new to bonsais

chantelle22 · 07-12-2010, 07:26 PM

need help to find out what my boy friend three bonsai are email and i will send the pics of them chanty21@live.ca

Phil · 07-13-2010, 08:37 AM

What does "bf" mean? Anyway, you can easily post the pictures here by using the Manage Attachments button just below the Attach Files. After all, this is a Forum site and questions are not answered via email.

~Phil~

Phil · 07-13-2010, 05:36 PM

The first picture definitely looks like some type of Juniper. Hope its being kept outside as it will not survive indoors. Mind you, I'm just taking a guess as to the next one due to the quality of the pictures. The second one could possibly be a Chinese elm although I'm not at all too sure. The last one I have no idea as I really can't see the leaves, but by all means remove any rocks/stones that are on the surface of the soil for all three of them. Wish I could be of more help.

~Phil~

chantelle22 · 07-13-2010, 10:07 PM

so how would we get the small bonsai more heathy because the leaves are falling off? and thank you for the help with the names that will help alot

Phil · 07-14-2010, 09:20 AM

It could be a multitude of things. Location as to lack of sunlight, over watering, under watering, poor draining soil, fertilizer, roots are pot bound, plant disease, insects, etc. The first thing I'd do is gently remove the tree from the pot (keeping all of the soil adhering to it) to see what the roots look like. If they are all bound up and, or possibly white in color it is root bound and some of the roots need to be removed and re-potted in fresh potting soil. Only water as needed. Some type of fertilizing regime. Your best bet is to purchase a good book on bonsai care.

~Phil~

treebeard55 · 07-17-2010, 02:27 PM

I agree with Phil: the first pic is of a juniper, and it needs to be outside. Now!

If the last 4 pictures are of the same tree, then I think Chinese elm is a possibility, but so is serissa. Like Phil, I'm giving educated guesses; please keep that in mind. Better pictures would help us give you better answers.

treebeard55 · 07-17-2010, 02:31 PM

Sorry, I didn't look at the pictures as closely as I should have before commenting.

The tree in the picture with the pruners (secateurs) is the one I say may be a serissa. As for the other two, I'm sorry, but I can't tell.

Can you post some better pictures? 'Twould help us all.

07-13-2010, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Phil A bit "Windswept" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill. USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,051	What does "bf" mean? Anyway, you can easily post the pictures here by using the Manage Attachments button just below the Attach Files. After all, this is a Forum site and questions are not answered via email. ~Phil~ __________________ Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once. I started out with nothing....and still have most of it. "Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

07-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phil A bit "Windswept" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill. USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,051	The first picture definitely looks like some type of Juniper. Hope its being kept outside as it will *not* survive indoors. Mind you, I'm just taking a guess as to the next one due to the quality of the pictures. The second one could possibly be a Chinese elm although I'm not at all too sure. The last one I have no idea as I really can't see the leaves, but by all means remove any rocks/stones that are on the surface of the soil for all three of them. Wish I could be of more help. ~Phil~ __________________ Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once. I started out with nothing....and still have most of it. "Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

07-13-2010, 10:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
chantelle22 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: abby Posts: 2	new to bonsai so how would we get the small bonsai more heathy because the leaves are falling off? and thank you for the help with the names that will help alot

07-14-2010, 09:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Phil A bit "Windswept" Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Chicago, Ill. USDA Zone 5 Posts: 1,051	It could be a multitude of things. Location as to lack of sunlight, over watering, under watering, poor draining soil, fertilizer, roots are pot bound, plant disease, insects, etc. The first thing I'd do is gently remove the tree from the pot (keeping all of the soil adhering to it) to see what the roots look like. If they are all bound up and, or possibly white in color it is root bound and some of the roots need to be removed and re-potted in fresh potting soil. Only water as needed. Some type of fertilizing regime. Your best bet is to purchase a good book on bonsai care. ~Phil~ __________________ Please, always keep in mind that the typewritten word does not always convey what you wish to say, and to always treat others as you would have them treat you. Think twice-submit once. I started out with nothing....and still have most of it. "Its hell out there, give them hell back." ~ Prowler/Victor Gray 12/31/1943 - 11/24/2008

07-17-2010, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	I agree with Phil: the first pic is of a juniper, and it needs to be outside. Now! If the last 4 pictures are of the same tree, then I think Chinese elm is a possibility, but so is serissa. Like Phil, I'm giving educated guesses; please keep that in mind. Better pictures would help us give you better answers. __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

07-17-2010, 02:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	Oops! Sorry, I didn't look at the pictures as closely as I should have before commenting. The tree in the picture with the pruners (secateurs) is the one I say may be a serissa. As for the other two, I'm sorry, but I can't tell. Can you post some better pictures? 'Twould help us all. __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

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