Satsuki Azalea 1

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Satsuki Azalea 1

Satsuki Azalea

Satsuki Azalea · Rhododendron indicum

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2023-03-12
Training started
2020-01-01
Origin
2013-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-11
Container
—
Style
—
Size
—
Exhibition-ready
No

2023 PSBA Spring Sale elderly club member's family

Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Monitor soil moisture closely. Roots still need hydration.
Pruning
Remove suckers and overly vigorous shoots.
Wiring
Continue wiring as needed before dormancy sets in.
Pests Disease
Clean bench and soil surface to minimize pest carryover.
Winter Protection
Prepare wintering shelter. Avoid root freeze.
Deadwood Carving
Best time for jin and uro work.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-11Observation
    BenchPhotos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowe…
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-04-05Ground Plant
    Front YardPlanted in ground
  • 2024-04-22Observation
  • 2024-04-05Observation
  • 2023-03-20Observation
  • 2023-03-18Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18Wire
    Courtyard
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

8 events

2026
  • 2026-06-11 23:15Observation
    Bench

    Photos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowers yet, still recovering perhaps.

    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • +5
2025
  • 2025-07-13 21:16Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-04-05 19:00Ground Plant
    Front Yard

    Planted in ground

2024
  • 2024-04-22 16:19Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • 2024-04-05 09:23Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
2023
  • 2023-03-20 13:25Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Wire
    Courtyard

Photos

June 2026

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12

July 2025

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — cover photoCover
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

April 2024

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05

March 2023

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Mid Fall
Watering
Monitor soil moisture closely. Roots still need hydration.
Pruning
Remove suckers and overly vigorous shoots.
Wiring
Continue wiring as needed before dormancy sets in.
Pests Disease
Clean bench and soil surface to minimize pest carryover.
Winter Protection
Prepare wintering shelter. Avoid root freeze.
Deadwood Carving
Best time for jin and uro work.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-11Observation
    BenchPhotos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowe…
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-04-05Ground Plant
    Front YardPlanted in ground
  • 2024-04-22Observation
  • 2024-04-05Observation
  • 2023-03-20Observation
  • 2023-03-18Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18Wire
    Courtyard
View full timeline →

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