Swampy

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Swampy

Post by stevemg »

Hi all
I cut branches off this swamp cypress wanting to get growth close to the trunk
How long will it take before I c new growth
Thank you for the advice
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Post by shibui »

Depends on a number of factors - ambient temps, how healthy it was before, etc.
I'd guess 2-3 weeks to see buds emerging but don't give up for much longer as sometimes new shoots is unpredictable.
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Thank you
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Post by Akhi »

Takes a lot of courage to cut a trunk that good to barebones like that.
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Post by Jxshkxng »

hey mate - may i suggest up potting -- more space down below equals great growth potential up top. i have done a similar thing with one of my swampys with great success. cheers
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