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puddleofglass in ljbonsai

oh no - - newbie!

Dec 30, 2005 09:15

So, for Christmas, I got a Bonsai. It's a Serissa Snow Rose, and I believe that it's sub-tropical. I'm thrilled with it; but naturally I have some questions ( Read more... )

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jackalopemonger December 30 2005, 04:15:30 UTC

Serissa's are hard to grow, especially as your first bonsai. Very pretty plants but quite finicky. My first bonsais were both serissa's and they both kicked the bucket, sadly :( They like lots and lots of humidity and warm places. I'm thinking that a "Humidi-Grow" tray might be a good idea with that in mind, although I haven't heard of them before...

forthwritten December 30 2005, 05:07:45 UTC

I keep my Serissa in a warm place in our bathroom, it seems happy there. I'd guess it gets a fair amount of humidity from people having showers/baths so I don't use a tray.

I'm from the UK, so I don't think I'd be able to help much with regard to food brands. I use a ready formulated brand of bonsai food though.

jinshari December 30 2005, 14:16:41 UTC

There is a very good, basic book for beginners, and at a very low price. You can find it here: http://orlandobonsai.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=31&products_id=78