My beautiful #Bonsai
Is looking sad these days? Any feedback? 😇🙏🏼 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy #GrowLights
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@PiousLantana32 You didn’t describe specific issues with your plant! In general Ficus ginseng requires bright indirect light, moderate watering when the top inch of soil feels dry, and warm indoor temperatures between 60°F and 75°F. Light and PlacementProvide bright, filtered or indirect sunlight near a sunny window.Avoid harsh, scorching direct sun or dark, gloomy corners that cause leaf drop.Keep away from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.Watering and SoilWater thoroughly when the top layer of soil is slightly dry. Never let the roots sit in standing water or soggy soil to prevent root rot.Use a fast-draining potting or bonsai soil mix. Maintenance and FeedingPrune new stems and branches in the spring or summer to maintain its bonsai shape. Feed lightly with a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer. Wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth to help the plant breathe and absorb light.
@Ms.Persnickety thank you so much for your time and all these wonderful insights. I think I over watered it. But I did have the intention in reporting and I did yesterday the soil was very wet. I hope that helps. As the new growth died off and she been looking sad.. I think i should trim some branches. Is there a specific way of cutting?
@PiousLantana32 Trimming Steps and RulesWait to trim: Do not prune right after repotting; let the plant rest so its roots can recover and gather nutrients first.Prune in growing season: Trim your plant during mid-spring to mid-summer when it is active and grows fast.Cut long shoots: Wait until new shoots grow 6 to 8 leaves, then cut them back leaving only 2 leaves to keep the shape compact and neat.Remove unwanted parts: Cut away dead leaves, inward-growing branches, and lower growth on the thick trunk that ruins the shape.Protect your skin: Wear gloves because a white, milky sap will leak from the cuts and can irritate your skin.
@Ms.Persnickety wow your wonderful for sharing this with me and the thoughtful advice. 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