July 4: A tropical storm was forecasted to hit us so I placed all my adeniums on the ground under cover of their platform. Wouldn't you know it...slugs ate the bark of some of my trees.
August 12: Unpotted this one year old as it was growing out of its 8" panterra bowl.
I am hoping that with time the scarred trunk due to slugs will look "aged."
Trimmed the roots, pruned the branches, and defoliated somewhat. Will dry for a week or so. This will be the first tree for bonsai soil (gritty mix). What! No akadama nor pumice on island? Shoot...looks like it will be turface, chicken grit, and pine bark (if it's available).
