(Part 2) Top products from r/Bonsai
We found 52 product mentions on r/Bonsai. We ranked the 334 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Bonsaiboy Juniper Bonsai Tree - Medium Juniper Procumbens Nana
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
22. Brussel's Live Chinese Elm Outdoor Bonsai Tree - 5 Years Old; 6" to 8" Tall with Decorative Container
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
CONTENTS: Bonsai, Decorative Container (Assorted Colors & Styles), Soil, Care Instructions.SPECIES: The Chinese Elm has beautiful, distinctive dark gray to reddish brown bark that turns fissure and corky when mature. It has a lovely branching shape with delicate, oval shaped toothed leaves that show...
23. Jump Start 4' T5 Grow Light System (Stand, Fixture & Tube)
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 2
Ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plantsGrow seedlings faster with 15-20% more lumensSimple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustmentSuper easy assemblyInternal reflective finish directs more light to plantsCE Certified, 48" interior width, Compatible with Hydrofarm's FLT, FLV, and...
24. Laguna Sturdy Plastic Square Planting Basket, 6-Inch
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 2
Lattice design allows the free flow of water so that plants receive abundant water supplyMade of sturdy plastic materialTough enough to be placed at the bottom of ponds and also light enough to float at the surfaceMeasures 10-inch length by 6-inch height by 10-inch width
25. Dyna-Gro NEM-008 Neem Oil, 8 Ounces
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Used on any plant to produce clean and shiny leavesNatural shine on leaves without clogging the stomataCold pressed from the seeds of the neem treeSize: 8 ozAvailable in a variety of sizes
26. BN-LINK 24 Hour Plug-in Mechanical Timer Grounded Aquarium, Grow Light, Hydroponics, Pets, Home, Kitchen, Office, Appliances, UL Listed 125VAC, 60 Hz, 1875W, 15A, 1/2HP (1)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
✓ NO LOOSE PARTS: Unlike classic timers with removable pins, our timer features an easy to use, built-in pin dial that allows you to set your timer by pressing the toggle pins down for ON, or keeping them up for OFF.✓ SAVE ENERGY & MONEY: Our timer can be used to automate most small home applian...
27. Bonsai Life Histories: The Lives of over 50 Bonsai Trees in Photos and Words
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Used Book in Good Condition
28. Flantor Garden Irrigation System, 1/4" Blank Distribution Tubing Watering Drip Kit/DIY Saving Water Automatic Irrigation Equipment Set for Garden Greenhouse, Flower Bed,Patio,Lawn
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
- Water all your plants at one time. After installing Gadgetmann Watering Equipment, all you need to do is turn on the tap when you need.- Water your plants every day automatically (need a timer NOT INCLUDED) when you are on a business trip or during your travel.- Save you from bothering your neighb...
29. Led Strip Lights 16.4ft 5m Flexible Color Changing RGB Led Light Strip 5050 155leds LED Tape Lights Kit
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
STRONG SELF ADHESIVE: Our LED’s have a stronger 37M adhesive that is stronger than other strip LED brands. For example, they stick well on TVs, cars, cabinets and walls.TAPE LIGHT FEATURES: Ultra bright and high-quality LED chip allows the LED strip lights to be very colorful and durable. These ar...
30. Bonsai Survival Manual: Tree-by-Tree Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Problem Solving
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Storey Publishing LLC
31. uxcell 12mm 1/2" Diamond Tipped Metal Hole Saw Drill Bit for Ceramic Tile Glass
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Product Name : Glass Hole Saw;Material : MetalDrilling Diameter : 12mm / 1/2";Shank Diameter : 6.5mm / 1/4"Total Length : 50mm / 2";Color : Silver ToneNet Weight : 11gPackage Content : 1 x Glass Hole Saw
32. Roleadro LED Grow Light, 600W 2nd Generation Plant Light Full Spectrum for Indoor Greenhouse Hydroponic Plants Veg and Flower
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Daylight Full spectrum: Every led is full spectrum included 420nm-780nm which effectively promote the synthesis of suga for your plants than the traditional red and blue growing lights.This plant lights has a 3500K color temperature which is ideal for all phrase of growing, both vegetation and flowe...
