Any way you get rid of mealy bugs in soil ?

 Compiled by Thomas George.

Best I think to do change the soil. Add fungicide to the new soil. Wash out the roots and spray  monocrotohos and also wash the pot if you are using the same pot. This is what I would do... in case you want to use the reuse the soil later date, sun dry for a week spray

When should'nt I fertilize my bonsai?

 Compiled by Thomas George.

Good Morning... some pointers to bonsai lovers

 Compiled by Thomas George

Placement of plants:

1. Ideal area where to place your plants is south facing  as you get plenty of sunshine

2. Round and square pots, place your plant in the center of the pot.

3. Oval and rectangle pots, place your plant to the left or right end of the pot say one third length of  container. This would add beauty to composition.

Bonsai tips for the day

 Compiled by Thomas George

1. Select small leaf plants for bonsai.. or needle plant like casuarina
 
2. Chose a plant that is suitable to Chennai climate.

3. Plants that you will be able to reduce the leaf size by defoliation

4. Look at structure first and establish that well.

5. Feed the plant well and let it grow in a growth pot in the initial few years

I think it better to go slow on feed after defoliation as the next set of leaves will be bigger than the last...

I think it is better to defoliate little before the growth season. Then give a little  feed to the plant so it grows well in the growth season

6. Avoid wiring when the plant and soil are wet. Wire when the soil is completely dry.

7. Defoliate during growth season of the plant