It will receive natural light constantly during the day, and no direct sunlight.
With all that in mind, should I repot the tree now, or should I still wait until early spring?
If I do not repot now, should I be feeding the tree, and is there anything else I should/shouldn't be doing in the meantime? And under the circumstances given above, am I better off giving small amounts of water more often, or watering more heavily very occasionally?
I've already become quite fond of it, and I'd really like to do everything I can to see it thrive.
Many thanks.
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