🌿 Welcome & Care Guide for Your Mini Elm Bonsai (Rock-Planted Chinese Elm)

🌞 Light & Placement

• Provide full sun to bright indirect light.
• Outdoors is ideal in spring and summer; indoors place near a bright south- or east-facing window.
• Rotate the tree occasionally to ensure even growth.

💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist—Chinese Elm dislikes prolonged dryness.
• Check daily; water thoroughly when the topsoil feels dry.
• Ensure excess water can drain—never allow roots to sit in water.
• During hot weather, you may need to water once daily.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Hardy and adaptable: can tolerate a wide range of climates.
• Prefers 50–85°F (10–29°C).
• In winter dormancy, reduce watering but never allow soil to dry completely.

✂️ Pruning & Styling

• Responds well to regular pruning—trim new shoots back to 2–3 leaves to maintain shape.
• Perform structural pruning in late winter.
• Wiring can be used to refine shape; check wires regularly to avoid cutting into bark.

🌱 Fertilizing

• Feed every 4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced bonsai fertilizer.
• Pause or reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.

🌳 Special Notes

• The root-over-rock style highlights the elm’s resilience—roots firmly embracing stone.
• Some seasonal leaf drop is normal, especially in autumn or after environmental changes.
• Each elm bonsai is unique—observe and adjust care to its individual rhythm.

Quick Reference

• Light: Full sun to bright indirect
• Water: Even moisture, no standing water
• Temperature: 50–85°F; reduced water in dormancy
• Pruning: Regular trims; structural in winter
• Fertilizer: Balanced, every 4 weeks in growing season