33. BambooMN Brand - 7.2" Black Bonsai Trimming Shear
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
These bonsai trimming shears measure just over 7.2" with a blade length of 2"These bonsai trimming shears work great for leaves, branches, and roots. Makes a great addition to any bonsai trimming kitThe high quality blade will stay sharp with proper use and care.Metal shears are hand forged from car...
34. Conifer Bonsai Soil by Tinyroots – 100% Organic Formulated for Junipers, Black Pine, White Pine, Cedar Cypress and Other Conifers, 2 Quarts
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Bonsai soil is a mix of 100% organic DOUBLE-SIFTED COMPOST MULCH, akadama, turface, coarse river sand, fine pine bark, and frit. Contains over 28 vital trace elements and minerals that are essential for the health of your Bonsai.Ground pine bark and river sand bring more nutritional benefit, All hea...
35. Ryuga Ashinaga Professional Bonsai Shear
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
The most commonly and widely used tool for all Bonsai work.The Ashinaga Shear is a basic tool for thinning and defoliating bonsai.Dimensions: 2 inch blades, 8 inches (201 mm) overall length.Carbon StealComes with a zippered carrying pouch.
36. Bonsai Jack Universal Organic Bonsai Soil Mix #221 2 Quart
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Screened and pre-washed mix. Optimal pH of 6.4Available in bag sizes from 2 quart to 28 gallons.Optimized for pH, water absorption, evaporation, bulk density and particle size.Ready to use for the vast majority of bonsai trees including tropicals. Phone support available with each order.Proven mix a...
37. Aonepro Bonsai Tool Kit 10PCS Set Carbon Steel Shear Cutter Scissor Wire Plant Gardening Nylon Case
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Make sure purchase from AonePro, Otherwise no Quality Guarantee & Return Anytime Service. This 10-in-1 Bonsai Tools Kit Set is made of high quality carbon steel and polished by human hands.Including Leaf Trimmer, Scissors, Jin pliers, Root Hook, Knob Cutter, Aluminium Wires and Wire cutter, etc. All...
38. Sophisticat Cat Litter Pink 30ltr 15000g
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Delivery available to UK and International addresses.This Sophisticat product is dispatched from the UK.Sold by Get Pet Supplies, only the best for your pet.
39. Bonsai Basics - A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation: A Pyramid Paperback (Pyramid Gardening Paperback)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Hamlyn
40. Growth Technology Ltd Bonsai Focus Repotting Mix 2 Litre
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 2
Bonsai Focus Repotting Mix is designed for best results with the widest range of bonsai treesIt is open textured to promote healthy root growthIt contains peat, fine grit, sand and fine barkContains no added nutrients to ensure control of growthIt is available in 2 litre bag
You have not filled in your flair but I'll assume Canada, so you've got a long way until a proper spring.
Your conifers will take a bit more time to ID. They need to be outdoors, but if you put them outside right now, they'll die from climate shock. When you put them outdoors in the Spring, they will be in for a weird year, having not had any wintertime dormancy (think back to what it's like when you miss an entire night of sleep), so you should prepare yourself for the possibility that you'll lose them. If they manage to survive till fall 2020, keep them outdoors forever after that. These are mountain plants and need to experience winter cold to survive more than a couple growing seasons.
If you are on the western half of Canada, visit nurseries in your area and see if you can find bags of pumice. If you're in the eastern half of Canada, you can consider something like Turface or similar. Both of these should be extremely affordable compared to bonsai soil. In addition to these, get sphagnum moss. You want the stuff that hasn't been pulverized into dust.
Get a large mixing tub and sieve and sift out all of the dust and small particles in whichever inorganic media you selected (i.e. the pumice vs. turface vs. other fine gravel-like substance). Aim for a consistent particle size so that your final mix will have lots of spaces in for oxygen.
