(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best fresh flowers & live indoor plants

I can't tell if your being serious here. JPN are the most stereotypical bonsai on the planet, obviously you have to be aware of that. Just type it into google. The first entire page of results.

1: Probably the bonsai most often seen by people are the juniper procumbens nana. They are commonly sold in malls, supermarkets, and department stores

2:When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a "Juniper Procumbens Nana."

3:Juniper Procumbens, aka Japanese Juniper, are what most people picture when they think of bonsai. This document is meant to describe them.

4: Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is strongly indentified with the art of bonsai. ... of the trunk and branches captures the essence of bonsai

5: This dwarf Juniper from Japan is the most popular evergreen in the U.S. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'


I could go on for pages and pages but clearly you must see why i am having a hard time telling if your serious, just trying to get a rise, or are truly inexperienced, which isn't a bad thing, but if your inexperienced i would have thought you would have at least done a google search before making such a bold & incorrect statement like that.

I am blessed beyond measure and do not have any immediate needs. However, I saw this Reddit post...
"My friend was notified yesterday that her Mom's long battle with brain cancer is nearing it's end. Hospice is being arranged and my friend has asked on Facebook if anyone would be willing to send her Mom some cards to brighten her last days. This is an incredible woman that has always been there for others and I hope that that through the power of Reddit we can be there for her in this difficult time. Cards may be sent to the following address;
Punki Foss, 1523 48th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201
My hope is that through the power of Reddit we can make this difficult time for her and her family a little more bearable.
Thank you all."

Would you be able to send her flowers? Perhaps these?
http://www.amazon.com/Flowering-Fields-Bouquet-With-Vase/dp/B00KWX688S/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1417706842&sr=1-1&keywords=flowers

I loooove green, reminds me of nature and green tea<3 It's so rare to hear someone else say green is their favorite color :D

Something practical

Something impractical BUT AWESOME (they glow green and it helps me with my fear of the dark)
I've always wanted to hang glow in the dark things to my ceiling/walls for a long time :P

And of course NATURE!

I hope you don't mind that I put three, any of these would be great though<3! Thanks for the contest!

Awesome! Thank you so much!

One Two Three

Thank so you so much for your offer! I do love plants, so I'd love to take it off your hands. Ill send you a pm with my address!

thanks again! you rock!

I think this with a side of this would be lovely from my husband! I don't know how wild or crazy it is, but honestly you can never go wrong with a breathtaking surprise!

Oh, they're really cool! They're technically called Tillansdia and they grow without dirt! You can put them anywhere you want and they just need to be rinsed under water and occasionally soaked in a cup overnight.


The coolest part is when they bloom though, they only bloom one time in their life, then they shoot off a little baby before they die and the baby repeats the process! The bloom is beautiful!


They sell them on Amazon and there are a few different kinds. Amazon also sells really cool kits or you can just build your own habitat, they have all different kinds though, just browse around, I'm sure you'll see something you like.


If I don't get back to you for a little bit it's because I'm headed to work, so I shall chit chat with you later :)

This stuff.

I don't typically use the latex type for big cuts like this any more. It's often better than nothing, but I find for big cuts, the latex type paste that you smear on tends to be a little too permanent for my liking, and the tree heals a bit differently than I prefer.

The clay stuff is easier to adjust as the tree heals, and to scrape off once it's done it's job. Also, the callous growth tend to nicely roll over into the cut the way they're supposed to when you use the clay.

I've heard of some people using vasoline for conifers, so that may be another alternative for you that's easier to obtain on short notice.

This year, I want to find joy in all the little things, and this bird house would be such a nice addition to my house, so I can watch the little bird families. I also want to get into more hobbies this year, such as painting and caring for plants.

Happy New Year everyone!

Hi Everyone!

I got this dwarf jade as a Christmas present and I am coming to reddit in hopes to get a more specific diagnosis.


Watering -
I had been keeping a steady watering schedule up until the summer began (A full soaking every 2-3 days). After the summer ramped up I dropped down to watering probably once a week with the same thorough soaking. When the leaves started dropping I became more conscious of my watering schedule so I began watering an average of about twice a week. I still feel like It was underwatered and especially for the spring/summer.


Sunlight-
It was on my kitchen table in a room with a lot of natural light. The tree probably gets about 3 or 4 hours of direct sunlight a day. I am realizing this could be a contributing factor to its progress as these require three times that amount of sunlight (dohh).


Temperature-
Our house was always kept above 60 degrees. sometimes I would bring my plant outside for some direct sunlight in the mornings and it might have experienced hotter temperatures then.


