what is the best soil to use for a money tree bonsai?
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The tree comes already planted in the proper soil. You may need I do some additional research I you were looking to grow your own money tree.
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I just used a regular potting soil. I have had it for 7 months and it is doing great. I give it a little water twice a week.
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Home Depot, Lowes, or the merchant selling the tree should be able to give u the best answer.
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One pound will absorb up to 35 gallons of rainwater or snowmelt and 20-25 gallons of tap water, depending on the salt content of the water. For large quantities of potting soil or backfill around trees and shrubs use 1.5-2 pounds/ cubic yard of potting soil or backfill or 1 ounce/ cubic foot of soil. For small quantities of potting soil use 1/2 tsp per quart of soil. Note: Since dry granules swell to many times their original size when water is added, 15-20% swelling room must be left in each planting hole or flower pot to compensate. House/Office Plants 6" pot (2/3 gal) - use 1 tsp dry or 2 cups hydrated 8" pot (1 1/2 gal) - use 2 Tbsp dry or 6 cups hydrated 5 gallon pot - use 7 tsp dry or 1 gallon hydrated Note: Mix in lower half of the pot because the water tends to flow quickly through porous potting soil before the granules near the top have time to re-hydrate fully.
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Sorry but I can not answer your question since soon after I received the bonsai, I discovered many of the leaves were darkened and I felt was infested systemically. This was a poor excuse for a bonsai and I discarded it since the leaf-drop was very extensive and I didn't wish to waste my time on using a systemic insecticide on the plant. I really felt my money was wasted on this plant. Good luck with yours and best wishes.
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My understanding is that you place the pot of the bonsia into a container of water submerging it the pot completely. You want the water to be covering the pot and soil but not the leaves or most of the trunk.
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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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I've used on most plants. My sensitive bonsai loves it. I prefer this over miracle grow. Difficult to find .
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i know it would be good for fruit trees. and you would want to add biochard, or take charcoal and crush into a fine power and mix with the sea salt with some mushrooms and mix into the soil under the tree. you can do an old south america trick by putting drew pond between the fruit trees this will create a natural way to create a moist air to protect the trees from chilly nights and good to give the trees water. now to prevent mosquitoes. put neem cakes in the water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. the sea salt has over 90 to 91 minerals that life needs. earth salt kills plants or salt that come from mines.
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I would think that wouldnt be a problem but a 5 gallon might be on the larger side I am not familiar with the root system for a bonsai tree but would assume a 1-2 gallon would be a better buy just my opinion as these pots are supposed to air trim the roots. Again if I knew about if they produce massive roots or not I could maybe answer this better.
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Put the seed in warm water and let them soak overnight. Then plant them about 1/4" below the surface of the soil. Wet the soil thoroughly. Cover the pot with clear foil and allow to stay in a warm place until the seeds sprout. Remove the foil and let them grow. It will take many months of growing, trimming to get a well shaped bonsai tree, but it is worth it in the long run. I plant the seeds a few at a time over several months so I have plants at different stages over the year.
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I only use soil. Is good for 2 - 3 plants and all the lights fans and a/c if needed
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Hi,I believe they recommend using the whole bag of their Dolomite mixed in top 4" of soil. Probably most important for plants like tomatoes.
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I used about 10 bags of 2 cubic feet. If you could find some cheap (but clean, uncontaminated) fill dirt, you could use less good quality soil on top.
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I bought some new trees on line. these do not come with any dirt (root ball) so I would not use on this type of new tree for at least a season. If used on new trees , make sure to keep them at least 30 inches away. Do some research on Milorganite, its great stuff, dummy proof, and really works. I use this also around all my trees, just sprinkle around the base, it can be used all summer.
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N 2%, P 1%, K 1%. Not very strong fertilizer, but time release granules and our trees have never looked better (growing some of them over 30 years BTW). Make sure to follow the instructions on how much per diameter of trunk.
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I would not put soil in it. I don't think it would hold up. I am not even sure what kind of wood it is, but I purchased it for my mother-in-law and when I saw how flimsy the "wood" was I water-sealed it. That's not to say I am unhappy with it. She loves it and she has placed pots in it. It looks very nice. It is exposed to elements and has held up very well so far. Good luck!
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I have not used it on bonsai. However, I do use it on my orchids and African violets in a diluted mix. I use about 3 drops rather than the 7 recommended and seem to have good luck with it. I don't feed everytime I water, no more often than every other time. My orchids regularly re-bloom and my African violets are more often full of blooms than not. Sorry I can't give you any experience with bonsai and Schultz.
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From research that I have done, a combination of soil made for palm/cactus/citrus plants and standard Miracle Grow should be used. When I replanted my tree I used nearly an entire bag of the palm/cactus/citrus soil and about an equal amount of Miracle Grow. My tree is thriving and has multiple "baby" lemons on it. It is also recommended that you fertilize it a few times over Spring and Summer, but not over the winter. Recommended fertilizers are those high in nitrogen. I use a fish emulsion that is a 5-1-1- ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and soluble potash. I hope this helps. Good luck.