Take the sphagnum moss and soak it for a good 20 minutes , pushing it down occasionally to ensure it gets fully wet. Then mix the moss and pumice/turface/etc into a blend. Plant your conifers into this without disturbing their existing roots and keeping a bit of the existing.soil Note that many if not all pines require beneficial mycorrhizal fungi in their soil to ensure that the roots are able to take up nutrients, so you may want to look into inoculating your soil somehow.
If this sounds complicated and you just want to order something that works and have the cash to burn, order something online like Boon's bonsai soil.
Your conifers will require full sun and to be outdoors. The pine, assuming it's a pine, will want to dry out a little bit between waterings. The spruce, assuming it's a spruce, will want to be a smidgen more moist than the pine. Start looking into bonsai care calendars and learning the overall annual cycle of activities and maintenance tasks (this will include feeding, pruning, thinning/needle plucking, shoot plucking, etc).
EDIT: One more thing -- avoid bonsai pots for your conifers for now. What you want for maximum success and best root growth is a pond basket. The ones you want look like this: https://www.amazon.com/Laguna-Sturdy-Plastic-Square-Planting/dp/B000256E5I/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=pond+basket&qid=1573233867&sr=8-9 These are great because they will absolutely guarantee that you cannot overwater your conifers, and you can use the basket as a support for wiring.
Yes, I can definitely expand on those subjects - I just didn't want to go into more detail on a subject you didn't originally ask for unless you were interested.
Also, make sure any tree you keep indoors is tropical. Junipers are commonly sold to beginners as bonsai, but they are advertised by those who don't know better as indoor trees. Such species need winter dormancy or they will eventually die.
This is the book I first got when I entered bonsai many years ago - still good and sustained my interest even after some initial trees died.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Survival-Manual-Tree-Tree/dp/0882668536
I got this beginner book a while back and it also Is well written and has tons of useful basic information for your beginner journey.
https://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-DK/dp/1465419586
> I see a lot of YouTubers using their shears to clip thin wire and I just cringe every time.
Bonsai shears are typical carbon steel and typical can stand up to aluminum wire with no issues. Sure it dulls them faster but if you cut on the back part of the blade, which rarely gets used anyway, it isn't a big deal. The problem is when you start using the tips on heavier wire like I did plus it dulls the tip down no matter the wire size and you want the tips to be super sharp.
> Would you recommend beginners start with the cheap Amazon pair
Within reason this is probably a good idea. The problem is I wouldn't recommend the $9 pair I got as the tips are too rounded over which makes all the detail work very hard. Here are the long handle ones I now own. Zoom in and look at the tips of each. Note how the left pair has the tip broken on the right blade and the middle pair look like both tips are broken.
A decent pair of shears / scissors are very helpful. I don't know why I waited to so long to buy a pair. For a beginner you don't need anything fancy, something like this would do just fine
I have been very happy with my Ryuga Concave Branch Cutters. Good quality, not expensive, have worked well for me as a intermediate hobbyist. I don't use these nearly as often as the shears.
Fertilizer - everyone has different opinions. This has much to do with the tree and what stage of development you're at. My go to is the Portland Rose Society 5-4-4. It is gentle, won't burn your plants, and encourages myochorrizal growth in your soil. Don't put this directly on your soil - it breaks apart very quickly.
I can't tell if your being serious here. JPN are the most stereotypical bonsai on the planet, obviously you have to be aware of that. Just type it into google. The first entire page of results.
1: Probably the bonsai most often seen by people are the juniper procumbens nana. They are commonly sold in malls, supermarkets, and department stores
2:When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a "Juniper Procumbens Nana."
3:Juniper Procumbens, aka Japanese Juniper, are what most people picture when they think of bonsai. This document is meant to describe them.
