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Repotted Acer Bonsai


Repotted Acer Bonsai

3-4 year old cutting from large Acer in garden



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Wow! How big was the cutting when you planted it? That's done really well.

8 May, 2013

 

Difficult to say, at least half the size it is now, I think it was in bud

8 May, 2013

 

you could do more and sell them!!

8 May, 2013

 

I think this was a fluke ~ plus I think it may be nearer 5 years old!!!!
My memory :-))

8 May, 2013

 

Nah ~ not a fluke!!! bet you could grow more! looks lovely and healthy to me

8 May, 2013

 

It is I promise ~ mind you i like my little home grown Oaks which take everytime ~ will add photo
When I repot the Bonsai I use Akadama soil as a top dressing laid over 40% grit mixed with ericaceous soil, the Akadama is little clay balls making for a nice, neat and clean looking pot plus they are a good guide for watering

8 May, 2013

 

oh, they sound a very good idea ~ those clay balls ~ do they help retain water too?

oh yes please ~ love to see the little oaks.

8 May, 2013

 

Yes they do retain water, when they go light beige its time to water ~ you can actually use them as a complete medium without anything else, they are perfect for drainage but a tad expensive.

8 May, 2013

 

looks as if they are very effective

~ best to use as a top layer?

8 May, 2013

 

Thanks for this Tubby . . . I've never heard of Akadama, but will try to find it for my bonsai trees :)

8 Oct, 2013

 

Great photos, superb garden.

I use half baked non-clumping clay cat litter (Sophisticat Pink) as an alternative to Akadama. It's far less expensive and doesn't break down as quickly.It's light pink in colour when dry and terracotta colour when wet.
Also excellent for taking cuttings and planting seeds.
Check out my blog 'plants in containers (outdoord)'.

peace n love
StJ

23 Jan, 2016



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