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Old 2-Mar-2004   #1
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Yet Another Azalea

ive been growing this bonsai for a few years, and i thought it might be good material for a bonsai, im not very good at choosing good material though.



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sorry the photo's are the best i could take because of the position it is in.
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Old 3-Mar-2004   #2
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anyone? because if its no good i have to reloacte it anyway, that part of the garden is about o be dug up.
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Yes of course dig, it brother. Cut it back and see how she sprouts. Post it again in a year!!!
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kk thanks dood, when u cut should i just use grafting stuff?
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also, what is the best season to dig up azalea's? cuase its just started autumn here.
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Best time? Right after the big flush of flowers fade in early summer, or right before they bulldoze.
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well its early autumn here now, should i still dig it up? im planning on putting it into a training box, and am going to use potting mix, moss peat and orchid mix. this a good idea?
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Sounds like a solid plan. Good luck!
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ok i just neded some1 to confirm that, i recently killed an azalea so this time im being extra careful
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i cut mine back in mid summer and now its autumn, it's got leaves coming out!
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