Wire cannot stay on forever, usually it can stay for about 6 months, but that depends on the time of year. For example in the winter, the tree isn't doing a lot of growing so it will take longer for the diameter of the branch that has been wired to expand enough to create a problem. In the spring and early fall ( September-October) many trees are in active growth, so you need to check the wire more frequently.
Native to Southeast Asia including China, Indonesia, Japan and Australia and named after the Fukien (or Fuijan) province in China, the Fukien tea is a popular choice as a bonsai in North America.
What exactly is the science behind talking to plants? How is it beneficial to us, their human caretakers, and them, these green organisms we are so fond of? Let’s find out.
What does mediation have to do with gardening or taking care of bonsai? These two art forms have quite a bit of intersection, and they’re both precursors to living a happy, fulfilled life. It’s even better if you pair the two.
I know that some people will use pesticides to take out scale, but you don't really have to and they are often not every effective, anyway. Just carefully inspect your tree and scrape off any scale that you see. You might need to do it a few times to get all of them and you can wash the sap off with water. If you're squeamish, you can use a Qtip to scrape them off.
