what kind of a plant food is recommended with this product? I have purchased the Brussel's Chinese Elm Bonsai.
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A general purpose is fine. Osmocote plus is great. Mix into the soil, and water thoroughly. Re apply every couple months based on how often you have to water. I bought this same tree about 12 months ago and mine is doing fantastic.
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You'll have to ask someone else. We bought the bonsai as a gift and I'm not much of a green thumb.
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Hi, The Chinese Elm is a fun tree to work with as it branches go all directions. Chinese Elms do best outdoors or on a veranda. They do not like cold. Cover with a sheet or bring in below 50 degrees. You can bring in your elm for display for a few days at a time. If they get cold they will loose their leaves. There is much on the internet to help you, Joan Lindsey, Suncoast Bonsai Society, St. Petersburg, FL
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I have grown herbs and flowers in my AeroGarden. I agree with the other participant, leafy plants grow better. Leafy basil was a hit. I am going to grown grass (not marijuana) for our cats and maybe 2 pods with some bright flowers. Works very well, a pain clean.
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Good for veg. But you will want something like ocean Forest for flower/fruiting. Even then a supplement would be good. Bat gauno tea is a good one. Hope this helps.
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The 0:10:10 By Ho Yoku Bonsai Care Products is good. It is nitrogen free and sold here at Amazon. Make sure to follow directions on the label.
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Could be that its not adapted to the climate. Chinese elm can adapt but have a harder time if they adapt to indoor and then poot outside. But some adapt well some don't.
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I would go the pot culture route. I'm in Northern VA, and the one I planted in the ground last fall survived our nasty winter, although I covered it when the temps got into the single digits. A lot of my neighbors have fuyus so I figured I might be able to grow one, although I'm at the northern extreme of its range. MA is probably too far north for this kind of persimmon. The American kind would probably do fine, but they grow very tall, the fruit is small with large seeds, and if it isn't cooked or frozen it can be extremely astringent.
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I would suggest that Amelia proceed with additional research of other brands. The product I purchased states it comes from rice. I recall some others came from sweet potatoes or wheat. Any amount of wheat would be so small it's doubtful it could create a problem or at least that's my thought.
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Yes, I imagine if the Bonsai would have lived, it would have been a very attractive addition to our home. I am an avid gardener and my house holds hundreds of thriving plants. This tree died soon after arriving (1 month). I think it was the shock of shipping during the winter. :-(
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I believe its safe on all plants. I have many different plants in my home including bonzai and they're all fine after using this product. Goodluck.
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There are also more choices specifically for fruit trees here. See http://www.bonide.com/products/category.php?category_id=6&page;=1&per;=18
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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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Hi--I think everyone has a different tolerance so I would start with perhaps a teaspoon---I purchased beet root in a health food store and they advised one half a teaspoon to begin with--- The Organic Whole Food Beet Powder appears quite different--it almost has a sugar consistency-----I personally do Not prefer there later----I was advised the root powder was a cleanser for the liver specifically. With every supplement I think each individual has to determine how much their body can tolerate----best wishes
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I have used the miracle grow liquid and it works wonderfully. Make sure though its a purely fluid plant food, some have chunks of special fertilizer in them, though those usually have their own special dispenser. I haven't had any issue with it so far using most plant foods :)
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Mine is flax or buckwheat and herbs. It's a light relaxing herbal blend, not over-powering.
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I think a indoor terrarium is acceptable unless you get a warm winter and keep it moist if so they might grow I personally would get a living plant or a purple pitcher plant or a red Asian pitcher plant also try a sundew or a venus fly trap.