Together, we can master this unique artform by combining our horticultural knowledge and experience. Talk soils, water, growth management, advanced techniques – dig into the nitty-gritty science behind bonsai practice and theory. Share your wins, losses, what works, what doesn’t – the sum total of your observations as bonsai scientists.
This category is all about bonsai science - soils, water, pruning, repotting, seasonality. Some examples of types of questions are:
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Bonsai Forensics - I did this, my tree died or suffered, what went wrong?
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Mythbusting - This technique doesn’t work, or never use this substrate with this species, there’s a lot of conflicting information out here. This is where the information on Mirai Live serves to mythbust malpractice.
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Pioneering - What new species are you working with as bonsai? What have you noticed? What does the tree behave similarly to?
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When do I _______ and why? - Questions on timing, seasonality, zones, etc.
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Infirmary Post - My tree is showing these signs and symptoms, what is it? What do I do? How do I nurse it back to health?
These are just a few examples among limitless bonsai science questions! Get asking.
