Mini bonzai root coming out the net

[beyonce]

I know you guys are against the mini bonsai kits however this seedling has grown! But the root is sticking out of the net! I’m not sure what to do should I get bonzai soil and put it in a big pot? Also do you guys have any care tips? For context im in Sydney AUS and it’s currently winter here. I think this is a Spruce Picea

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

The root sticking out of the net will dry out and die. Then the roots still inside the net will take over and grow.
That's what's supposed to happen.

Whether or not you put it in a bigger pot now, is totally up to you!

 

[RoadManDenDron]

You're gonna have your work cut out for you cos the tree is in spring mode and the weather is in winter mode

You could do well with a decent grow light set up

To be clear the goal is keep it alive until spring when it will do much better outdoors

Best of luck!

 

[beyonce]

The root sticking out of the net will dry out and die. Then the roots still inside the net will take over and grow.
That's what's supposed to happen.

Whether or not you put it in a bigger pot now, is totally up to you!

Got it thanks! Should I keep it or cut it off?

 

[beyonce]

You're gonna have your work cut out for you cos the tree is in spring mode and the weather is in winter mode

You could do well with a decent grow light set up

To be clear the goal is keep it alive until spring when it will do much better outdoors

Best of luck!

Hi, how sshoul I make a grow light setup for it? And when should I do this as it is still quite small

 

[beyonce]

We keep it indoors and we get good indirect light where I live during the winter.

 

[beyonce]

Would something like this work: https://amzn.asia/d/5RapTdH

As I don’t have a large budget right now for a professional one.

And for the soil when transporting it to a larger pot, would this work:

Pumice 5 Litres: ENFIELD PRODUCE

ONLINE ONLY. Pumice is a light siliceous vesicular volcanic rock that is suitable for use in horticulture and hydroponics. Pumice is a popular growing medium for Cacti, Succulents, Orchids, Bonsai and many others. Its porosity provides air spaces that maintain aerobic conditions around the roots...

www.petandgarden.com.au

Would I also need fertiliser for it?

Thanks guys!!

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Got it thanks! Should I keep it or cut it off?

Keep it please.

 

[RoadManDenDron]

Hi, how sshoul I make a grow light setup for it? And when should I do this as it is still quite small

you can buy all kinds of grow lights now, if this is your only seedling you could get away with quite a small one,

I recommend full spectrum LED, but you could also use a Blue spectrum grow light

Have it on a timer for 18 hours a day to supplement any light it gets from outside

Not sure what your winter temps get to, if it's cold be careful as a window ledge can become a cold zone

It being small is not a worry, mine germinate under lights, this helps them not to get leggy stretching for the light

There are loads of examples of set ups on here maybe check the tropicals forum for ideas

 

[leatherback]

Sydney does not get cold + this is a hardy species => Move it outside; Indoors it will suffer needlessly.
Note that the species might have trouble with your dry & hot summers.

 

[beyonce]

Sydney does not get cold + this is a hardy species => Move it outside; Indoors it will suffer needlessly.
Note that the species might have trouble with your dry & hot summers.

Ah ok yeah the lowest at night is 7 degrees.

Should I move it outside now? as it still quite small. also no need for the grow light?

 

[beyonce]

my seedlings are (Spruce / Picea Abies)

 

[leatherback]

Ah ok yeah the lowest at night is 7 degrees.

Should I move it outside now? as it still quite small. also no need for the grow light?

Yes. Plants have evolved to live outside. Also as seedling.
No growlights when mother nature is in charge.

 

[beyonce]

Yes. Plants have evolved to live outside. Also as seedling.
No growlights when mother nature is in charge.

ok got it, its a bit rainy this week and there hasn't been much sun at all recently, is that fine?

 

[gschup]

ok got it, its a bit rainy this week and there hasn't been much sun at all recently, is that fine?

Yes, just put your trees outside, it's what they have evolved for.

 

[beyonce]

Yes, just put your trees outside, it's what they have evolved for.

I bought this bonsai potting mix:

Debco Bonsai Potting Mix

Debco Bonsai Potting Mix

www.flowerpower.com.au

should I take off the original soil and put it in the new soil or put it around the old soil?

and how would I water it? as right now its inside a net and I just put water on the side of the pot and the net soaks it up. would I have to mist it to cover the whole thing?

 

[e~b]

I bought this bonsai potting mix:

Debco Bonsai Potting Mix

Debco Bonsai Potting Mix

www.flowerpower.com.au

should I take off the original soil and put it in the new soil or put it around the old soil?

and how would I water it? as right now its inside a net and I just put water on the side of the pot and the net soaks it up. would I have to mist it to cover the whole thing?

Another beginner here, so just throwing my thoughts out there and someone with more experience can chime in...

My gameplan would be to slip pot into a bigger container with a similar soil composition - looks like an organic mix. Since it is still very young/small, not sure that repotting into a proper bonsai pot with bonsai soil is the best choice... my understanding is this will slow the growth. You just need to be careful with watering, as the organic soil is going to hold water a lot longer than bonsai soil.

If you do want to repot into bonsai soil, I would get rid of as much existing soil as possible, because you don't want to mix two very different soil mediums (once again I could be corrected here).

I think it ultimately comes down to what your vision is for the plant.. do you want to develop for years into a larger subject or do you want to do a mame (mini) tree. If you want to a smaller tree, maybe bonsai soil/pot is the better choice... but would love for someone with more experience/knowledge to fact-check me!

 

[beyonce]

Yes, just put your trees outside, it's what they have evolved for.

just wondering does it need fertiliser or no need?

 

[gschup]

you can apply any balanced fertilizer during the growing season, but make sure to follow the label instructions of your specific fertilizer. To little fertilizer is better than too much.

 

[gschup]

should I take off the original soil and put it in the new soil or put it around the old soil?

with trees that young, you can do however you like, as long as you are gentle with the roots. just remove any old soil that you can easily remove

and how would I water it? as right now its inside a net and I just put water on the side of the pot and the net soaks it up. would I have to mist it to cover the whole thing?

have a pot with drainage holes. water, when the top few centimeters dry out. water a lot to make sure everything is wet, but also make sure that all the excess water can easily drain out of the pot. you don't need to mist the foliage.