camellia in flower

[PeterH]

Again thanks for the feedback,

It was dug from the garden around 2005 and in a Bonsai pot from 2007. It ended up with die-back on one side of the trunk.

Once established in the original black plastic pot I re potted into a Bonsai pot after flowering. I now re pot every 2 to 3 years.

Fertilize with osmacote.

Regards,

Peter

[melbrackstone]

Beautiful tree, Peter, very inspiring, thank you!

[Bebbas]

Well... I gotta say....that's a seriously hard act to follow so I'm just going to show you mine flowering and bring down the average so everyone else can join in.
A fair bit of wire bite that got there a lot damn quicker than its taking to grow out but I just love the fact that she gives me something back each year. This year looks like its going to be a good year for flowers on this tree.

[Rory]

Very pretty colours there.

[KIRKY]

Hi PeterH,
Managed to get a pot large enough for mine this weekend 630mm x 430mm x 120mm deep. Not sure it is deep enough? It is currently in full bloom so looking to bonsai pot this August. May I ask what type of mix you are using? The pot understandably is a bit heavy. I was wondering if I could do equal portions Kanuma/Acadama/Pine Bark. Any thoughts? Anyone else have any experience with Camellia. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Cheers
Kirky

[GavinG]

If weight is a problem, you might like to base your mix around diatomite. I've never had any problems with camellias in my usual mix - 50/50 diatomite(pumice, grit) and potting mix.

Gavin

[Ces]

Lovely Tree, Peter. Thanks for posting it up as well as the care information.

Cheers,

Ces.

[KIRKY]

Hi GavinG, missed your reply. Thanks for the info. I will go with the Kanuma which is light and will give them a bit of acid as well your suggestion of diatomite and pumice. That should make things lighter. What is your feeding regime with this mix?
Cheers
Kirky

[GavinG]

Osmocote in the mix, Miraclegro or similar every few weeks. I should use something like MoreBloom, specific flowering ferts from late summer onwards, but I'm too slack.

Gavin

[KIRKY]

Thanks Gavin, Osmocote thats a great idea always a good back up for us slackers. Pitty they don't make one for more blooms. I always forget to feed my Wisteria until the leave drop off. Then its too late. Not expecting too much of a show this year.
Cheers
Kirky