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Old 10-Jul-2003   #4
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Re: Re: Re: Moss Growth

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Originally posted by Bonsai Noob


The root mass and soil is very very compact around that area and didnt really want to risk damage to the exposed roots on the surface. Its always the same... the side of the tree that has the exposed roots is the side that is starting to get all the moss grow again. To remove the soil here I think would damage these roots...but then I am far from experienced

Cheers

Adrian


Old soil requires replenishment for the health of the tree, especially at the crown. If it has been 20 years without replacement it is undoubtedly very compacted and dense. You can work slowly do the work piecemeal over a number of repottings, but that moss problem is a symptom with a definite cause.

Good luck!

Matt
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