4: Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is strongly indentified with the art of bonsai. ... of the trunk and branches captures the essence of bonsai
5: This dwarf Juniper from Japan is the most popular evergreen in the U.S. When we think of a traditional bonsai and what it should look like, we think of a Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
I could go on for pages and pages but clearly you must see why i am having a hard time telling if your serious, just trying to get a rise, or are truly inexperienced, which isn't a bad thing, but if your inexperienced i would have thought you would have at least done a google search before making such a bold & incorrect statement like that.
The Bonsai Workshop by Herb Gustafson is pretty good. It's currently $7.84 on Amazon, which is a steal. I paid $20 for my copy, and would again.
Also, Bonsai Techniques I by John Naka is an out-of-print classic that is pretty expensive for a physical copy, but it can be found online with a simple google search. It's more in-depth, but really covers all the bases.
Bonsai Life Histories is another one I like. It isn't so much a basic technique book, but it shows a bunch of trees that have progressed over many years, which I have always found inspiring. I pull that one out about once a year and glean something new from it each time. Also pretty cheap on Amazon right now.
Heh, well welcome to the hobby. I must say that its been my experience that there are two... groups? in the hobby at the moment. Alot of the knowledgeable, experienced people tend to be a bit older, and hence not as computer savy. This can probably explain the lack of polished web pages devoted to bonsai.
If there is a bonsai club in your area, I'd suggest joining them and attending their meetings. There are two equi distant from where I live, and both of them have monthly meetings, demonstrations, etc. that are very informative. Both have many people who have been doing bonsai for longer than I've been alive.
If you are looking for a book, many of them will go over the same information (repotting, the basic styles, basic propagation methods, etc.) and then something else. This book is fairly decent in that it shows pictures of 50 trees at various points in their lives:
http://www.amazon.com/Bonsai-Life-Histories-Lives-Photos/dp/1552096157
Its very interesting to see the progression of a tree over a decade.
The last bit of adivce I can give is to subscribe to Bonsai Focus (http://www.bonsaifocus.com/) a bi monthly magazine devoted (obviously) to bonsai. Each issue contains a gallery of very nice bonsai, a tree critique (send a picture of a pre bonsai and getting different suggestions with drawings of how to style it), a "master class" where they demonstrate an advance technique, and a couple of styling demonstrations with explanations of why the artist chose to do it the way it was done. Plus a few other minor features... All in all, its very informative, and again, inspiring.
> Just spray it out, drill a little, spray it out, etc. Ceramic bits don't like to be gunked up with the dust, and water helps. The bit I have is about 3/4 inch, I've never tried starting small and widening. There are different types of bits for different types of tile/stone/etc, but mine look like this:
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> https://www.amazon.com/Amico-Diamond-Tipped-Metal-Ceramic/dp/B00880CFJS
Okay that would do the job!! Gah I was going to do a single, large center hole with my angle-grinder (and put steel mesh over that) as I've got a plant needing re-potting and really want to use this one if possible, I wonder if I can find a bit like that locally am going to have to make some calls!
I was thinking you'd start out with 1/8" bits and then work your way up, boring bigger holes each time- if there's a 'doorknob'-type bit for ceramic that'd be ideal for me, would put a ton of 3/4" holes and call it a day! Time to see what local shops have because if I can't buy locally I'll probably just use the angle-grinder as I want to re-pot this guy right while he's starting to flower (right now is 3 days into setting flower buds)
My advice is to really consider other peoples suggestions, enjoy yourself, read the links in the sidebar and don't forget to water it!
The only cat litter that I know of is 'Sophisticat Pink'. They sell it in Pets at Home, sometimes buy one get one half price kind of deals. Looks like it is now called 'Sanicat' on the bag.
Can't do mobile links from pets at home website, but it is £12.50 a bag. This is the old branding: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00366WP80
Forgot to answer the other questions, yes you can just use it 100% as is out of the bag. For tiny trees I sieve out the smallest particles and use those. It is easier to pour it around the roots when the cat litter is dry and then water well. The first time you water, you can hear it fizzing. Water retention is not a problem at all, just make sure to use fertiliser most of the year as it is completely inert.
