Looking for info on the light requirements for a Flowering Fukien Tea Bonsai Tree. I got iit as a gift , its about 29 years old and 26 inches tall. Want to make sure I give it its best to survive under my care. Advice would be appreciated.
Looking for info on the light requirements for a Flowering Fukien Tea Bonsai Tree. I got iit as a gift , its about 29 years old and 26 inches tall. Want to make sure I give it its best to survive under my care. Advice would be appreciated.
Thanks, Ive seen most of the care instructions alreayd, Im looking for more detailed info on hours of direct or indirect sunlight. If I need supplemental lighting, amount of lumens required.
From your question, I'm wondering if you're keeping this tree indoors? Due to lack of available humidity in an indoor environment and also lack of UV/sunlight, bonsai are really meant to be kept outdoors. I would place the tree where it gets sun until around 1-2pm and then filtered shade in the afternoon. The most important facet about keeping bonsai healthy is learning how/when to water them. This is the real key/secret to bonsai keeping success!
Mike
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Well the Fukien is primarily an indoor bonsai as I have read, It can be put outside when weather permits but for only an hour of morning sun. Mostly indirect sunlight from a adjacent window, with a humidity tray. I was really looking for the lumen requirement so I can measure the best placement.
Just did a google search. You are correct as it is considered somewhat "tropical" in nature. I did a search under "Fukien Tea Tree Bonsai and found lots of websites included how to care for them. As I don't have "tropical" trees, I couldn't begin to tell you how much/type of lighting you'd need. But, I'm sure one of the sites listed on Google could tell you.
Mike
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I found this conversation to have some info on lighting and general care. Looks like a nice tree.
http://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum...ic.php?t=10525
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