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dragongal54 (
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Wed, Feb 13, 08 at 14:23
This bonsai was bought by my grandmother, who nearly killed it so I took it and brought it back. The problem is that I have no idea what type of bonsai it is or how to really take care of it. Can anyone help?
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| That may be a succulent; try posting to the cacti & succulents page as well. Sorry I can't ID right off. |
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| It is definitely a succulent, whatever else it is, so don't water it til it's quite dry and leaves just start to look a bit tired. Do give it every scrap of strong light you have as many hours as possible each day. In about 6 wks you can water it properly from above (vs immersion) and then again every month through August, then every 6 wks til Nov. and not again til late Jan., then 6 wks til monthly again next spring/summer. If you pull it carefully out of the pot and the roots look to be too much for the pot, get a slightly (not hugely) larger one and fill in around the edges. I don't think you should try to bonsai it, it's really more of a house plant. If you want to get into bonsai, start off by reading (before spending) at places like www.bonsai4me.com and others, as well as books, and try to find a local club to join as they're the best places to learn. |
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| Try looking up desart rose.i think that is what you have.they have nice flowers. john |
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| That plant is Adenium obesum... commonly known as the 'Impala Lily'... |
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