hello I am thinking of buying this bonsai will it work indoor without sunlight .if not is there any bonsai tree that will
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Hi Maay, I really like my bonsai. I live in a highrise apt in downtown Detroit. I have it inside in front of a window where it gets a good amount of sun during the day and of course non at night. It does demand a lot of water so about every 3 days I put it in my bathtub and turn the shower on for about 3-5min.I usually turn the plant when I put it back on the ledge, I don't know if it's necessary though. It looks like it's doing great! It blooms and it's even growing.
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Mine receives very little sunlight (morning) and is doing well !!!!! Hope this helps
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The Dawn Redwood is a species that requires an outdoor environment. This has less to do with sunlight and more to do with relative humidity. Non-tropical trees do not fare well indoors for long periods of time. An exception to this could be a garage or shed which has ample sunlight and is not climate controlled. Your best bet though; would be to keep your tree outdoors and bring it in for up to three days for viewing no more than once a month. Hope this helps.
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No, I have quite a few of this type of plant, they just are close to a window but not in any direct light at all. Have been growing them for years like that. Hope this helps you!!
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It should do fine. However, as you'll only get a little sun during the summer months, it would be a good idea to get some augment light, such as a small LED grow light. I keep mine indoors all the time -- it's not going to get too big -- and I have augmented light. Just don't let the temperatures get below 60 degrees as it is tropical.
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Under the right conditions yes, but I'm under the impression that you would need o bonsai the tree so it doesn't grow to full size after maturity
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I have had mine in my home where it get sunlight for several months. It is beautiful and very happy.
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We turn ours on/off from an indoor switch, although if it's really bright outside, it won't turn on until later in the day when it gets shadier and the shadows lengthen. It does not need sun to work. We love these, by the way.
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No. It is a "living natural tree" which is "miniaturized" (if you bought to "bonsai" it), thus, must be kept in a cool/cold environment (outside). It is NOT a houseplant. It is a deciduous plant and will stay dormant for about 3 months during the winter season. You can keep it in your garage if you must - away from strong wind. since it is "dormant", it will not require much light.
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Yes! My plant is not near a window and it only receives light from a lamp. No issues at all and looks very healthy.
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Not sure why. I bought mine, put it together, and liked it so much I keep it indoors. It holds several Bonsai trees and orchids, as well as a ficus on the lowest shelf. I removed some shelves so it just has three. It is very nice. Sturdy, sleek, and wonderful indoors.
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Depends on what kind of Bonsai. I think most all of them will do well under the light - be careful with the ones that have a natural dormant period, Japanese Maples for example. Keep the light on winter and don't let your house get too warm or you will wake them up.
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I ordered one about 3 years ago and no it was not. If you are going to use this for bonsai, most likely you would cut it back at some point... at least I would. Mine now has a nice 3 inch basal diameter and it is about 2 feet tall, I jined the top, so there is much dead wood and a lightning streak down the side. It is a very prolific grower, so you can kinda hack at it and will grow back rapidly. This tree for me is actually the central tree in a Dawn Redwood forest, and it gets many compliments
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I haven't grown mine yet, but if you do some research, you will see it is a tropical, and even the little bit of frost will kill it. I plan on growing mine indoors.
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All I know is that they will survive indoors. I'm having trouble with the bright sunlight here in New Mexico. I'm going to use shading cloth that blocks 30% sunlight and I hope that helps cause too much sun burns them.
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Let me preface my answer by first saying that I typically do not have much success with bonsai. I water my chinese elm when the top of the soil feels dry. For my home, particularly in the winter (low humidity), it typically needs water 1 - 2 times per week. I water it by soaking in a bowl of water for a 1/2 day or so. Note: the water level in the bowl is below the top of the pot. I also keep my bonsai in a humidity tray: a flat dish with stones and water...to keep the local humid a bit higher. I've had my bonsai for 6+ months (far longer than any previous one) and it seems to be thriving. Let me preface my answer by first saying that I typically do not have much success with bonsai. I water my chinese elm when the top of the soil feels dry. For my home, particularly in the winter (low humidity), it typically needs water 1 - 2 times per week. I water it by soaking in a bowl of water for a 1/2 day or so. Note: the water level in the bowl is below the top of the pot. I also keep my bonsai in a humidity tray: a flat dish with stones and water...to keep the local humid a bit higher. I've had my bonsai for 6+ months (far longer than any previous one) and it seems to be thriving.
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Mine has been growing indoors with a grow light for a year or so. Had little pomegranates on it last summer (cute). Still growing now. I just used regular potting soil and fed it occasionally. I am going to cut it back when the weather breaks; getting kinds leggy and large now.
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It seems to be happy in an area that receives only a few hours of sunlight.I have placed the plant in a large pot,and placed it in a few different spots, it looks happiest in the mostly shaded location.I plan on getting it out of the pot and into a permanent home ( mostly shade ) next spring.I am curious about whether it will retain its red or green color when I bring it in for the winter.