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Should I water dwarf umbrella tree if moss is still wet?

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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62365
My dwarf umbrella tree has moss on the soil. Moss is still wet after 2 days of no water. It's located indoors, soil mix akadama, pumice & lava rock. Don't know if soil underneath is dry. Any suggestions?
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62372
move the moss and look at the soil
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62373
Yeah, you should move the moss and look at the soil. It is that easy.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62383
Thank you Fructuary. New to bonsai, enjoying it. This site is very helpful too.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62384
Thank you m5eaygeoff. New to bonsai enjoying every minute. This site very helpful too.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62413
If you’re gonna keep it inside, I’d suggest rotating it inside and out or leave near an open window. Air flow through the leaves is super important for plant health. Good luck with it
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62414
Have an open window yes, but moving inside and out is never a good idea. The plant needs to be used to the light levels and moving into strong light and then back to low light will do it no good. This species is not hardy so needs frost protection.
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Posted 3 years 7 months ago #62461
Open window is on point, take it you’re in the northern hemisphere? Yea ice and umbrellas aren’t friends. Maybe check the drainage holes for moisture if you don’t wanna disturb the moss. Good luck with it
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