ForThemWhatCare
Mame
First time collecting this type of tree from a nursey (about 4 weeks ago) and I didn't really do much other than clean out the dead, nip a couple of branches, put in a different pot, and cut back less than 10% of roots.
The problem was that it was buried way too deep (still is), had a weak root structure, has a pretty significant root that I cannot fully get below the line (will address later), and the soil had more than a dozen little white maggots that caused me to carefully clean out.
The bonsai soil is mostly just top dressing.
Question: For this type of tree what is the obvious sign that it is recovering? Is there any specific first year advice for this tree to help keep it alive? I think there is good potential here if I give it a couple of years to recover before messing with it.
The problem was that it was buried way too deep (still is), had a weak root structure, has a pretty significant root that I cannot fully get below the line (will address later), and the soil had more than a dozen little white maggots that caused me to carefully clean out.
The bonsai soil is mostly just top dressing.
Question: For this type of tree what is the obvious sign that it is recovering? Is there any specific first year advice for this tree to help keep it alive? I think there is good potential here if I give it a couple of years to recover before messing with it.
