Repotting a young privet
- gaeasblessings
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If you repot use something coarse, with no particles smaller then 1mm or bigger than 5-6 mm that drains well, and is able to absorb some water to retain moisture between waterings.
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leatherback wrote: If you repot use something coarse, with no particles smaller then 1mm or bigger than 5-6 mm that drains well, and is able to absorb some water to retain moisture between waterings.
Come on, LB. That might be a bit confusing for a beginner.
Look up information on this site such as re-potting and soil types before posting a question, it helps to show that you've done research.
For more information on re-potting I suggest this post from Graham Potter:
www.kaizenbonsai.com/bonsai-tree-care-in...-to-repotting-bonsai
And for soil I would recommend diatomaceous earth, because that's what I use. You don't even need to add any other ingredients, although the addition of bark can help retain moisture.
This article by Harry Harrington tells of how to source diatomaceous earth in many different countries:
www.bonsai4me.com/Basics/Basicscatlitter.htm
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BonsaiLearner wrote:
Come on, LB. That might be a bit confusing for a beginner.leatherback wrote: If you repot use something coarse, with no particles smaller then 1mm or bigger than 5-6 mm that drains well, and is able to absorb some water to retain moisture between waterings.
What is confusing about it?
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Suggesting Akadama, Pumice and Lava rock (or any other soil components) would have cleared this statement up in a beginner's mind.
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BonsaiLearner wrote: Come on, LB. That might be a bit confusing for a beginner.
Is it :huh:
For more information on re-potting I suggest this post from Graham Potter:
www.kaizenbonsai.com/bonsai-tree-care-in...-to-repotting-bonsai
Ah yes, this site consisting of numerous pages with in depth information about repotting and soil, for many different species, is much easier to understand and not confusing for a beginner at all.
I wonder why it starts with
"Introduction
Before I get into the meat of this subject I must apologize for it’s length and complexity."
It's a mallsai... and this is like giving someone who has a bicycle, the manual for a boeing 747.
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Basically you are saying it does not contain enough information. If you read the question, you will see the question was: "what kind of soil should I use?". To stay away from the discussion of whether you should acadama or cat litter filler, I decided to give the characteristics. If you disagree, give a better explanation. But saying it is confusing.. I disagree.BonsaiLearner wrote: How would they know how to find soil that's coarse, with no particles smaller than 1mm or bigger than 5-6mm, that drains well, and is able to absorb some water without you giving some examples.
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I chose Graham Potter's site because it goes into a lot of detail and I thought it would be useful. I neglected to think about what I had just said.
Sorry,
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My junipers have more pumice than as explained above. Boxwood is potted on the explained above. Forsythia has more organic matter (apparently they like more moist soil?)
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Toss in some lime powder, they like it, of course I'm just talking about the bushes in the yard. It wasn't exactly powder, yet.eangola wrote: Forsythia has more organic matter (apparently they like more moist soil?)
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