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14-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Country: England
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2 And A Half Year Old Tree - Next Steps?
I took a cutting form from thousand star tree about 2 and a half years ago - it is not 81/2 inches tall. The only thing i have done with is so far is repot it into a larger container and trim the roots - this was nearly fatal - it very nearly didn't make it.
However it has recovered and new grow has appeared - it has also started to flower. the question is what do I do next - The root system is very shallow - therefore do I leave it to estabilish itself (oh - there is also a minor pest problem in the soil - in the process of sorting that out to) to I plant it in a larger container and let it grow bigger. Any suggestions would be useful - as am new to all this. Thanks Sally |
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14-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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I assume you mean a serrissa (serissa foetides) ...
They will pout at the drop of a hat, dropping their leaves and sometimes outright dying on you. First, I would make sure the tree is healthy before you do anything. I would get it stablized in the pot. It needs to recover from the first trauma before you start again. Top growth= root growth, so let it grow to regain vigor- if you have pests treat for them but otherwise let it grow... Does the tree have any taper? I'm guessing not- Again, I'd let the roots grow to work on this as well as any low growing branches- let grow freely- 3' out if need be... Once your tree has recovered it can be moved into a larger pot to achieve the aforementioned design goals quicker. Then you can worry about branching. That should keep you busy for a year or or two or three... Jim TX |
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14-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
Join Date: Aug-2002
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Country: England
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Thanks Jim
It has some taper, the trunk grows up about 2 inches it then splits into 2, one side is short and the other is about 6 inches long - haven't any ideas what to do with it yet. but as you say i think the roots need to develop first. What sort of sun light do you recomend for these type of tree? The main tree that this cutting came from is quite sick ( see unhealthy bonsai) the cutting is o.k but - they all seem a little fragile - they don't appear to like change in temp - sun etc - what are the best conditions - i live in the UK where we don't see a great deal of sunshine!!! Thanks for your suggestions Sally |
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14-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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I'm kinda the wrong person to ask...
I used to live in Ohio- zone 4- had them inside near a tinted window that opened to shade- they did fine- when Imoved them to what should have been a better environment aka green house, they all croaked. Now i live in TX zone 8-9- someoen gave me a bunch more so threw them on a bench. No winter protection threw water at them occasionally. This past Spring I chopped the roots back threw them into bigger pots- they're still doing fine... again, no special treatment... Then I hear how finicky they are... Textbook care would be- they are subtropical- i.e., I should be able to use them for landscaping- don't overwater. I would think you'd be able to give them all but full summer sun... Fertilize during active growth, avoid sudden changes. Give winter protection as a tropical. I use "Indoor Bonsai" by Paul Lesniewisasfgasgrqgsaaarghh! as my main tropical reference. Probably would be even more relevent for you. That and I hunt down Mary Miller.... Jim TX |
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