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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 6, 2014
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    First, I would move it to a shadier location. Then, if freshly scorched, wrap with moist burlap or saran wrap to slow dessication. When bark finishes dying, trim off dead tissue. Keep roots moist and insulated. If only foliage is affected, you can try trimming off the dead/dying foliage. If it's severely burnt, you may not be able to revive the plant.

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    Nikki on
    May 5, 2014
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    They may have meant for you to use them as a mulch (on top of the soil) or for drainage (below the soil). If the bonsai already came potted, then it was likely for mulch.

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    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Nikki on
    November 24, 2014
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    Yes, feeding means to fertilize your plant - a balanced fertilizer should work fine. As for the soil, try regular potting soil.

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  • Answered by
    maryhdyer on
    February 3, 2015
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    You may be watering too much, as jade plants require very little moisture during the winter months. If this is the case, you may need to repot the plant into a container with fresh, well-drained potting mix. Be sure the pot has a drainage hole.

    Lack of light may also be a factor.

    These articles may help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/limp-jade-plant-help.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/jade-plant/jade-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 16, 2015
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    Typically people use dwarf pomegranates and train them to be bonsai trees because the height of dwarf varieties is usually no more than 2-3 feet - also, it might be easier for you to work with as a beginner. That is just an F.Y.I. and something you may want to consider.

    I was, however, able to find you a tutorial online on how to create a bonsai from a pomegranate from the early beginning stages:
    http://www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basics_Growing%20Bonsai%20From%20Seed%20page1.html

    You can propagate pomegranate trees from seeds or from semi-hardwood/hardwood cuttings. Just keep in mind that this is a slow method to cultivate a bonsai because it normally takes 3-5 years before a tree can be trained.

    Here is an article that will tell you how to start a pomegranate tree from seed:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/pomegranate/growing-pomegranate-tree-seeds.htm

    Here is an article that will tell you how to root a hardwood cutting:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htm

    The Gardening Know How website has several articles on the general care of bonsai here which can be found here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/bonsai/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 17, 2015
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    Banyan trees can get too large for planting anywhere near buildings. That said, even though these are bonsai plants, planting them in the ground will only allow the roots to grow and spread, so I would suggest leaving the trees in containers - you can use large planters if necessary - to prevent any issues with the roots later. If you must plant them in the ground, I would leave at least a 20-foot spacing from the building.

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