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Originally Posted by subnet_rx

How do you encourage root growth instead of leaf/branch growth on a new transplant? Should I be concerned that it's putting out new leaves that may or may not be able to be supported by the handicapped root system it has? I've been cutting branches to reduce evaporation surface, but this thing is bursting with new buds after about 3 weeks in a pot.

You are obsessing about nothing. If the tree is growing as you describe it is producing new roots as a matter of nature. However if you keep removing top growth you could in turn stress the root system and cause yourself some grief. Give it some time it will balance itself out.