InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Bonsai Garden Forumshttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/forums@instantasp.co.ukFri, 18 May 2012 03:37:03 GMT20http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic724-5-1.aspxThanks Kath, I'll do that. I've got a trayful of small trees that I repotted today so I think they'll all be in overnight until this cold weather passes.</P><P>DarylSun, 17 Feb 2008 18:47:03 GMTdarylhttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic724-5-1.aspx<FONT face=Tahoma>Hi Daryl,</FONT><P><FONT face=Tahoma>A lot of the microphylla/encliandra fuchsias are hardy and survive the winter, if planted in the ground. If they have a 'free-root-run' they become quite large bushes. The problem with leaving one in a pot, especially a plastic pot, is that it's easier for the frost to kill the roots.</FONT></P><P><FONT face=Tahoma>I would put it in the garage overnight with these cold temperatures that we are experiencing atm but place it in a sheltered spot, outside during the daylight hours.</FONT>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:38:02 GMTKathhttp://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Topic724-5-1.aspxHello bonsai gardeners <P>I bought a microphylla in the autumn intending to make a bonsai or two with it. It has been outside quite happily flowering until very recently. </P><P align=center><IMG style="WIDTH: 219px; HEIGHT: 277px" height=354 src="http://forums.bonsaigarden.net/Uploads/Images/6bf34667-d3d2-45fd-a5b7-0b94.JPG" width=257></P><P>This morning I went to repot it and divide it up and its looking a bit dark on the leaves. I had assumed that it was hardy but now I'm wondering if I should be giving it some frost protection. I haven't got a greenhouse so the alternative to outside would be a garage which has lots of natural light. </P><P>Which would be best?</P><P>DarylSun, 17 Feb 2008 15:38:47 GMTdaryl