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Thickening the trunk of a starter plant

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Posted 8 years 5 months ago #30623
How do. You quicken the thickness of a starter plant. Do you keep cutting the end off or let it continue o grow?
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Posted 8 years 5 months ago #30624
The answer is a little complex so the best thing for me to do is refer you to this article.

www.bonsaiempire.com/blog/bonsai-trunk-creation
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Posted 8 years 5 months ago #30625
Okay, after re-reading your question it is to let it grow.
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Posted 8 years 5 months ago #30626
Just remember, speed is not everything. A slower proces with more cutting back will in the long run probably give you the better bonsai with less scarring.
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