Attach the tree to the rock it is best to avoid perching the tree on the top of the rock. But I bought it and I will take care of it. Progress on a starter from Bunnings that came with glued in rocks. report. (Left) Using more rocks glued together to make bigger pieces, I went for it and created a piece that looked like half a mountain. Removing the glued rocks was good but adding the green moss was a bad thing. This thread is archived. Could be epoxy, I don't know if acetone can dissolve that. Over the summer I was gifted a Walmart Fukien tea that came with "rocks", "moss", dense soil, fungus gnats, and aphids, but it's doing well now. Tree health is essential. Thank you for the feedback. At least you can keep them moist with a regular misting via the commonly used: center-console-spray-bottle. Dylan Taylor here, with a really quick video on how to use contact cement to attach your wire bonsai to a rock, or whatever it is you want to attach it to! Does that pot have a drainage hole? You must log in or register to reply here. I have tied the roots down with plumbing thread tape. save. 60. Spray them with a water bottle for a while and they should loosen up. Uncommonly shiny rocks is another indicator. User account menu. This is done for shipping purposes so that the Bonsai stay in place and are not damaged. 114. What’s the problem with the attached trey? Post #8913003. Far too slow and fussy. Close. Posted by. Lowes bonsai with rocks glued on top, $23 each. Press J to jump to the feed. It was an impulse buy I made while picking up a house warming gift. The rocks glued to the top of the pot are acting partially as a mulch. Commercial Bonsai Every month, we get multiple emails from distraught viewers of our website about dying or dead bonsai trees and about 85% of these trees are commercial bonsai trees that had rocks glued on top of the soil. Once I saved it from that crap pot it nearly tripled in size. A layer of any type of mulch will prevent excess evaporation and moisture loss. pshh, it's not a fukien tea, they're labeled right there, the first one is a Goodness, the second is a Dream, and the third is a Peace, duhhh /s . You should buy all of your Bonsai Trees from a nursery. Doing fine now after replacing the soil and adding a humidity tray. You’re paying too much for your juniper, who’s your juniper guy? I’ll be honest, I had no idea how to care for a bonsai when I bought one of these. You are using an out of date browser. Replace them with loose aquarium gravel that allows air and water to circulate freely. I got a ficus from Lowe’s packaged just like this, repotted ASAP and ripped out the stupid faith rock. I have no experience with bonsai but have wanted one for a while. Often, a tree’s leaves will give you a good indication of its health. Wtf?! you could do a lot worse for $23. The water-based glue allows water to reach the soil. If the rocks … I turned one of them into a nice cascade! New comments … The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. I was in walmart yesterday and fell prey to this really cute supposed bonsai plant. Doesn’t matter where you start with bonsai, it’s where you end up, and the journey along the way. Pry up as many individual rocks as possible with the knife, stick or a flat screwdriver. Cut pieces of 3mm bonsai wire long enough to attach the trees to the rock. a juniper with that size trunk would be $75 😂. This simple addition will take your succulents to a whole new level! Spruce Bonsai, rocks glued on top 20 minutes ago #64613. Because these plants originated in dryland areas, they have evolved to hold water for long periods and prefer infrequent watering to overwatering. I later realized, after some research, that I picked up a rescue tree. Nobody at lowes would even know that it's a fukien tea, much less how you would water it with the rocks glued on top. Roots like water, tend to follow the path of least resistance. Posted by. .. rocks are super glued in! yeye5 Hastings, FL(Zone 9a) Dec 01, 2011. You don't need to hold moisture in and you could cause some rot problems. Bonsai trees and associated plants. Mulch can help keep pathways in beds clear of debris and mud. share. I'd be tempted to start picking out the rocks before even buying one, so you can inspect the roots a bit and see what kind of soil its in. Solid, elemental-looking rocks can give the impression that a bonsai is part of a landscape. Focusing on styling bonsai, showing member's trees, bonsai care and general help. I'd definitely consider an instant repot if you do get one of these. Would never buy a Fukien tea. New York, Zone 6b, Beginner, 20 trees in training. I Made a new pot from super sculpey and Acrylic Paint, Super stoked on this incoming dwarf powderpuff. With that image, the cowboy planting was born --- a moment captured in this bonsai tree. One of my favorite discoveries in regard to designing with succulents is the use of top dressings . Mulch can keep plant roots warm in winter and cool in summer. Atlanta zone 7B, 20 trees. Avoid "glued-rock" Bonsai - these are Bonsai that have rocks on top of the soil that are glued together and glued to the soil. 90% Upvoted. Sometimes what seems like a good deal can turn into a lot more $$ and work than you had originally thought. ! Retail stores like these because they can sit on shelves for weeks without much care. hide. Attached tray is my problem....many "mallsai" are sold in such containers with rocks glued on....weird. The Pot Doesn’t Have Proper Drainage Holes. But before buying that little tree, there are a few things to consider. All 6 look dried out and barely alive. Log in sign up. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Acetone my friends, it should dissolve super glue. If you want to decorate the top of the soil, a single layer of small pebbles would be best. I researched through the web and found out that it was in fact not a true bonsai, which i all ready suspected. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Roots on a chinese elm need to be established, and even then, your tree will lose a lot of its leaves as it establishes itself to its new home. The easiest way to tell is the presence of glue. A top dressing is a decorative rock placed on the top of the soil in an arrangement. Canberra, AU, 9A, Beginner, 1. 4. I read somewhere that because they glue these rocks on the top of the plant soil, it's highly likely that the plant will die. For 25 bucks you can get quality tropical material at Wigerts and you won't have to take an ice pick to the rocks. Bought a sweet pot for 4$ at garage sell. Often, a tree’s leaves will give you a good indication of its health. Archived. Sometimes, retailers will glue the rocks in place to make them easier and cleaner to transport. If you have rocks glued on top of the soil, this is impossible. Phil, Ladysmith BC, Canada, zone 8b, 25 trees, 15 years experien, SF Bay Area, zone 10a, intermediate, 100ish non-seedlings, Jerry in Amsterdam, Zn.8b, 40yrs exp., 300+ trees, Pennsylvania Zone 6, 3 years experience, 23 trees, optional name, location and usda zone, experience level, number, Tampa, FL | 10a | intermediate out of practice, Ontario, Canada, 5a, Beginner, 2 trees and seedlings. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. None of them look like they have had any water in at least a couple weeks. Lowes bonsai with rocks glued on top, $23 each. You can find it in nail polish remover. The only way to know if your bonsai needs water is to check the moisture level of the soil. I am now remembering a bonsai I had years ago that had glued pebbles on top. Bonsai planted in or on a flattish or slightly saucer shaped rock instead of in a bonsai pot. I thought it was a very good price but I had never seen the plant before. Try to follow a natural course with the roots. These bonsai are reasonably priced, cute, and seem to be a perfect gift for the horticulture enthusiast on your list. Rocks or pebbles are common in succulents, bonsai plants and exotics like money trees, but they should have some movement and let in oxygen, so liberating a plant with glued rocks will enhance its health and happiness. A light wack with a mallet around the tray should do it. Bookmark. If you buy a tree with these glued rocks, remove them by breaking them up gently with a hammer. The ones I've seen seem to be glazed together. Focussing on styling bonsai, showing member's trees, bonsai care and general help. I'll be checking out the local Lowes tomorrow.. thanks for the tip. 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