JBP Makeover

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Andrew Legg
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Re: JBP Makeover

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bodhidharma wrote:Hi Andrew, i would have left some branches to draw sap up the trunk. To much to soon i would say. You can still design the tree whilst leaving branches to assist recuperation. Hope it pulls through for you. :fc:
Thanks Bodhi, it seems that that was my error!
Andrew Legg
Aussie Bonsai Fan
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Posts: 1404
Joined: June 24th, 2010, 6:23 pm
Favorite Species: The ones that don't die
Bonsai Age: 15
Bonsai Club: Oyama Bonsai Kai, Ausbonsai
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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Re: JBP Makeover

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shibui wrote:I think any issues with the transformation would have turned up during summer rather than now. I'd suspect a watering, roots or possibly feed issue. Anyone been using herbicide recently? Can you lift it out of the pot and check condition of roots? It appears to be sitting on a sand tray Is that necessary at this time of year? or am i seeing something else?

New growth does look ok so there is still hope. :fc:
Hey Shibui,

Here are some soil pics:
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