Bonsai trees

[Pottsy]

I've just ordered a Shaped Jade bonsai tree for the office. A bit of company on those quiet days.

Any hints or tips on maintenance? Pruning, watering, talking to it etc.

 

[numbnuts]

I've had 2 bonsai trees......they both died

 

[Bigtwin]

I inherited one in an office - had it for several years.

All I did was very occasionally wash the dust off of it.

 

[Pottsy]

I've had 2 bonsai trees......they both died

No point getting advice from you then.

 

[Pottsy]

I was quite surprised at the cost - £30 for something that's already 12 years old and has had to be looked after for all that time. Seemed cheap to me.

 

[wafflycat]

http://bonsai-ko.co.uk/maintenance/page3.html

http://www.bonsaisite.com/mainten1.html

 

[rich p]

They're okay but the apples are a bit on the small side

 

[vegan]

if you have heating in office a water sprayer may be a good idea keep away from direct sunlight thru windows ,maybe keep bonsai tree pot on a small tray of soil which is damp this may help keep leaves healthy

 

[buggi]

apparently you're supposed to "overwater" them. i.e. give them more than you think they need and you're giving them the right amount. i was told in a shop that most of them die because the owners don't realise what thirsty little beggars they are.

 

[Fnaar]

I remember making a 'cheat' bonsai once about 20yrs ago... saw it on the telly... cut a bit off a hedge with very small leaves (can't really remember what I used), pot it in suitable shallow container, water it well... sounds pants, but it looked reasonably authentic, and lasted well over a year

 

[Wigsie]

I inherited one in an office - had it for several years.

All I did was very occasionally wash the dust off of it.

It was plastic wasn't it BT!

I have had a few over the years and killed them all within 3-6 months.

 

[swee'pea99]

I've had two. Both died. Good luck.

 

[Pottsy]

Sounds like we should all stick to cycling, not indoor gardening, and my new bonsai has a life expectancy of less than 6 months.