How about sharing why you think it's a poor medium, what you're doing to maintain it, your watering habits, where you live, information that will us help you .....

Al

I live in a college dorm in the mountains, its cold for this time of year so the tree stays inside. Right now to maintain the tree I'm just watering it when the soil dries out. I was on another forum and someone told me the medium looked bad but after researching it I actually think it's ok. It's a bonsai mix I bought along with the tree at Strange's.

I can help with the pruning which could be done in spring. Look for the tallest branch and reserve that as the top of the tree.

Look for a good branch that strolls to the right, and one that leans toward the left. Leave a branch for the back.

No branch should come toward you.

No branch should touch another branch.

Too keep leaves small, cut each leaf in two. You usually won't have to cut the same leaf twice. Once cut in two they start putting out smaller leaves.

If you have bonsai wire, you can shape the branches into attractive designs.

Nancy