I can't seem to find any good pics, but here is what I mean:
Similar to that style is this kind of thing, but on a lesser scale:
I really like this, but how is this developed?
Thanks
Is this just an over-the-top root over "rock" style? Do they just grow the roots super long then drape them over something?How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
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How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
Are you trying to get this look for FIGS or other species?
I ask because from my experience getting exposed roots varies from species to species.
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I ask because from my experience getting exposed roots varies from species to species.
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
FigsDaluke wrote:Are you trying to get this look for FIGS or other species?
I ask because from my experience getting exposed roots varies from species to species.
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
My guess is that the method is to progressively expose the roots. Not sure if there is something inside the root mass to make the conical shape, or if this just happens as you grow the tree and expose its roots progressively.
Certainly i wouldn't drape the roots over a rock. This just makes the tree even heavier!
Certainly i wouldn't drape the roots over a rock. This just makes the tree even heavier!
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
I've had some success by jamming a rock underneath the base during repotting, leaving it for a season and then removing.
This starts the process of a few roots near the base fattening.
As stevew said, I then gradually expose top soil. Leaving the rock makes it root over rock.
When the roots harden you are on your way.
I suggest putting trees in taller pots and sitting them on a tray with water in it to encourage the trees to send roots down (as opposed to across).
I hope this helps.
This starts the process of a few roots near the base fattening.
As stevew said, I then gradually expose top soil. Leaving the rock makes it root over rock.
When the roots harden you are on your way.
I suggest putting trees in taller pots and sitting them on a tray with water in it to encourage the trees to send roots down (as opposed to across).
I hope this helps.
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
This technique from Grant Bowie may get you on your way:
viewtopic.php?f=104&t=2346&hilit=root+wrap
I understand that this page is from Taiwan but could be completely wrong. The talk of roots begins halfway down although it's all worthwhile.
https://www.sidiao.com/Ficus_e.htm?i=1
Cheers,
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viewtopic.php?f=104&t=2346&hilit=root+wrap
I understand that this page is from Taiwan but could be completely wrong. The talk of roots begins halfway down although it's all worthwhile.
https://www.sidiao.com/Ficus_e.htm?i=1
Cheers,
Nigel
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
I remember looking at a number of these style trees at a Sydney Nursery a few years ago. On a couple of them you could actually see "through" the roots and they were hollow inside. My guess is they are grown over some sort of cone structure until the roots fuse and then they would be gradually lifted, exposing more and more root. Just supposition on my part without any knowledge whatsoever though.
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Re: How is this nebari developed? Commonly seen in Taiwan styles
few ways-- many years working on the Nebari-- 2.fusing .--3 splitting.--4.---grafting roots.5..growing in the right enviroment and fed right ... or root spreading over years of work.
could also spread over objects .
could also spread over objects .