What I'll be doing is, I'm going to order [these](https://www.amazon.com/Laguna-Sturdy-Plastic-Square-Planting/dp/B000256E5I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1541539284&sr=8-4&keywords=pond+baskets) and slip them into these pots so they can have the room to grow and recover. The reason for this is you want the tree to have access to air and the roots will grow radially and "air prune." These pots will ultimately promote better root growth which in turn will promote better health of the tree.
I am installing an individual drip/misting system next weekend. I found something on amazon that was cheap and bought an analog timer as well. I can update you when I install if you'd like. I am going away in a couple weeks and don't trust even my friends to water them properly and have piece of mind that it will be done and done efficiently as well.
Currently working on setting up some grow lights next to a south facing window. From reading the previous posts about this and doing some of my own research I’m thinking of the following:
6500k T5 or T8 lights (maybe on something like this?) https://www.amazon.com/Start-Light-System-Stand-Fixture/dp/B0001XLSGQ?th=1&psc=1
AOVOK LED grow lights (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CNRSGJC#Ask
Any recommendations on what light is the best? I’m planning on setting up a 2 or 3 level shelf in front of the window. I don’t have enough space outside for my jade and portulacaria afra and wanted to get them more light. Thanks!
https://imgur.com/a/BHLBM
I just got this Juniper bonsai at the Sakura Matsuri in DC yesterday! I'm excited because I've wanted to get another bonsai after a few failed attempts before with ficus. I've put him outside. I bought some
soil (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007H14XAI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
and fertilizer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07483PHWW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
Any suggestions with the buds? He looks ok to me so far. I am super nervous about him being outside, but I know he'll be fine and happier.
So is something like this not considered proper soil for a juniper?
I do believe the tree to be 5 years old. I have had it for over 2 years myself, and a friend purchased it from somewhere and was told it was 3 years old then. Maybe my naivete has opened me up to scrutiny and I apologize.
Also, is it more harmful to replant a tree in the winter or let it remain in almost complete potting soil with no drainage? Yes, in my stupidity, i potted it in a closed-bottom container in potting soil earlier this year. I should have consulted resources before making that jump I guess.
The plant has lived inside it's whole life, so I'm sure that's another fault against me. Once spring rolls around if I still have a plant to work with I will try to get it into the correct cycle of being outside.
I do appreciate the tough love, and I want to take this seriously. I guess I joined this sub without realizing just how serious you all were.
Everything i've read online about grow lights (very little i've found relating to bonsai) , they always say 16 hours. I bought a 4' grow light this one and a month ago and I've been keeping then under the light for a good 12-15 hours . And all seems good so far.
I'm too new to comment on the soil i'm afraid :)
OK bullets here we go!
Original thread
Dec 7th 2014 you know the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Aka my B-day
It didn't drop all of its leaves, the ones that are super dark green in the first album were the survivors and most made it through.
Here's the source Amazon vendor.
I agree once I got it I as a gift I should have checked with the vendor about prior living conditions.
I'll email about the situation before shipping.
My Questions about keeping it indoors were related to several posts about the possibility of keeping them indoors year round. I was just worried that they could freeze solid in the pots that they are in. we have lousy light conditions in the canyon that we live in during the winter ~3 hrs direct light on a clear day. Okay no cutting till spring. I think thats best to help develop the trunk anyways, right?
"Before was 5 days ago :)
*I was worried about how much "life" the tree had when it showed up vs how fast it lost it's leaves. So I got the bulbs (11 dollars for both) I attributed it to it getting frozen during shipping, but now I think it might have been due to it's prior storage vs being in my house.
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+1 for neem oil.
Even if you don't have spider mites, you can and should spray your trees every week or two with a diluted neem oil mixture (water+neem oil+a drop or two of dish soap and shake).
Spray both the top and underside of the leaves as well as the trunk/soil. It will keep the leaves healthy and shiny and help prevent future invasions from an array of pests.
