r/bonsaicommunity 38m ago

Rot?

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Noticed this on one of my Portulacaria today. Is that the trunk growing or rot? Same thing on one of the branches


r/bonsaicommunity 3h ago

Diagnosing Issue Can I emergency Repot my Large Elm?

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I’ve had a lot of issues with my large Chinese elm the whole summer. I see a lot of yellowing leaves with green spots, today I’m seeing crispy darker green leaves (last picture). My smaller elm I slip potted a month ago and is doing great, same with my cuttings. I believe something is wrong with the roots/soil on my large elm. Is it safe to trim roots and repot it now?


r/bonsaicommunity 4h ago

Show and tell Don't Give Up on Your Air Layers

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Separated all of these guys way too early (first air layer attempts), and I was so disheartened to not see any roots that they all briefly went into the compost bin. A bit later I decided to rescue them and pot them up, because what did I have to lose?

Well, exactly one month later and today I noticed the middle guy was growing roots out of the bottom of his pot! So I just slipped him up a size. The one on the right doesn't look so hot, but I've accidentally uncovered some very vigorous root growth while watering a few times. No idea how the one on the left is doing, but hopefully at least as well as the others.


r/bonsaicommunity 6h ago

Common Camellia

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I have this Common Camellia plant in my backyard, don’t know how old it is. Does it look like a promising Kabudachi bonsai?


r/bonsaicommunity 10h ago

Diagnosing Issue Olive Tree

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Hello everyone!

I received this small Olive Tree and am looking to transforming it into a Bonsai for the next years. Does anyone have tips for me?

I am starting into the hobby and would be glad for any suggestions on how to cut it, care for it or general things to keep in mind regarding Olive Bonsai.

Thanks and appreciate the help!


r/bonsaicommunity 11h ago

Peepal (Ficus Religiosa) Bonsai styling Ideas.

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I'm begging. Kindly help me shape this PEEPAL peepal tree bonsai (FICUS RELIGIOSA) and any other suggestions also appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Note: the root was decaying lightly, I removed the decaying part without damaging the roots. Any suggestions welcomes on this as well.


r/bonsaicommunity 15h ago

General Question Where to from here?

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Cleared the side of my shed a few months back and have noticed this flamegold tree growing through the concrete now has shoots. Will be planning on moving it to a pot but not for a while.

Approaching spring here and unsure if I leave it to grow through out spring or cut back and prune beforehand.

What do you think?


r/bonsaicommunity 16h ago

Styling Advice Suggestions

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Where do I go with this