this post was submitted on 10 May 2024
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Hi all! I got a weeping cherry bonsai from my mom today and am really excited. I’ve always wanted to get into bonsai, but I’ve heard they are extremely difficult to care for so I’ve been a little hesitant. Well, now I’ve got one and I would very much like it to thrive. Any advice? It says it wants 8-12 hours of direct sunshine, but our yard is like a sun dial so I’ll be moving it to follow the sun throughout the day. And moist soil, should I spray the soil with spring water to saturate it? Or pour from a spout? Any advice would be helpful! I’ve only grown herbs and some fruit bushes so this is all new for me.

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[–] PlantDadManGuy 2 points 5 months ago

Okay lol zone 9 is like Southern California. You're correct, this plant absolutely needs to be outside. You should probably Google the frost hardiness zone for your plant species to figure out if it will need to come inside during the winter under some grow lights.