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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63544
photos.app.goo.gl/aBP9JrG2upSnyYHG6 I just got my first bonsai, gift from my gf. I live in northern Indiana so basically from Sept-May my Fucien Tea will be indoors.
I have a water softener in my home and was wondering what is the best water to use for my bonsai?

I am making a shelf to put it in the window on the side of the house that gets the most direct sunlight as well.
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63545
Water softener, is that the kind of device that use salt tablets to soften water? Or any other process?
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63546
Yes salt pellets
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63547
Water from a softener is not suitable for plants. There is nothing wrong with mains water
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63548
I've been told collecting rain water is best?
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63550
Depending on your local Environment, collecting rain water could be a great idea. If your tree can survive outside in heavy rain thats a Good bet.

Using tap water could work well if it is Good for human consumption. However, salt is never Good for trees. Exceptions might be mangroves.
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63552
Thank you.

I've read don't have to feed them in winter? Doesn't sound right? What exactly do you feed them and how often?
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Posted 4 years 10 months ago #63553
I dont fertilize in winter. Dont like to call it feeding as fertilizer is like vitamins to plants, not food. Sunligt is food for plants.

However, I dont do "indoor trees" and live in Sweden where we dont have much sun in winter. My house plants dont get any fertilizer in winter either.
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