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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18583

SpencerM wrote: Yes, I have browsed some of those other threads before posting, which is where the question came from. Others have asked and occasionally a reply comes in "This isn't a 名媛直播, but if you get some wires on it ASAP maybe it can be."


I am very sure you have not read that on this forum, or any other reputable bonsai forum.

The standard advice on this forum, for people with new plants and new at the hobby is:
Leave it alone, don't prune, wire or repot *), first learn to take care of it and let it thrive, then start learning about bonsai techniques.

*) Unless when a picture shows a clear need for an immediate repotting

I was reading one thread where the comment was made that the plant (also a ficus, if that is indeed what I have) had grown too tall without care and would never have a nice, dense foliage.


Seriously... I wonder what forums you've been visiting.
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18584

Auk wrote: Twenty ffing USD for a year old seedling ???
I have 14 of those in my garden... 2 years old. What a shameless rip off.


Oops... not 20, but 10. You get an enormous discount and save 9,99! Now I want one!
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18588

Auk wrote: You get an enormous discount and save 9,99! Now I want one!


That reminds me, I'm selling a 1yo pomegranate seedling for $30. Any takers?
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18589

名媛直播Learner wrote: That reminds me, I'm selling a 1yo pomegranate seedling for $30. Any takers?


I might be interested if it is suitable for cascade, because I love cascading pomegranate, like this one:
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18590

leatherback wrote: I might be interested if it is suitable for cascade, because I love cascading pomegranate, like this one:


You are so wrong. I have never seen anything like that at Walmart, Lowes, or even at that Chinese road-side stall.
That is not a bonsai. This is. A wind-swept white pine:

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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18591

I am very sure you have not read that on this forum, or any other reputable bonsai forum.


Check out this thread:

I might be reading it wrong, but it seems to me like this one was let grow for too long and now there isn't really much to be done with it, other than play around and learn. That was my initial concern (although after further discussion its clear the real concern is getting the thing to grow for a period).

Whatever the end result may be, or whatever limitations a plant such as mine may come with, I still believe approaching it with as much care as possible.
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18592

名媛直播Learner wrote: Oh god









These people must be stopped.

I'm going to care for it like a houseplant for the time being. Hopefully in a year I can check back in. Appreciate everyone's time!


Perfect, that's exactly what we want to hear people say. It's nice to know that people can actually listen to advice every now and again.
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Thought you all may be interested, this is what came with the plant. I almost wonder if the broken English is done purposefully to make it seem more authentic.

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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18593
Is that 20-9-9 the NPK? Is that normal??
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18594
I think it means expires 2020 - 09 - 09, or September 9th, 2020.

Or maybe it means nothing, its clear the company/product is a half step from being a scam.
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Posted 8 years 11 months ago #18595
well, the instructions recommend submersion watering, so it's not too great.
I'm not sure about the slow-release fertilizer. Maybe someone else will know more about that.
I wouldn't say that the company is a

half step

from being a scam. It is a scam.

I mean 'Aloe Vera - Indoor 名媛直播' really? REALLY?
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