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Spam Vs. Spam
Join Date: Jun-2004
Location: Hurstbridge
Country: DownUnda
Posts: 1,529
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Preparing the Pot.
The Angophora needs 2 go into a training pot for a couple of years in order 2 develop bulk and branches. The pot here is the same size as the one it came in, and I've inverted an old Osmocote bucket so that the roots which grow will be more manageable at the next repot. The gravel at the base is there 2 prevent the soil falling thru the drainage holes. The soil mix consists of about 60% sifted potting mix (from the original rootball, as well as some additional proprietary mix) and 40% sharp gravel (in this case, it is basalt (bluemetal) sifted to ¼"). Many would question the wisdom of recycling soil the tree came in, but I am a firm believer in maintaining the original soil bacteria etc, especially if the tree is already in good health. I have been wrong before...
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