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Starting an Azalea Bonsai

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Posted by katsols none (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 20, 12 at 17:38

I've been trying to grow bonsai junipers some years back but they all ended up dying, maybe because i was young and stupid lol! or maybe because i was impatient and didn't do much research.

It's not like that this time. For a month now i've been doing research on bonsai, azalea bonsai and azalea care but still some things are confusing to me.
I wanted to turn a nursery bloom-a-thon azalea into a bonsai. I wanna buy it online, this one to be specific http://www.soonerplantfarm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail /plant_id/2243/index.htm a 3 gal potted. Or an encore azalea, which is also in the same website.

Also, i can't figure out what kind of soil i should use for it. I have a good local bonsai store "bonsai of brooklyn" and they have bonsai soil. Is there something azaleas need specifically in their soil? other than it has to be acidic?

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RE: Starting an Azalea Bonsai

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As beginners the most prevent problems that lead to a trees death is having improper watering schedules, improper soil mixtures, as well as giving the tree improper light exposure. The most useful resource at your disposal is to visit or join your local Bonsai club and ask the members there any questions you might have. They will be more than willing to help a budding enthusiast and will have great information for growing in you geographical location. Your local bonsai store should know about all the local bonsai clubs if you ask. Here a link to the clubs in NY...

http://absbonsai.org/bonsai-club-directory/usa#NY

P.S.
I also recommend visiting the Library and renting some bonsai books if you haven't already. Its a good resource for beginners and people generally new to the hobby. plus its free :)

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