sticks , plants and a concrete block

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » March 30th, 2012, 10:13 pm

VelvetSicklid wrote:
What juniper would you suggest for a phoenix graft????

Sorry to bump my own comment Alp but love to find a nice leggy juni for this.

MattA · Post by **MattA** » March 30th, 2012, 10:51 pm

VelvetSicklid wrote:
VelvetSicklid wrote:
What juniper would you suggest for a phoenix graft????
Sorry to bump my own comment Alp but love to find a nice leggy juni for this.

Here ya go bud

Hi V.S , mate i use anything that looks good in the foliage department .My preference was Juniperus sabina /Savin Juniper it handles almost anything i throw at it including neglect and forgetful watering . If you like flat line foliage it is one of the best , followed by the Shimpaku which has a natural growth habit resembling cloud like formation pads then it would have to be the Californian Juni's which are in the middle of the of the other 2 mentioned .

Cheers Guys Alpine

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » March 31st, 2012, 1:17 am

MattA wrote:
VelvetSicklid wrote:
VelvetSicklid wrote:
What juniper would you suggest for a phoenix graft????
Sorry to bump my own comment Alp but love to find a nice leggy juni for this.
Here ya go bud

Hi V.S , mate i use anything that looks good in the foliage department .My preference was Juniperus sabina /Savin Juniper it handles almost anything i throw at it including neglect and forgetful watering . If you like flat line foliage it is one of the best , followed by the Shimpaku which has a natural growth habit resembling cloud like formation pads then it would have to be the Californian Juni's which are in the middle of the of the other 2 mentioned .

Cheers Guys Alpine

Thanks Matt, over looked it the first time.

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 6:39 am

Hi Craig , it came together well over the 4 days , another day to completely cure and it will be put together as one .Basically sitting around without too much movement so this has been a good project .

Cheers Alpine

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 6:41 am

Hi V.S most nurseries have a throw out bench , its a good place to look for shitty old thin sticks in pots that can be utilized for the Phoenix Grafts .

Cheers Alpine

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 8:31 am

I hope this is not the finale , my youngster has a plan for the rock, bugger me you have to be quick around here .Harry potter eat your heart out .

Cheers Alpine

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » March 31st, 2012, 10:58 am

alpineart wrote:Hi V.S most nurseries have a throw out bench , its a good place to look for shitty old thin sticks in pots that can be utilized for the Phoenix Grafts .

Cheers Alpine

Thanks Alp,

Iv got a leggy Shimpaku thats doin nothin cept sitting around looking ugly i think i'll use it. Did you strip the back from the juni before placing it in the channel, and did you use anything to seal the whip into the channel???

Thanks in advance.

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 11:59 am

Hi V.S i didn't seal this red gum root but i have sealed others in the past with lime sulphur when bleaching roots or driftwood .A snug fit is a must for the plant to fit into .I use stainless screws or solid brass , but if using older tougher stock i tends to split even if a pilot hole is drilled first .

I used an old brass hinge for the base restraint and gal perforated iron for the upper sections as well as coated wire .I don't think it will be long for these to hold themselves in place as the are very tight now .

Cheers Alpine

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 12:06 pm

My young blokes plan for the rock,

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the last pic wouldn't load . its had a tumble so a repair is needed .

Cheers Alpine

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » March 31st, 2012, 12:43 pm

alpineart wrote:Hi V.S i didn't seal this red gum root but i have sealed others in the past with lime sulphur when bleaching roots or driftwood .A snug fit is a must for the plant to fit into .I use stainless screws or solid brass , but if using older tougher stock i tends to split even if a pilot hole is drilled first .

I used an old brass hinge for the base restraint and gal perforated iron for the upper sections as well as coated wire .I don't think it will be long for these to hold themselves in place as the are very tight now .

Cheers Alpine

Thanks mate, I might get stuck into my little project thru out the week.

alpineart · Post by **alpineart** » March 31st, 2012, 4:12 pm

Well , "The Flying Dragon" has landed

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Well a 5 day project comes to a close .This was something a little different , now all i have to do is allow for a couple of seasons growth to fill it out and keep it trimmed .

Now for the next challenge , preparing for a huge delivery in the coming weeks .

Cheers and happy Bonsai / Penjing . Alpineart

roka · Post by **roka** » March 31st, 2012, 4:58 pm

just lovely.Good job man

Craig · Post by **Craig** » March 31st, 2012, 4:58 pm

Alpine, an outstanding vision and result, pic 2 is very

Post by **kcpoole** » March 31st, 2012, 5:04 pm

Awesome Alpine

Magical outcome

Ken

Watto · Post by **Watto** » March 31st, 2012, 5:39 pm

Thankyou.
Well worth the read, and an excellant result. Food for thought too!

AusBonsai

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