Shimpaku bonsai in the making

[alpineart]

These cutting grown stock were purchased about 18 months ago , they were 50-70mm high when planted .

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The larger plants are around 600mm in length {straight sections} which have been used for straight trunk layers

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. The rest of the branches and sub branches were wired and re-wired a couple of times .
The layer were set around 5-6 weeks ago and have quite a few roots forming on most , 3 did die off {over wet} The lower/smaller plants in the middle were cut back for instant Shohin Bonsai when dug , all are progressing nicely .

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Various configurations , twisted , fused , multi trunk , shohin , raft and clump styles are hidden under the foliage . These will be dug and potted up or placed into planter bags bringing to the end of another grow bed . Unfortunately giving up a hobby takes a lot of work , but it is happening .

Cheers . Alpineart

[Greg F]

Hi Ian I hope you dont give it up completely and not too quickly. Looking forward to visiting after covid craziness.

Greg

[alpineart]

Hi Greg F , mate bonsai requires constant maintenance to keep good tree's healthy , unfortunately I'm not healthy enough to keep up the maintenance . Its time for a change and that requires sacrifices , don't mind sacrificing a few plants to gain freedom again .

Cheers . Ian

[Greg F]

Hi Ian,
Im sorry your having health issues mate.
Hopefully you can get to an amount thats manageable for you.
If you want to get fid of a few when I visit I will try have something to spend. I dont have much more room but will sort something out. Im looking forward to seeing your old bikes too.
All the best
Greg

[alpineart]

Hi Greg F , mate when it comes to me , none is better than one . No watering no worries .

Cheers . Alps