Exactly how much should I water my this?
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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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Depends on the amount of light it's getting/temperature/humidity of the environment. I was going between once per day to 2 or 3 times per day. You don't want the soil to ever completely dry out, so as soon as the top inch of the soil is dry, water it. Water it evenly and enough so that the water is draining out of the bottom.
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Every day, if not every other day. Don't let the soil dry out. You'll see this tree will thrive, lots of new growth with the right conditions. This is a great bonsai. Good luck!
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Brussells uses a heavy soil so their Bonsais are hard to get used to. I go by weight. When I first got mine I submerged it in water in the kitchen sink......wait for the bubbles to subside. When you take it out....notice the weight. You want to let it dry but not completely. If you do this, every 2-3 days should be fine, unless you have it in full sun or something...then you would need to water it more. I don't like Brussells bonsai's. Primarily due to their soil. They have sent me sick plants with no resolution so I don't buy from them anymore.
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Benjamin, I usually fill it up at least half way but usually a bit more (~ 5/8). The website says that filling it up halfway is about 20ml (or about 0.68 oz): http://forever-filter.com/Q_%26_A.html, see the question 'How much carbon do I need?'. Also, I bought a large supply of carbon from here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002566WE/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope this helps! ~ John
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Make sure you put enough water in it. Don't worry about too much water, it holds it well. Fill that sucker up :)
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We had instructions in ours. You might contact the seller. Distiller water only, 3/4 full in basin. Only one of the traps on the plant needs to eat once per week. The seller also followed up with an email.
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I use 7 drops/quart but if you like you can dilute it until you see how your plant(s) respond. Maybe use half the recommended amount to start.
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I usually poke about 2 in the middle and then work my way out with 5-7 more holes in the shape of a circle. Make sure they aren't too big!! As for water, I fill it about an inch or 2, too little water doesn't get the flavor and too much water gets into the hoses
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Distilled or boiled (and cooled) would be best, but it gets expensive at a gallon per day, so I used tap (well water that's softened). I bought a replacement filter for next season. Also, someone suggested adding a bit of hydrogen peroxide once a week, and I think that helped. If it sits, it will get slimy, so keep it running or empty and dry it if not using after a day or so.
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Yes, mix with water at a ratio of 2 to 3 teaspoons per gallon every other watering.
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We water every two days and we actually pour about 64 ounces of water (very slowly) and let the excess come out. We nearly lost our tree as initially we poured the water very fast and the water simply was running off the surace. Tree was not getting enough and leaves were dropping like crazy. Finally we found that slow and deliberate watering every other day worked and our tree reinvigored itself with plenty of new leaves.
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Here is a great movie on this diffuser. It talks about how much water to use and tells about the diffuser! Hope it helps :) http://www.plantextractsinc.com/video.php (you may have to copy and paste this in your web address bar)
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The Dirt Doctor recommends " to cup per gallon of water. Start with about a gallon of drench per 9 - 10 sq. ft."
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You may want to follow instructions included on the back of the product depending on what it will be use for. However, for ornamental plants such as roses the recommended amount is 2 tsps per gallon of water.
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Too much? Lol this is perfect for a ten gallon. And you have a 55 which makes me think it's not enough. That's me responding at a 2. Don't make me turn it up to a ten. In all seriousness there is not anything you can do. However, I am still honestly surprised it's too much. May I ask how?
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According to the instructions, the limit per watering session is 240 minutes. You could water for 150 minutes, four times per day, for a total of ten hours, but I expect that is not what you had in mind.
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You should only use water. I was tempted to use a few drops of tea tree oil but trust me water works on it's own. This is the best investment I've made. You will love it!
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soak it about 15 minutes & screw it in. it takes a while b4 u'll see it dripping.good luck
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mix 1-2 tablespoons per gallon of water and then water as you normally would when needed. I used the kelp on new seedlings just when they emerged, worked great.