New elm

[littlefig]

Hi guys,

I have recently re sparked my interest in growing bonsai once again and purchased this elm( yet to pay for it and pick up)but i would like to get a bit more growth on the canopy as i feel it lacks a little bit.
My question is i am in central queensland and would like to know the best conditions for my lil tree, when hould it have sun and for how long watering intervals and what sort of fertilizer ? so i can get the growth going to fill in the canopy.

Cheers
Owen

[Jamie]

gday mate welcome to the forum firstly

as for your tree it is an outside tree. being on the coast in QLD (good stuff, i am too ) it will be fine outside. i think if you want some good strong growth you will need to put it in a grow box or the ground. if not atleast a bigger pot. you need to let it grow freely and feed and water well.
ferts there a many out there and most of which are very similar. right now i am using powerfeed which is made by the same company as seasol, which will be good for you to get aswell. only fertilise after you have watered

with watering allow the soil to be just moist before watering again, it is as simple as sticking a chopstick or similar into the soil and if it comes out wet then its fine, just moist you could water again or dry definately water

i think that one might need a repot anyways. especially if the soil and roots are really compact in the pot.


jamie

[Ron]

Hi Owen,

Welcome to the forum!

I've bought a few trees from that seller (I recognise the beer bottle and display setting )and I've been very satisfied with the trees and packaging. Hope it keeps your interest in bonsai going.

Cheers,
Ron