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18-Dec-2003
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
 
Join Date: Feb-2002
Location: Israel Ganei-Tikva
Country: ISRAEL
Posts: 736
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Hi,
The most significant bonsai grower in Israel, the late Mr. Rafael Shami, used for bonsai soil pure Tuff (crushed lava stone). Rafael had a lot of agricultural knowledge and had one of the largest flower nurseries in Israel, he used to export all over the world (including Japan) and He had won a lot of medals for his flowers. He had more than 400 Bonsai and pre Bonsai trees, without discussing their artistic value there is no question that they where the healthiest trees I had ever seen. Rafael did not add any organic matter to his soil (Fred!) he used to say that the root ball had enough organic matter by itself. He used computerized irrigation with constant fertilizer; he did not screen his soil and used it as is (Fred!). For same years I do some experiments with tuff base soil. I had checked the dust of the Tuff with over watering and although it becomes muddy it never caked, still I do screen the Tuff before using it. The mixes I use contain at list 80% Tuff, and I believe that my trees are very healthy. I am Sorry for not posting for a long time due to very difficult times in our family.
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18-Dec-2003
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Bonsai nare-do-well
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Thanks for taking the time to explain things to me. Sometimes I am a little dense ;o( No problems using the article the way you explained it. |
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22-Dec-2003
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Bonsai nare-do-well
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Since my little article on soil was posted I have had many inquiries about where I get my fir bark. I have avoided answering that question. I am after all a businessman and my sources are important to me.
But seeing as how you people have been so nice I will share the information I do, after all, have three dogs ;o) Sorry couldn't help myself. |
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22-Dec-2003
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
Join Date: Feb-2002
Location: Israel Ganei-Tikva
Country: ISRAEL
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LOL
 Thank you Ron.
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Shalom (Peace), Moshe. Colors are an optic illusion of light – As viewers for the bonsai creation. M.S.C. |
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22-Dec-2003
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Bonsai nare-do-well
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Actually if anyone really wants to know . Almost any place that sells orchids will also sell fir bark. Most of the time pre-sifted.
I just could not pass up the chance to pull a joke |
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22-Dec-2003
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Behr Appleby
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Tooooooooooo Funny Ron...got to love the 'fir bark'...
Thanks Behr |
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22-Dec-2003
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Carrier of Bonsai Fever
Join Date: Oct-2001
Location: So-Cal, US of A
Country: America The Beautiful
USDA Zone: Zone 9-10
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Good to see this topic again. I guess it should be shaken out every year or so. check out old old thread I really liked...
http://forum.bonsaitalk.com/showthr...=&threadid=1454
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14-Apr-2004
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Bonsai nare-do-well
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A while back (see page 2 of this thread) I talked about this new soil mix I was using. Just thought I would update with a current picture of the trees. Looks like soil mix #1 works best. For me at least.
Bit of a difference in heights since December isn't it |
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