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Rosemary:
General Information: Rosemary is an evergreen
plant with narrow, aromatic dark green leaves that are
the source of the herb Rosemary. It will bear small
clusters of light lavender blue flowers in spring and
occasionally during the summer. Rosemary grows quite
rapidly, providing shoots that can be clipped and used
for seasoning.
Lighting & Placement: Unwrap your Rosemary
Bonsai upon receipt and water if the soil is dry to the
touch. Place the plant on a sunny windowsill or another
location where it will receive two to four hours of
morning or late afternoon sunlight each day. Rosemary
will thrive indoors in a room with temperatures of 50°
to 70°F and high humidity.
Do not place the plant near heat sources, such as stoves
or heaters.
It is beneficial to move your Bonsai outside to a
lightly shaded spot after the danger of frost has
passed. The soil will dry out more quickly outdoors so
pay close attention to watering requirements. The Bonsai
will need to be brought indoors each winter before
temperatures drop below freezing. During winter months
indoors, your Rosemary will do best in a draft-free,
bright, cool, humid room with night temperatures of 40°
to
55°F and daytime temperatures below 60°F. Extra humidity
may be provided either by frequent misting or by setting
the plant in a decorative tray filled with pebbles and
water added to a level just below the bottom of the pot.
Watering: Your Rosemary Bonsai requires
frequent watering. You should plan to water it every two
to three days. Never allow the soil to dry out
completely. Usually you can tell when it needs watering
by the color and feel of the soil surface. The soil
color lightens as it dries and the surface feels dry to
the touch when it needs watering. After watering, when
the soil surface is moist, the soil color is a deep
chocolate brown.
To water, place the plant in a pan with 1? to 2? of
water and soak for an hour or so until the soil looks
and feels moist. If you are unable to water it for
several days, you can enclose the pot in a plastic bag
(the way we shipped it to you) immediately after
watering. The bag acts as a greenhouse and will keep the
soil moist for at least a week.
In some regions salts and minerals will build up on the
surface, discolouring the soil. Either spray the soil
surface with water, or submerge the entire pot in water
for 10 minutes to flush out the accumulated salts.
Pests & Diseases: Rosemary is susceptible to
powdery mildew fungus which appears on the young growth
as a powdery white substance, usually when it is not
receiving adequate light. Spray once a month or as
needed with a sulphur based fungicide such as Safer
brand Garden Fungicide.
The sulphur spray will also help control spider mites.
If aphids or other insects appear, spray with a
non-toxic insecticidal soap. Follow the directions on
the label. Do not use toxic pesticides.
Fertilizing: The plant should be fertilized
every six weeks between spring and mid-summer, using
regular houseplant food at half strength.
Pruning: Pinch back new tips as necessary to
retain the plant?s shape and keep it compact and bushy.
Completely remove any branch that dries out and dies.
This may occasionally occur due to some stress the plant
experiences and is not uncommon for Rosemary. After a
thorough washing, the healthy trimmings may be dried and
the leaves used for seasoning.
Root Pruning/Repotting: Every spring your
Bonsai will need its roots pruned. Gently remove the
plant from the pot; carefully remove some of the soil
around the sides and bottom of the root ball. Cut off
one-fourth of the roots all the way around and up from
the bottom. Place fresh, porous soil in the pot (a
houseplant soil mix is suitable) and replant the Bonsai.
After potting, mist the plant with water and soak it in
a solution of water and Superthrive or other Vitamin B-1
transplant shock-reducing treatment.
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Ben & Kathryn Stewart
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Sunday by appointment
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