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17-Jul-2005

#11

tom_termine

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Location: Sudbury, MA

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Originally Posted by jeremy_norbury

I'm butting in here to tell you that you have to remove those terrible weeds which have infested your pot.

Funny you should mention those - I spent a bunch of time today yanking them out. Amazing little root systems they have! That particular weed (is it Irish moss, or something like that) is especially difficult to reign in.

I hear ya.

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19-Jul-2005	#12
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,917	Looks like a Lysiloma...Desert Fern I have one...interesting speciman... If that ID is correct, here's some data: Lysiloma microphylla v. thornberri, Feather Bush, Desert Fern Family – Fabaceae (Pea). Native only to Southeastern Arizona…Rincon Mountains, 2800’-4000’. Fabaceae family is on the Arizona protected species list. Deciduous (cold and drought). Damage below 30ºF. Drops leaves in spring, just before releafing. Blooming: Spring…creamy white, puff ball flowers. CARE: Likes full sun. Protect from frost and cold wind. Hardy to 30ºF…damage below 32ºF. Water liberally (grows faster)…sparingly in winter, to keep soil evenly moist. Feed weekly during growing season. Repot every other year…when buds start to swell. Pruning: Continually trim back new growth during growing season. Wire: Anytime. Again, if it is a Lysiloma, you may be fortunate to have obtained it since it is on Arizona's protected species list. Take good care of it. __________________ BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain. THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life. Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California Last edited by PatArizona : 19-Jul-2005 at 04:59 AM. Reason: spacing

19-Jul-2005	#13
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	That particular weed is sagina. It passes for Irish moss in the states. It is a pain once extablished in bonsai pots. It can form very dense mats that prevent water from penetrating the soil. Get rid of it ASAP.

19-Jul-2005	#14
Bonsainut Carrier of Bonsai Fever Join Date: Oct-2001 Location: So-Cal, US of A Country: America The Beautiful USDA Zone: Zone 9-10 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,833	[QUOTE=PatArizona]I . Again, if it is a Lysiloma, you may be fortunate to have obtained it since it is on Arizona's protected species list. QUOTE] I have all you can handle if you're interested. uh.. I mean yes they are rare and I have a couple, pricey though. __________________ Keep growing,---'Nut Lethal Use of Farce

20-Jul-2005	#15
tom_termine bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: Sudbury, MA Country: USA USDA Zone: 5b AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 139	overwintering... So, for all of you Lysiloma owners... How do you overwinter yours? With other tropicals (e.g., ficus, buttonwood)? With subtropicals (e.g., euro olive, bougs, pomegranates)? With semi-hardy (trident maple, pyracantha)? The description posted makes them sound a bit more hardy than olives. Do they do better with a dormancy period? Thanks! __________________ Tom

21-Jul-2005	#16
PatArizona Bonsai Master, in my mind Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Back Home in Northern California Country: USA Posts: 1,917	Lysiloma...overwintering My experience is with one single plant. Note from my previous post: Native elevation is 2800-4000", So. AZ High Desert, and Hardyto 30ºF…damage below 32ºF. They probably would not survive extended temps below 32F. I bring mine into the garage DAILY when temps dip below 40F. Even at 4500' with ocassional snow, it's still So. AZ High Desert. I don't know of anyone else in the Tucson area that has one. __________________ BONSAI isn't about surviving in a storm, rather, how to dance in the rain. THE ONLY WAY: Always remember, and don't ever forget, that whatever you read here is not cast in concrete... the intent of any advice is to help. In no way should you feel that I’m saying that my way is the only way…heaven forbid! I've seen far too much of the "my way or the highway" attitude in bonsai as well as in other areas of life. Pat Patterson...Bonsai in the Greater Bay Area, Northern California Last edited by PatArizona : 21-Jul-2005 at 05:12 AM. Reason: Sp.

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