Monthly Archives: February 2022

EUCALYPTUSThere are over 800 types of Eucalyptus trees, and all the types are suitable to grow as bonsai. We will focus mainly on the Eucalyptus deglupta tree, Rainbow Eucalyptus, Rainbow Gum tree, or Mindanao Gum tree. Whichever Eucalyptus you choose to make a bonsai, make sure you know their temperature requirements as most are semi-tropical and a few are low semi-hardy. The Rainbow is the only tropical Eucalyptus.Eucalyptus are evergreens, and Rainbows are tropical evergreens. The tree has moderately broad, evergreen leaves and produces small white flowers packed with…

Good news! Our March meeting, on March 2nd, will be our first in-person, live meeting, since COVID forced us to have Zoom meetings. The College of DuPage is allowing us to get back to our old room, in the Tech building, Room TEC 103B. Check for details here: https://prairiestatebonsai.com/event/march-general-meeting/ On to dues! Membership dues become due on March 1st. You can now pay your dues through our website. Here’s the link: https://prairiestatebonsai.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can still print out and mail in the membership form. There is a link to the PDF of…

Outdoor: The situation here is the same as it was last month.  Leave trees in winter protection and water as needed. Do not fertilize. Deciduous trees and pines may be wired. If your trees can be moved you may bring them indoors for up to eight hours for work. Be aware of possible flooding in in-ground cold frames.Indoor: Sunlight has been scarce lately so be sure to give indoor trees as much light as possible. Trees at windowsills could use some supplemental artificial light to compensate for the cloudy weather. Check…