Melaleuca Forrest planting
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Melaleuca Forrest planting
Had nothing to do today so I made this. Cost me 30 bucks all up so om pretty pleased with it.
I understand they're all just seedlings in a pot, but any feedback or suggestions would be welcome [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Cheers,
Jay.
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I understand they're all just seedlings in a pot, but any feedback or suggestions would be welcome [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
Cheers,
Jay.
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
Yep, seedlings in a pot but all bonsai need to start somewhere and this is a good start.
All the trunks have complimentary lines so visual movement is good.
Overall outline is pleasing but you will need to work at keeping it. Outside trees in a group have more root run and will usually try to grow more than the inner ones so pruning is important.
I think I would have tried for slightly more random/ uneven spacing of the trunks but these should mature into a good group as they are.
All the trunks have complimentary lines so visual movement is good.
Overall outline is pleasing but you will need to work at keeping it. Outside trees in a group have more root run and will usually try to grow more than the inner ones so pruning is important.
I think I would have tried for slightly more random/ uneven spacing of the trunks but these should mature into a good group as they are.
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
Thanks Shibui, good advise.
I should have no problem keeping them on check, I Potter around out there every weekend [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
And yes spacing is as random as I could get, I didn't want to remove too many roots at this stage.
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
It would be nice to see a couple of the trunks a bigger size, but a great first effort ! Just a question is that spag moss on top ? And can you put your location in your profile - makes it easier to give advice ?
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
Yes finely chopped
Just a precaution with the weather we've been having
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Just a precaution with the weather we've been having
Problem I have is I can't log onto here on the Web as I don't know my log in details. I signed up and have only ever visited via Tapatalk on my phone.
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
I did pick the thickest and thinnest out of the tray of ten [FACE WITH TEARS OF JOY]
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
This thing is growing Like crazy! Roots are already escaping through the drainage holes.
I've been tip pruning all the new growth just to keep it in proportion for now. Have been letting the middle tree grow free to increase thickness
Any tips on pruning/styling this species would be much appreciated. Should I be wiring branches at all? I had this though to wire all the branches on a steep downward direction. Probably a dumb idea...
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I've been tip pruning all the new growth just to keep it in proportion for now. Have been letting the middle tree grow free to increase thickness
Any tips on pruning/styling this species would be much appreciated. Should I be wiring branches at all? I had this though to wire all the branches on a steep downward direction. Probably a dumb idea...
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
They are naturally 'upwards' growing trees. I have a few. I must say, it looks neat. GL with it. I love the natives.
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Re: Melaleuca Forrest planting
Thanks for the feedback
I might just keep them in check proportionately for a long while and decide what styling to do later
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I might just keep them in check proportionately for a long while and decide what styling to do later
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