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Sat, Oct 20, 07 at 21:43
| Doing various searches on the web for bonsai, I found myself rather intrigued by hearing of mame and other extra-small bonsai. Most places said that due to the tiny pots, they needed special care. However, not one of the websites that I found told what that care would be. Does anyone here know? I assume that it would involve watering more often, but is that all?
Thanks, -Jmcat |
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| Watering more often if it's spring or summer and outdoors, especially if they're in fast draining bonsai soil. Some Japanese growers water 3-5 times a day if the trees are really tiny (couple of inches) and depending on weather, and your location, you might need to consider that. As far as styling goes, you need to be careful to only 'feature' a few highlights in terms of branches, flowers, etc., because on something so small, less is better in terms of being able to 'see' the tree in the design, vs having what can just look like a fluffy mound of green but no definition, or too much business in structural elements. Don't forget bonsai are about the illusion - sometimes the reality just doesn't work for some situations. |
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| Thanks. -Jmcat |
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