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Sageretia Theezans, wet drunk

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Posted 7 years 10 months ago #22968
Hi, has anyone noticed the trunk of a bonsai looking wet?
Not the shiny sort of wet but more like the moisture from the soil is wicking up the trunk. The bark is darker and moist looking to about half way up. It goes away when the soil has dried and it's time to water.
Does anyone know anything about this or if it might indicate over watering?
Thanks
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Posted 7 years 10 months ago #22969
I'm not sure...
can you try to post a picture so that I know specifically what you mean?

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Ed
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Replied by m5eaygeoff on topic Sageretia Theezans, wet drunk

Posted 7 years 10 months ago #22974
What's a wet drunk?
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Replied by leatherback on topic Sageretia Theezans, wet drunk

Posted 7 years 10 months ago #22975
Sounds like you have algea, particularly slime algea on your trunk & pot.
You use organic fertilizer in pellets?
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Posted 7 years 10 months ago #22979
No, I use liquid fertiliser. I will try to attach a picture
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Posted 7 years 9 months ago #23607
Sorry it has taken me so long to upload this!
This picture was taken right after watering, this wet appearance goes away when it hasn't been watered for a while.
Opinions please?

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