For those of you that have been following the Seiju Elm saga you will know that it has been a bumpy road.
After the two windstorms the bonsai has lost much of the moss that was growing on the soil, the pot is cracked, and I am sure the poor little tree is traumatized from the falls and bruises it has sustained.
I can only hope that trees are as resilient as babies and can take their lumps.
The bonsai is making a strong recovery now. I have removed all the dead leaves and a few of the dead branches. During the process of cleaning the tree I noticed more about how it grows and how it might look as it matures. I definitely need to read up on the pruning techniques and how to make the tree grow in a symmetrical manner.
The Seiju Elm is recovering nicely from the shock experienced earlier in the month. New leaves are appearing daily and the tree appears to be healthy. The soil is draining well and I am hopeful that the tree recovers fully before the first frost of the year.
My hope is that the experience teaches me more about the passage of time. We shall see how it goes.
To those of you following this blog you already know that it is devoted to the first bonsai plant I have tried to train and raise. I have an update as to its' status.
The tree has begun to sprout new leaves. I believe that the time spent indoors, traveling, and the possibility that it went a while without water were all that afflicted it.
Whenever dealing with a new craft I would definitely recommend a book to use that explains everything you might need to know if plain english.
Bonsai Books I like:
Bonsai (Reader's Digest Home Handbooks) by Harry Tomlinson
I can't wait for my first chance to help out at Hoyt Arboretum. Being able to help out such a beautiful, and lush place, near my own home is awesome! Hope to see my people there!
