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When to start pruning leaves and roots

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When to start pruning leaves and roots was created by HajDaddy

Posted 7 years 4 months ago #41712
Species: jacaranda mimosifolia
I am very much an amateur with growing bonsai but I love growing plants in general and decided to give growing bonsai a try. I got some seeds and followed instructions and after about 2 months this is the result. I'll just ask a couple questions about one of my bonsai. I keep it indoors right next to the window with probably around 8 hours of sunlight every day. I live in Panama City, FL. I had a Aristata a little while back that unfortunately I either overwatered or moved it outside too quick because it died (I think the leaves just burned from too much sunlight). I do not want to make the same mistake with this bonsai since, from what I can tell, it's been growing very well. I just repotted my baby and it had roots all over its smaller pot. I've tried looking at instructional videos on youtube but honestly it's very hard to find something specifically for my tree.
So here are my questions:
1. Looking at the pictures and knowing it's 2 months old, do you think it is time to start pruning leaves and roots? (This question may be so naive that it may be funny to you who are pros)
2. Do you think I should move it outside? (temps range from 85-95 F, very high humidity, lots of direct sunlight on my porch)
Your help is MUCH appreciated!
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Replied by Clicio on topic When to start pruning leaves and roots

Posted 7 years 4 months ago #41723

HajDaddy wrote: jacaranda mimosifolia
1.do you think it is time to start pruning leaves and roots? (This question may be so naive that it may be funny to you who are pros)
2. Do you think I should move it outside? (temps range from 85-95 F, very high humidity, lots of direct sunlight on my porch)

Welcome!
1- No, wait at least one full season.
2- Yes, outside, but be careful of the midday sun. Open shade from 10am to 3 pm
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