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3-Sep-2004
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Re: [IBC] increase leaf size
On 3 Sep 2004 at 20:01, John Kingscott wrote:
> My little acer always seems to die off. I was sure it wasn't but I think its > basically down to watering and my lack of it. But now that its grown back > the leaf size has increased - is this down to my care or something else? > We could answer this better if we knew something about the tree and the care you have been giving it. Where do you keep it? Inside? Outside? In and Out? What soil is it in? How often do you water? How do you water? How much light does it have? How often do you fertilize? How long have you had this tree? Which Acer is it? Is it your _only_ tree? My guess will be that it is your care -- somehow. Large leaves indicate (at least partially) a struggle to survive. Note that large leaves don't really matter until you want to display your tree. Jim Lewis - jklewis@nettally.com - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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3-Sep-2004
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Re: [IBC] increase leaf size
I agree with Jim but would add that things are not always cut and dried. I have a forest of about 15 airlayered Japanese mountain maples. Another layer, from the same genetic parent was added to the forest this spring.
It went into exactly the same soil mix, was fertilised the same, had the same light, temperature and care. It grew leaves double the size of the parent plant and four times the size of the others in the same forest dish. Next year, I anticipate they will start to equal out. It may take some time but I'm certain it will blend in eventually. Yours may just need the correct conditions. Give us the details and we'll do our best to help. Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales Last edited by TreeBay : 4-Sep-2004 at 03:45 AM. |
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5-Sep-2004
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Re: [IBC] increase leaf size
Xref: www.newsranger.com rec.arts.bonsai:40152
eek.. My lovely bonsai database seems to have disappeared but no matter - I don't have many trees. I wasn't sure of the type of acer palmatum it was but I think reading this main problems have been water and light. I kept it outside and was in a fairly sunny spot. When it died back, and I'm pretty sure this was due to watering and my lack of it, I put it in a shadier spot and watered it well. I guess that these factors combined have increased the leaf size. It needs a load more care in the future. On a similar note I have another acer that I have been trying to reduce the leaf size for years. Its a standard acer, pretty healthy. Every year I defoliate, every year they come back as big as ever! John "Jim Lewis" <jklewis@NETTALLY.COM> wrote in message news:41389D42.10323.7DB99D@localhost... > On 3 Sep 2004 at 20:01, John Kingscott wrote: > > > My little acer always seems to die off. I was sure it wasn't but I think its > > basically down to watering and my lack of it. But now that its grown back > > the leaf size has increased - is this down to my care or something else? > > > > We could answer this better if we knew something about the tree > and the care you have been giving it. > > Where do you keep it? Inside? Outside? In and Out? > What soil is it in? > How often do you water? How do you water? > How much light does it have? > How often do you fertilize? > How long have you had this tree? > Which Acer is it? > Is it your _only_ tree? > > My guess will be that it is your care -- somehow. Large leaves > indicate (at least partially) a struggle to survive. > > Note that large leaves don't really matter until you want to > display your tree. > > Jim Lewis - jklewis@nettally.com - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests > are like genealogists: We know our roots! > > ************************************************** ************************** **** > ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ > ************************************************** ************************** **** > >>-->> The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ <<--<< > +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail BONSAI-REQUEST@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM +++++ |
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