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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28689

I got my first Bonsai tree on my birthday (12/28). It is a Cherry Bonsai tree. I can't find anything on how to properly take care of it. I have been submerging it in water 3 times a week for 3-7 minutes. I have it sitting on a ledge above my kitchen sink in front of the window. It looks like it is dying!!!!!! Someone please help.

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28691

I Don't know where you live, but cherry trees should be kept outside, and I also think you overwatered it. Hope it is not dead yet

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28692

The directions that came with the tree said to do that. Should the tree go outside even in the winter? I live in Pennsylvania.

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28693

www.bonsaitreegardener.net/types/cherry

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28694

Natalie22 wrote: I can't find anything on how to properly take care of it

Did you Google? www.google.com/q=bonsai+cherry+care

I have been submerging it in water 3 times a week for 3-7 minutes.

Learn to water properly.
www.bonsai4me.com/SpeciesGuide/Prunus.html

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28695

Yes but every website says something different. I'm going to cry if its dead. When do I water it??

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28696

check the soil every day with a chopstick and water when almost dry.

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28697

What about positioning?

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28698

You could do a bit of reading/googling. Positioning is mentioned in the link I posted.
Are you sure it's a Cherry (prunus species)?

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Posted 7 years 3 months ago #28699

What does it mean about FEEDING Feed at least every two weeks during the growing season though weekly feeding during the Summer months results in increased flower bud production??

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