Hi guys.

I recently purchased my very first bonsai :woohoo: ! It's a 15 year old small leaved Carmona/Fukien Tea tree grown in Canada and (properly) planted in a rock-planter. Yes, I know, it's already been styled (into a bit too commercial zig-zag shaped trunk), but my idea is to first learn how to properly water and care for a bonsai before playing with the big guns.

Incidentally, I happen to be a rare Japanese orchid collector/grower, and I've learned over the years that it's always better to under-water my orchids than to over-water. So I wonder, do you experts have such a key observation about bonsai watering to share? Also, what are some early signs of trouble that I should watch for? Thanks!

Attached are two photos of my new tree (sorry for boring you with yet another Fukien Tea tree, but I'm too excited :silly: ).





Shakil

hi guys i have recently bought 2 trees as i have been wanting them for a while i am still unsure as to what the are as im brand new to this and have a few problems with the second tree but i will post a few pictures as and when i can

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plants need water..

i have watered them but also sprayed the leaves as mine in in the window do u think its because they need to settle down from being brought home from the store?

dan24turner wrote: i have watered them but also sprayed the leaves as mine in in the window do u think its because they need to settle down from being brought home from the store?

Don't spray, it's pointless - unless when you do it to clean off the dust.

How often do you water them ?

i water them every 2 to three days but theres more leaves turning brown and falling off i have them inside as i only have a small back yard and people aorund here arnt to be trusted with these type of trees round where i live they will get pinched easily aswell

are u able to help me identify this tree aswell as i think its a ficus but unsure as to which one it may be

i also got told from the stor if i spray the leaves it may just be the leaves that need watering i lost almost one side with leaves yesterday when i had a propper look it isnt looking good