Help me ID this tree/bonsai
- Evolet
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I just recently bought this little fella'. I don't know, however, what species it is and my mother says it's not a bonsai. After a quick search I noticed is resembles a Citrus aurantifolia bonsai but I really want your guys' opinion on this matter.
Any other side advice on how to care to it is welcomed.
Thank you!
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The instructions on the site are quite generic and not completely correct. I'd prefer to use this care guide:
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bob wrote: Yeah, not best but worked for me though, just also wanted to say, in the picture it looks like the climate is rathr warm so i am sure the ficus could benefit from being outside in the warm summer when the temperature is about 17-27 degrees. If the temperature is lower then keep it indoors.
No need to repeat what's on the page and try to twist your way out of giving bad info.
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Advise for Ficus (not hardy, cannot tolerate low temperatures):
PLACEMENT WINTER
Once nightly lows begin approaching the 40 degree mark, it is time to bring your indoor bonsai inside. The ideal indoor location is on a window sill facing south. An east or west exposure is second best. A northern exposure will work, but will necessitate the use of "grow lights" to provide sufficient light to keep your bonsai healthy. Four to six hours of sunlight per day should suffice. If you can provide more, so much the better.
Apple (hardy, can tolerate frost, should be kept outside):
PLACEMENT WINTER
Once nightly lows begin approaching the 40 degree mark, it is time to bring your indoor bonsai inside. The ideal indoor location is on a window sill facing south. An east or west exposure is second best. A northern exposure will work, but will necessitate the use of "grow lights" to provide sufficient light to keep your bonsai healthy. Four to six hours of sunlight per day should suffice. If you can provide more, so much the better.
Different trees, identical care guidelines...
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