Melaleuca Preissiana - Clump Style

[Patmet]

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.

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May 2022. First root work.

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Recent second root work.

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Jan 2024

[Ryceman3]

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.

[BirchMan]

I love clumps and this is good stock! Look forward to the progression.

[boom64]

Another fan of the clump style and this one has plenty of potential. Look forward to future updates. Cheers John