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[bodhidharma]

That is looking very nice Ant, it will fill out beautifully. But that pot, Arghhh, what where you thinking.

[squizzy]

Love the change.

It has a real cedrus look about it. Was that the intention or will the look change as it gets the new candles.

Cheers

Squizz

[anttal63]

That is looking very nice Ant, it will fill out beautifully. But that pot, Arghhh, what where you thinking.

HI Bodhi thanks mate ! The only thing im thinking is to develope my tree for now, had the pot so used it !!! It also allows me to work on a 360 degree view which i believe this tree will very much be. Maybe next repot it will get a more fitted skirt

[anttal63]

Love the change.

It has a real cedrus look about it. Was that the intention or will the look change as it gets the new candles.

Cheers

Squizz

It will evolve as we go through the seasons. I had left it alone the last 2 years after a rework of roots and repot and so this is the effect of decandling this time of the year. (Although started the apex's a month ago) So yes as new buds come to light in spring it will look different by summer. Right now i have deliberately styled this way to gain extensions and more back budding, therefor allowing maximum light into all. Im not so hell bent on aesthetics as i am developement for now. However i too feel it looks damn good for now ! Thanks squizzy for the feed back !

[craigw60]

good looking pine Tony
How much height are you going to put on it ?
Craigw

[anttal63]

good looking pine Tony
How much height are you going to put on it ?
Craigw

Thanks Mate !!! That is it for height Craig, just filling the shape in from here.

[squizzy]

It will evolve as we go through the seasons. I had left it alone the last 2 years after a rework of roots and repot and so this is the effect of decandling this time of the year. (Although started the apex's a month ago) So yes as new buds come to light in spring it will look different by summer. Right now i have deliberately styled this way to gain extensions and more back budding, therefor allowing maximum light into all. Im not so hell bent on aesthetics as i am developement for now. However i too feel it looks damn good for now ! Thanks squizzy for the feed back !

Yeah I guess I was refering too the broad top on it so getting the extensions explains that.

I am as far as you can be from an expert on pines so I just say what I see without any idea with the reaons for your trees shape. It all helps me understand what I need to do.

Cheers

Squizz

[anttal63]

It will evolve as we go through the seasons. I had left it alone the last 2 years after a rework of roots and repot and so this is the effect of decandling this time of the year. (Although started the apex's a month ago) So yes as new buds come to light in spring it will look different by summer. Right now i have deliberately styled this way to gain extensions and more back budding, therefor allowing maximum light into all. Im not so hell bent on aesthetics as i am developement for now. However i too feel it looks damn good for now ! Thanks squizzy for the feed back !

Yeah I guess I was refering too the broad top on it so getting the extensions explains that.

I am as far as you can be from an expert on pines so I just say what I see without any idea with the reaons for your trees shape. It all helps me understand what I need to do.

Cheers

Squizz

All good squizzy im far from any kind of expert too !!! The broader rounded top will give an appearance of greater age and allow drop down branches to fill in some gaps.

[anttal63]

Little update here ; i love the look of new candles when their small and even like this. The tree s developement is on que, i will start pumpn up the fert now ready for decandling...

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[Edward Scissorhand]

Looking good Ant, Looking good

[anttal63]

Looking good Ant, Looking good

Thanks Ed !!!

[The Specimen]

Hi Ant! Never seen this thread as it was b4 my time

Looking over the photos you have given it some serious wiring.. I like where it is going esp the bark ^^

Update us when decide to slip her into a mini as you say

[siddhar]

i will start pumpn up the fert now ready for decandling...

G'day Antonio,

What sorts of fertilisers are you using on your JBP and what frequency?

[anttal63]

Hi Ant! Never seen this thread as it was b4 my time Looking over the photos you have given it some serious wiring.. I like where it is going esp the bark ^^Update us when decide to slip her into a mini as you say

Thanks again Spec indeed it had some work getting those branches down into posi! Will update a repot possibly next year.

i will start pumpn up the fert now ready for decandling...

G'day Antonio, What sorts of fertilisers are you using on your JBP and what frequency?

Hey Sid, this time of the year, this year,I am making up a brew or 1part fish emulsion, 1p worm juice, 1p plant starter and then add the total of these in seasol. I then use 20ml of this brew per a 9 lt watering can and water thoroughly once a week...I use this brew on all my trees on this frequency.
With the pines twice a year i sprinkle 1 to 3 pinches of ammonia of sulphate over the soil surface and water in... Beginning of Autumn and middle of Spring. One needs to take alot of care when using this product, too much and things can go wrong. You need to feel confident with the amount you use per size of pot. In this size pot here i may use 3 pinches between my thumb and forfinger and sprinkle like salt. You just want a random coverage around the pot. Safer to do sparingly than otherwise.

[The Specimen]

1part fish emulsion, 1p worm juice, 1p plant starter and then add the total of these in seasol. I then use 20ml of this brew per a 9 lt watering can and water thoroughly once a week

Hmm sounds tasty.. Fish emulsion I come across this quite regularly though never know exactly what it is? Like some kind of fish extract??
20ml to 9ltr is this on the lighter side or heavier side of fertilizing.. I think I should stick to numbers as I get carried away thinking that the dose isn't strong enough ?

i sprinkle 1 to 3 pinches of ammonia of sulphate

why do you do this (.. learning caps on)