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Quackstar84
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: UK,Derbyshire
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 Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Hiya guys... I’m Darren from the UK, Just two weeks ago I got myself a cute Bonsai so now i`m here to find out how to take care of my small little tree  .
My first problem is... I`m not sure which type of bonsai it is... I "think" it is an elm but not too sure...May I take a picture and show you guys please? All I knew was for £15 pounds it was worth buying (I had no idea how cheap they were now a days).
Well I will leave it at that for now … It’s great to be able to talk with people who share my same interest. Take care for now.
Darren. |
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StaceyR
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Joined: 18 Aug 2004
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Location: USAzone7
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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| By all means show a pic. If you are not a subscriber you will have to post a link to the pic. Only subscribers can post pics directly. Membership is a great bargain and highly recommended. |
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Quackstar84
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: UK,Derbyshire
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Okeys ill wait till my membership is turned on then ill place a picture or two on the site ... And hello there StaceyR ...Thank you for being the first to chat with me .
See you later. |
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John P
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Joined: 18 Aug 2004
Posts: 315
Location: Carshalton, Surrey.
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Quackstar Hi,
Welcome to you and your tree. It's nice to know you and look forward to any questions you may have and to seeing the photo.
You have definitely come to the right place, be sure.
Best wishes.
John.
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Stymie
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Joined: 18 Aug 2004
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Location: S.Yorks.UK Zone 8a
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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| Greetings Darren. I'm just up the A61 from you. If you have an Elm of some sort, be advised that it should remain outside at all times. We'll make sure when we see a photograph. Can't the supplier give you an identification? We're waiting to help. |
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Quackstar84
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: UK,Derbyshire
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Hello there John P ,Thank you for your welcome... It`s considerate.Yes i feel I am at the right place... This site is set out very well... very smart .
Catch you later!
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Quackstar84
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:13 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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| Hello and thank you Stymie, So that would make me down the A61 from you... heh Great how you can be so close yet so far with the internet... Any how... Ohh... At the moment it is indoors (My bedroom) and i want it to stay ... Ill take the photo and see if you can help me... Think ill take the picture now because i should be able to upload it... Yeah ill do it now .Im pretty sure that if i went back to the garden place i got it from they would be able to identifie it... Shame it`s not labeled on the bonsai in the first place.Right ill get my web cam installed and take few snaps... See you later and thanks again |
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Quackstar84
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: UK,Derbyshire
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Right... Lets see if this works...
http://home.ripway.com/2005-3/272921/Bonsai.jpg
http://home.ripway.com/2005-3/272921/Bonsai2.jpg
Ok seems i wasn't able to display the pictures on this page but i have been able to use urls so if you just click on them links above you`ll be able to see my little tree Sorry about the lack of quality in the pictures but i used my old web cam to take the pictures.
Hope you can help me... If you would like more picture to help you find out what it is please ask.Thank you
Darren. |
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Stymie
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Joined: 18 Aug 2004
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Location: S.Yorks.UK Zone 8a
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| Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Yep, it looks like Ulmus parvifolia. Get it outside and if those rocks are glued in place, get them off to facilitate good watering practice.
The soil should be maintained in just moist condition at all times and when it has settled to its new location, say after 4 to 6 weeks, start to feed with a half strength balanced fertilizer at two week intervals.
Some people have kept these inside but only if optimum growing conditions such as light and humidity are provided. They are never as robust and often perish inside. I'm just over the border in Sheffield. |
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Quackstar84
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Joined: 12 Aug 2005
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Location: UK,Derbyshire
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| Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2005 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Hiya there,I am new :) |
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Hiya there Stymie... Thanks for telling me what it is (Does help to know what it is doesn`t it?  ) Awww so i should place it out side to make sure it grows OK? That`s a shame but ill follow what you tell me... I guess i will just have to get a in door bonsai,Does this site state what in door bonsai`s there are please? Yes the rocks were glued so i broke them off the pot (Took my time) "Get them off" do you mean just make sure they aren't glued or to remove them altogether?
Yes the info on the tree told me to keep the soil moist... So say it`s a bad rainy day ... does that mean i should just keep it in doors for the day?
I learn the other day not to use too much water because when i did the next day six of the leave changed colour to yellow (Which means too much water?)
Oh i got food for it at the moment... After I've done this reply ill find out what it is (It`s imported from japan)
Well if the optimum conditions suit my bedroom i may still keep it in doors (I'm in a small room which has a fan blowing all the time)
Oh i used to have a friend from Huddersfield (Spelt right? *rubs head*..lol) Please excuse my spellings.. I don't mean to misspell it`s just I'm not very good at it .
Any how thank you again Stymie
Darren.x |
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Quackstar84
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