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Posted 2 months 3 days ago #84566
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So I really wanna get into bonsai. I've tried growing from seed on several occasions and get several to sprout but end up killing them somehow. I just recently purchased 2 Japanese maples through Amazon, they of course came in wilted but the stems look good and green. I pulled off the dead leafs and these little nubs or nodes? Were left in the spot the leafs were. Is this new leaf growth? Is it new branches??

Also I purchased on the intent they will be inside not realizing they need cold to go dormant. I live in south texas, hot and sunny, so I was thinking, I keep the inside around 75ish, if I wait until the outside is consistently cold (which would be sometime around end November) with the bi polar weather we have down here. That would leave it about 2 months for dormancy.... I may have purchased for nothing but it's all an learning experience right?

Now with that being said, since I unboxed it and it looks good if it started to put out new growth should I allow it to go dormant this winter or allow it to ride this one out? since I unboxed it? Or the short no light period wasn't enough to really effect it?
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Replied by m5eaygeoff on topic New to bonsai

Posted 2 months 3 days ago #84567
You do not have bonsai it is a Maple seedling and it will not be for long if you do not put it outside permanently. 名媛直播 are not grown from seed, trees are. 名媛直播 are created once a tree has reached a size and age to be styled. You need to learn how to water, fertilise prune and generally look after the tree. The best way is to join a club and get a book, and hands on too. Re potting is done in spring.
There are no trees that do well, or are easy to keep alive inside,
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Posted 2 months 3 days ago #84568
I second Geoff and adds: put the tree outdoors now! The gradual transition from summer to winter is crucial for long time health.

Are there any maples growing in gardens around you? I am not sure, but I think Texas climate may be unsuitable for maples and you may be facing another disapointment. Best way to understand what trees are suitable for bonsai in your area is to check what species is sold as garden plants in your local garden center. And off cource visit bonsai clubs and shows. The people doing bonsai in your area knows best.
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