This Mel was from the nursery section at bunnings. I bought it in 2022. It was already growing as a clump on it's own, which is what interested me.
I repotted it into my mix and worked the roots when I got it. I let grow out and cut back a couple of times to start taper, and get some movement going.
Recently I repotted again into a large pot to really start getting some growth and thickening happening. I'll cut back hard again later.
May 2022. First root work.
Recent second root work.
Jan 2024
Melaleuca Preissiana - Clump Style
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Re: Melaleuca Preissiana - Clump Style
Nice!
I have a couple of mels that I grew from seed and am trying to develop into clumps, it's a great style to showcase them in a relatively natural way IMO. This is going to be a good one I think.
I have a couple of mels that I grew from seed and am trying to develop into clumps, it's a great style to showcase them in a relatively natural way IMO. This is going to be a good one I think.
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Re: Melaleuca Preissiana - Clump Style
I love clumps and this is good stock! Look forward to the progression.
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Re: Melaleuca Preissiana - Clump Style
Another fan of the clump style and this one has plenty of potential. Look forward to future updates. Cheers John