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18-Feb-2002
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bonsaiTALK Craftsman
Join Date: Nov-2001
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Leptospermum Novice
I impulsively just bought a New Zealand Tea Tree and then rushed home to find it's not for the faint of heart. Any tips from someone whose had success?
Most of my high-light demand plants go under fluorescents in the winter, everybody's booted out in the Spring. I'm in Zone 5 so frost until 1st full moon in May. Any words of wisdom? |
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18-Feb-2002
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Re: Leptospermum Novice
Just be very careful not to overwater it...
It shouldn't be allowed to dry out entirely, because there is no second chance, but soggy feet is certain death. Regards, Matt
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8-Mar-2008
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Mar-2008
Location: San Bernardino, CA
Country: USA
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I'm in the exact same boat. Went exploring at a local nursery here in southern california and fell in love with the look of the plant, bought it, brought it home and look it up on the internet...and I find out it almost always dies on newbies (such as myself). Oh well. I might just plant it out in the yard and leave it as the attractive plant that it is rather than sacrificing it like I originally planned.
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8-Mar-2008
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Ti-tree
There are 83 species and 6 sub species. 79 are endemic to Australia and 1 tropical species.
Now the most common is possibly the one you have. Leptospermum scoparium rubrum. This one is among the prettiest. This one is likely to die if you look at it the wrong way. It does not like it roots disturbed too much. We have a guy in Western Australia that grows them with a modicum of success he suggest not to much root disturbance. They can handle both cold and sub topical zones. This one is a hybrid take no more than one third of the roots and tease them more than cut. I would try one of the hardier ones like, pink cascade, or brachyandrum. Hope this helps you some Pup.
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