This is the light I got:
Roleadro Upgrade and Newly Developed LED Grow Light Full Spectrum 2nd Generation Series 300w Plants Light https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI3AFYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TtlOzbXWSYYMW
I also just picked up a cheap $9 timer on amazon. Works like a champ. I keep mine on from 9:30am to 9:30pm
Edit: here is the timer
Century 24 Hour Plug-in Mechanical Timer Grounded https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MVFF59S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AvlOzbW25N6CN
Thank you! Would this soil be okay? It's in German but you can see what it looks like. http://www.amazon.de/Bonsai-Erde-Hausmischung-Bonsai-Fachgeschäft-ltr-Abpackung/dp/B009JCP05K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411758289&sr=8-3&keywords=bonsai+erde
Also, just checking the soil out again: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonsai-Focus-Repotting-Mix-Litre/dp/B00BBAMIDK
Comments indicate the soil is great for Chinese elms, which is actually why I got it. Could I have packed the soil too tight?
Just spray it out, drill a little, spray it out, etc. Ceramic bits don't like to be gunked up with the dust, and water helps. The bit I have is about 3/4 inch, I've never tried starting small and widening. There are different types of bits for different types of tile/stone/etc, but mine look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Amico-Diamond-Tipped-Metal-Ceramic/dp/B00880CFJS
https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Solenoid-110-VAC-Normally-Closed/dp/B007N0J98E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499072073&sr=8-1&keywords=water+solenoid+110v
https://www.amazon.com/Century-Plug-Mechanical-Timer-Grounded/dp/B00MVFF59S/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1499072056&sr=8-6&keywords=timer
+some hoses / tubes / enclosure for your electronics and a few hours of your time.
you should be able to construct a nice system for 50-100 dollar
I'm not sure if this is the exact one, but it looks like it.
I would buy bonsai jack soil, but I don't know how much extra they'll charge you for shipping or if it's even available in your country.
When I search amazon.es, I can find products made with peat moss and sand which isn't very good for bonsai. This 2mm-5mm clay soil would work very well for bonsai. And in Japan they use akadama which is very expensive in my country, but looks much more affordable for you.
How about this one? I've been looking for one myself as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH3CFB2/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_cppRCbYKMV9WA
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XH3CFB2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H6ZN0NU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Got the tip from u/SockUnicorn after they posted a setup!
Any colin lewis book, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0882668536/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B0000DGG1U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1415214506&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40
It's Tesco cat litter.
Though I've just ordered some of this to try out.
Its this: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B009JCP05K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Quite granular and water does not retain. Thus, in summer I have to water the plant twice, else its not enough.
I had mealy bugs on my Powder puff and aphids on my crape myrtle. I eventually got rid of them using Sevin.
Here's the neem oil I used.
Dyna-Gro NEM-008 Neem Oil, 8 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012BGXVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_apa_i_vONSDb4QGQJ3G
Are any of these more reputable than the other?
http://www.amazon.com/Ryuga-Ashinaga-Professional-Bonsai-Shear/dp/B00AB3WBXK/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1420746591&sr=8-27&keywords=bonsai+shear
http://www.amazon.com/Stanwood-Bonsai-Tool-Professional-Japanese/dp/B00CVUZZ2U/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1420745910&sr=8-5&keywords=bonsai+shear
http://www.amazon.com/JAPAN-Bonsai-Tool-TinyGreen-Professional/dp/B00MGESBMM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420746745&sr=8-2&keywords=tinygreen+shear
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonsai-Basics-Comprehensive-Cultivation-Paperbacks/dp/0600619109/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344196648&sr=8-1
I bought three books myself, and this is by far the best one that I've read as a starter book. It's simple, explains about what a tree is on a photosynthesis etc level, but in a way that people who haven't studied biology can understand. I frequently go back to this book if I'm in doubt of small general issues.
I was given this tree, this soil, and these pellets for my birthday recently. I live 10 feet away from a window at work and the idea was to keep the tree either next to my desk or on the window sill where it will be facing the east and be in sunlight from sunrise to about 3/4pm every day.
I have no idea how to get started, absolute no idea. This is what the tree looks like.