Hi! I'm new here.

[Po1ydeuce5]

Hi everyone, firstly I would like to say what a great site this is! I've only had a quick browse but I was hoping for some advice.
I was recently given a Ficus Microcarpa Retusa as a gift & was wondering if anyone can give me some beginner tips or point me in the right direction.

So far I have removed it from the pot it came in as the soil was packed with an adhesive for transport & planted it in a 20cm pot from bunnings using osmocote bonsai mix.
I also purchased yates all purpose soluble fertaliser, because I had no idea what qualities I should be looking for in fertaliser.
i'm completely new to bonsai so any advise is welcome!
After searching a few sites I seem to have a basic idea of the watering/feeding frequencies but still feel pretty lost.


I'm not really sure what information is useful to you guys so let me know & we can take it from there.
Cheers!

[kcpoole]

Sounds Like you did the right thing already
and Welcome to Ausbonsai

Learn how to water it so it will survive and then thrive.
Learn how to fertilise it to keep it growing well.
learn how then to trim and maintain it

chec out the links to the wiki in my Signature for some great info to start you on the journey

Ken

[Po1ydeuce5]

TY for the quick reply sir! I'll be sure to check out the links. Glad it sounds like I'm on the right track