Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
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Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
Hi everyone
I've recently decided to purchase some bonsai after a long period of contemplating the idea, and am trying to learn all I can about the art.
My problem today is that I'm looking for some suitable fertilizer for each. Starting with the Juniper, I've read that fertilizers with an NPK composition of 10-10-10 is optimal in the growing season, while 0/2-10-10 is best in the present season. I'm having trouble locating any fertilizers in Australia that are around this composition! What does everyone else use?
I'm also not even sure where to begin with the maple, but was tempted to assume that it might be similar?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
I've recently decided to purchase some bonsai after a long period of contemplating the idea, and am trying to learn all I can about the art.
My problem today is that I'm looking for some suitable fertilizer for each. Starting with the Juniper, I've read that fertilizers with an NPK composition of 10-10-10 is optimal in the growing season, while 0/2-10-10 is best in the present season. I'm having trouble locating any fertilizers in Australia that are around this composition! What does everyone else use?
I'm also not even sure where to begin with the maple, but was tempted to assume that it might be similar?
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
After reading Bonsai Ramblings, Dave suggest using Bloom Booster by Manutec, N 6.19 P 14.64 K 16.8, I'm currently trying it out and so far so good
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
Hey I missed that in Daves book I started using that today though and think I will continue.
It's too bad your in such a hurry cause the stories I could tell you, Bushels and baskets of stories, hole crates full of stories. But if you can spare a moment I will tell you one story.
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
Bloom Booster is mentioned 4 times in 3 pagessoltan wrote:Hey I missed that in Daves book I started using that today though and think I will continue.
I was thinking maybe he works for Manutec
But in all seriousness I think it is a good product, easy to use and the lower Nitrogen is ideal for this time of the year.
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
Ah, great thanks for the tip off about Bloom Booster!
By the way, which book is the "Dave's book" that's been referenced a few times?
By the way, which book is the "Dave's book" that's been referenced a few times?
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
G'day Emoska, Dave's book is Bonsai Ramblings. I have a copy and it is definitely worth a read. Lots of tips, interesting and humorous stories.Emoska wrote:By the way, which book is the "Dave's book"
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
I am thinking the low nitrogen is going to be a benifit during summer heat as well. But that is a longer story
The book is written by a member here.
viewtopic.php?f=102&t=751
It is a great read and has some very good local info. I think only the cd available at the moment but check with Dave.
Edit: Beat me
The book is written by a member here.
viewtopic.php?f=102&t=751
It is a great read and has some very good local info. I think only the cd available at the moment but check with Dave.
Edit: Beat me
Last edited by Bretts on May 26th, 2009, 9:31 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
Ah, fantastic! Thanks everyone- I'll keep an eye out for a copy
By the way, I found a 12-12-12 tablet fertilizer while looking for the Bloom Booster, which I think will be good for the growing season for both the Juniper and Maple.
And have recently acquired a 10-30-30 Chempak fertilizer for Autumn and Winter (of which I will use a third of the recommended dose).
Sounds ok on paper, hopefully it works out practically
By the way, I found a 12-12-12 tablet fertilizer while looking for the Bloom Booster, which I think will be good for the growing season for both the Juniper and Maple.
And have recently acquired a 10-30-30 Chempak fertilizer for Autumn and Winter (of which I will use a third of the recommended dose).
Sounds ok on paper, hopefully it works out practically
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
They sound intresting can you state the brand.
I would reckomend using the fert at full strenght the way it was designed to be used. Bonsai take fertiliser the same as any other potted plant
I would reckomend using the fert at full strenght the way it was designed to be used. Bonsai take fertiliser the same as any other potted plant
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
I use that on my wisteria.eliast wrote:After reading Bonsai Ramblings, Dave suggest using Bloom Booster by Manutec, N 6.19 P 14.64 K 16.8, I'm currently trying it out and so far so good
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
We find over here that fertiliser formulated for tomatoes is a good balance for autumnal use. In fact in some years I have used it throughout the season on my mature trees which don't need a lot of nitrates..
My name is Don. I'm a UK nutter and bonsaiholic but I'm on medication (when I can find the tablets)
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Re: Fertilizer for Sargents Juniper and Amur Maple
The Chempak one (10-30-30) is one I got on Ebay actually, which is widely available in the UK.soltan wrote:They sound intresting can you state the brand.
I would reckomend using the fert at full strenght the way it was designed to be used. Bonsai take fertiliser the same as any other potted plant
The other one (12-12-12), is one which I'm following up at the moment with Manutec. (http://www.manutec.com.au/default.asp?p ... atalogue=6 )
Thanks for the advice about using the fertilizer at full strength, I'll keep that in mind