[Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
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[Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Purchased this from the green shed about a month ago, one of the Upstarts range, I think it was about $7.88. The only work done was to upsize the pot after purchase, it has doubled in size since!
Currently stands approx 25cm tall, trunk is less than 5mm.
Currently stands approx 25cm tall, trunk is less than 5mm.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Lots of sun, water and food and she'll thicken right up
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Good luck with it Elmer, I like this species as a contender for this competition ... think I'll most likely be on the look out for one myself to enter.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Great choice
Very hardy, tolerated all conditions.
Perfect for a comp where death = disqualification.
I was tempted to use one for this comp too.
Good luck mate.
Very hardy, tolerated all conditions.
Perfect for a comp where death = disqualification.
I was tempted to use one for this comp too.
Good luck mate.
Rory
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I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Thanks all, I lusted after my friend's big Claret Tops and finally decided to grow one myself when I found out how quick they can become a good looking bonsai and how easy they are to grow/develop as long as their thirsty nature is catered for.
This comp has been added incentive, thanks for running it Rory.
This comp has been added incentive, thanks for running it Rory.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Elmer wrote:...I lusted after my friend's big Claret Tops....
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
But seriously..
Hard to go past this species for the comp. I was on the lookout for the best sub-1cm trunk I could find too.
Looks like we might see a few then.
Should be fun!
Hard to go past this species for the comp. I was on the lookout for the best sub-1cm trunk I could find too.
Looks like we might see a few then.
Should be fun!
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Love the Mels. Will watch this over the years.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Making good growth in the pot since i first posted but decided to make room on the bench this one has gone into the ground for a year or two.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Update time and bought a new one for the garden which has been good for me to compare, original price was a bit out, not $7.88 but only $3.50!
6wks ago I put a rock on the second branch moving it away from the main to start creating the trunkline.
While taking photos this morning I pruned the branches directly above my trunkline to let more light in. The redline is just past a nice upright that will continue the trunkline in time.You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Nothing done since last update except to watch it grow and grow it has, she is now about 60cm tall and the trunk is almost 3cm!
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
So many people with lots of great growth on their trees... these natives are quick to thicken (at least some of them), nice job Elmer. Can’t wait to see what we end up with in this comp, it’s good stuff!
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Man Aussie natives go crazy once they're in the ground
Life's too short for boring pots
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Decided today was the day *chop*
Now to let her go again
Now to let her go again
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Re: [Natural] Melaleuca Claret Tops - Elmer
Like I say in my signature (see below the line) ...
... you're living it Elmer!
... you're living it Elmer!
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