Recent details -
By August the tree had no more leaves on it and the branches had just started to whither. I thought there had been some damage/rot in the root system since it was shedding its long appendages and the roots weren't strong enough to sustain its furthest branches. I re-potted the tree for inspection with a plane-jane bonsai soil. The roots looked healthy. Nothing smelled moldy and nothing was rotting. The roots looked tan/khaki-ish. I also began giving it plant food (https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Exclusively-New-England-Gardens/dp/B072BQQWNQ) {Is it okay to post links like this?}. I was worried it needed some plant food since I had missed feeding it in the spring. I also pruned the longest branches back and put it next to a window that gets about 8 hours of light.


The picture is of my plant today. Still no leaves and the branches are withering away. I pinched the trunk and it still feels solid. There was a little squish to it but I think the tree has always been this way.


I watered it this morning and realized I need some more direct help. Any feedback would be appreciated but I fear I'm too late.

I got it from an Amazon seller with good reviews. Hirt's Gardens

Asian Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes - Carnivorous - Exotic - 6" Hanging Basket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N1AJ2A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vF73yb8MWTWFB

I was actually hoping somebody here could help me identify the actual species.

Oh sure, I agree with you. I've got lots of seedlings too. I just don't think it's a good way to start. I do think those seed kits are a gimmick because they don't come with enough seeds, but growing from seed or sapling is fine if you have other trees or nursery stock to work on.

The thing is that I'm trying to give a suggestion to someone that wants to start learning bonsai. Bonsai is pruning and wiring, not growing from a seed, that's basic horticulture and someone who only has a seed kit won't practice any actual bonsai techniques for many years. Better to start with nursery stock or inexpensive prebonsai.

Honestly? This Desert Rose would mean a lot to me. I can't have pets where I am, I have been called Rose a lot in my life, it's so pretty, PLUS YOU COULD GIFT SOMEONE WITH THE REST OF THE MONEY! It would mean a lot to me to give this plant a home.

There are special sealants you can get for sealing up cuts. There are multiple kinds. One of the kinds I have is called cut paste and it is a lot like soft clay. You mold it into the shape you need and it acts as a temporary bandage over the cut.

The other kind I have is more like a thick latex in a tube that will dry and create a more permanent seal. They're both useful in different circumstances, and I find them to be extremely valuable tools in my arsenal. Sealing cuts can help prevent branches from dying back after you cut them.


Here's an article on cut paste:

http://bonsaikc.com/bonsai-basics/the-great-cut-paste-debate/

I got mine from a local bonsai shop, but these look like the products I have:

http://www.amazon.com/Shin-kiyonal-Bonsai-Tree-Cut-Sealant/dp/B000X5366C/ref=pd_sim_lg_1

http://www.amazon.com/Joshua-Roth-6044-Bonsai-Paste/dp/B000X36W7O

Oh, yes! Sorry, I meant to post a link to the lava pebbles as well but forgot! I like the lava because it's porous and allows the soil underneath to "breath" and doesn't keep the soil wet for as long as regular pebbles do, for example. They also make the plant's colors really pop!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007P3X4XU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_xPupnIVrqdefu

Pine bark fines are a specific thing. It's not "fine pine bark".
"Fines" refers to small particle size, i.e. it's not big chunks of shredded bark like for mulch, it's in smaller pieces.

Picture.
https://www.amazon.com/Quarts-Quarter-Inch-Pine-Fines/dp/B00GP8QXGQ

Picture.
https://www.midwest-trading.com/product/Southern-Pine-Bark-Fines-38

So go down there and look at this and see what the bits look like.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/4-qt-Pine-Bark-Fines-Mulch-Resealable-Bag-100536822/305719740


What are you growing?

I love this dish.

The penned Rosa dish from noodles and company.

Lucky Bamboo

My mother gave this to me years ago when I started uni. I still have it.

EDIT: Hold on, let me find the link on Amazon.

EDIT: I can't find any prime ones, but here's a good, not too bulky cheap one

They look fine, just add a root rake. I really like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Rake-Spatula-Robust-Durable/dp/B016MWOVQS/ref=sr_1_30?keywords=tian+bonsai&qid=1566270733&s=gateway&sr=8-30

I recently bought this plant and it was labeled as a "Money Tree". After googling the images and realizing it didn't really look like a money tree, I feel like it might be a ZZ plant (Zamioculcas). https://www.amazon.com/Hirts-Gardens-B000PYAGFU-Zamioculcas-zamiifolia-Easy/dp/B000PYAGFU

Is anyone able to help identify it?

http://www.amazon.com/Hinterland-Trading-Assortment-Airplants-Tillandsia/dp/B00ICPZ75I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1404861249&sr=8-3&keywords=air+plants

I immediately started looking online too! I think you can buy them on Amazon?

I was given this tree, this soil, and these pellets for my birthday recently. I live 10 feet away from a window at work and the idea was to keep the tree either next to my desk or on the window sill where it will be facing the east and be in sunlight from sunrise to about 3/4pm every day.

I have no idea how to get started, absolute no idea. This is what the tree looks like.