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22-Jul-2002
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The cuts were made in the bark all the way around the top and bottom mark. The bark was peeled off, and the cambium scraped. No traces of cambium can remain or the layer will not emit roots from that place. If that happens and the cut is bridged by bark instead of forming roots, I will end up right back where I started.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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In this side view, you can see how the trunk rolls towards the viewer, and sinks under the tree. While you can not see this from the front view of the tree, it is a large fault and is not acceptable in good bonsai.
Even if the tree lacks great exposed roots, it would be acceptable if the trunk flared and went into the ground nice and straight. A good bonsai should have no negative taper and there should be no voids around the trunk. |
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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A view of the back of the trunk at ground line. You can see how the trunk dives in towards the front. There is even a little space between the wood and the soil.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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Rootone (a powdered rooting hormone) is applied to the entire cut area. I can expect some of the hormone will be washed away by watering, so I rub it well into the top cut area to make sure it works its magic.
We're getting close now, folks! |
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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I wrapped a coil of 2mm wire around the top portion of the cut to help guide the roots where I want them! That is: To radiate out in an even fashion all the way around the trunk. I hope this is not too much to ask for.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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I had to cut some notches in the plastic to accommodate the larger surface roots. This is easier done before lacing the pot back together.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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The pot is laced up with wire and squished down firmly into the soil in the existing container. The pot will be filled up with soil to support the developing roots.
Make sure the pot overlaps at the joint some, so that the soil won't wash out when it is watered! |
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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The pot in place, and ready to dump in the soil.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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The soil mixture used is a 50/50 blend of sifted 1/8" red lava, and sifted redwood bark. Nothing special is added to the soil.
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22-Jul-2002
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Greybeard
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The soil is added to a height of about 5/8" over the top of the layer. I feel that this will provide a little margin for error on drying out, yet give the layer area plenty of air. The soil is lightly compacted and then watered-in with a solution of B-1 vitamin dissolved in water.
I will set the tree in the shade. Last edited by bonsaial1 : 22-Jul-2002 at 01:07 AM. |
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