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29-Jul-2006
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Feb-2006
Location: Humboldt County, CA
Country: USA
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Haru no Sono flowers
hey guys and gals,
i have an azalea, haru no sono, and its flowers are coming along beautifully. i noticed that before they actually bloom, they look kind of wilted. this is most evident where there is 2 or 3 flowers in close proximity. i am wondering if i should remove some of 'weaker' flower buds to encourage stronger growth on the others. i can post pics if needed thanks mike |
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1-Aug-2006
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day-clay-dreamster
Join Date: Jun-2005
Location: Gennep
Country: the Netherlands
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Dear 420foy
Here is a picture of a Haru no Sons in full bloom. It is not a bonsai only a cutling. I decided to let it grow as a little scrub in a pot. Enjoy the flowers , which are realy wonderfull !!! Kind regards Morea |
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1-Aug-2006
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Bear the dog!
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Why not try it and see? As you know, removing dead flowers will encourage new ones to grow, but if they are competing against each other as you say, it could work to strengthen a few. Seems a waste though. Maybe it's because there isn't enough nutrients? Try giving the plant some more phosphorus
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1-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Adept
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It is very common to remove some of the multiple flowers when the bonsai is set for display. Generally, the early flowers are removed and any remainng buds as the main group of "display" flowers start to bloom. This adds more balance to the flowering and lengthens the time of flowering by a few days. Adding fertilizer probably won't help much at this stage as the wilting is more due to the additional strain and water requirements due to flowering.
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1-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master
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There is also the possibility that it is caused by "Petal Blight" you can treat this with a fungicide just before the flower buds open.
Here is a neat variety, one of many that are in my collection. This only happens once in a while. (hope it posts, never tried to upload a pic before) Bob O |
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2-Aug-2006
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Bear the dog!
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kind of reminds me of '2 face' the old batman villian. I'm sure the tree isnt a criminal mastermind though
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2-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Journeyman
Join Date: Feb-2006
Location: Humboldt County, CA
Country: USA
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that flower's really nice. i think when two opposite phenotypes are expressed at the same time its called a chimera, or chimeral mutation. there are some really interesting mutations out there...
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2-Aug-2006
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bonsaiTALK Master
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I forgot to mention that this Satsuki variety is "Eikan".
Mike, Yes this is an interesting mutation. Of five petals there are 2 pink, 2 white, and the fifth is evenly split. Every year the blooms are eagerly anticipated because I never know what might show up. I have about 40 varieties of Satsuki. Bob O |
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