These were in need of a re pot as they have been neglected for a couple of years . As far as maintenance was concerned they were just watered , maybe fertilized , cant be certain of that either .
While I was it it I removed the 3 group planting trunks and root pruned them . I cut down some large 60cm punnet trays and rewired them together to make deep training trays to suit these trunks . A good root prune and potted up .Yes there's 4 big trunks as one was the sister tree to the group , now Quads again More than happy with today's effort .
Cheers Ian
all were cut down around 50% to shohin or smaller , basically just trunks with a brighter future .A few Port jackson Figs
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Re: A few Port jackson Figs
The big 4 look great, especially love the one on the right pre potted big 3
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Nice . It looks like the big 4 thrived on your neglect . The others look like they are going to make great shohin
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Re: A few Port jackson Figs
Very impressive, the nebari on them are lovely. They look like they could be 30m tall.
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Re: A few Port jackson Figs
Hi Mel , they look good considering the lack of care
Hi KIRKY there were numerous setups/ configurations originally to develop narebri , root over rock , clumps and styles . All started life as cutting from the original "Ishitsuki port jackson figs" from my first comp enty here .
Hi Craig , the hot house was dismantled a few years ago so these have been in the elements , hot sun and freezing winters .A lot were killed by frosts others damaged /burnt in part or whole .the survivors were protected under a make shift cover to protect my passion-fruit vine .
Hi John , they would make better progress in someone else's back yard .
Hi Steve_B when i was keen to test and trial all things bonsai i would set up numerous methods with multiple plants to see which method would work better .
These were a set up for narebri development 6 trunks started life as cuttings 10-12 years ago , 5 remain here looking for new homes .
The wheelie bin is loaded with rejects and I have quite a few spare pots hanging around now . I cant kill pots and don't have to water them .
Cheers All . Ian
Hi KIRKY there were numerous setups/ configurations originally to develop narebri , root over rock , clumps and styles . All started life as cutting from the original "Ishitsuki port jackson figs" from my first comp enty here .
Hi Craig , the hot house was dismantled a few years ago so these have been in the elements , hot sun and freezing winters .A lot were killed by frosts others damaged /burnt in part or whole .the survivors were protected under a make shift cover to protect my passion-fruit vine .
Hi John , they would make better progress in someone else's back yard .
Hi Steve_B when i was keen to test and trial all things bonsai i would set up numerous methods with multiple plants to see which method would work better .
These were a set up for narebri development 6 trunks started life as cuttings 10-12 years ago , 5 remain here looking for new homes .
The wheelie bin is loaded with rejects and I have quite a few spare pots hanging around now . I cant kill pots and don't have to water them .
Cheers All . Ian
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Re: A few Port jackson Figs
Hi Alpine - impressive as is the patience. In Canberra I was warned not to tackle Fiscus but alas I'm stubborn and with the help of a simple Bunnings "back pergola greenhouse" my four are still alive and healthy
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Hi john , I never listen to the "wanna be Guru's" as they might have failed where I didn't and I wouldn't know if i didn't at least try .I have always pushed the boundaries with everything I do including myself .
Might be paying the penalty health wise but with my material its certainly uniquely different and in demand .One day it will all be gone along with me .
Nothing cookie cutter about anything here and nothing governed by rules or guidelines ,
I do what i want in pursuit of a better understanding of plants limits and capabilities and if i don't know i can always ask or research for info be it here or there .
Not all printed material is true and correct just look at google and the likes . I have killed my fair share of tree's , not on purpose but that's experience you cant buy .
If i was to continue I would still try different methods and materials to produce something different outside of the normal .
Cheers Ian
Might be paying the penalty health wise but with my material its certainly uniquely different and in demand .One day it will all be gone along with me .
Nothing cookie cutter about anything here and nothing governed by rules or guidelines ,
I do what i want in pursuit of a better understanding of plants limits and capabilities and if i don't know i can always ask or research for info be it here or there .
Not all printed material is true and correct just look at google and the likes . I have killed my fair share of tree's , not on purpose but that's experience you cant buy .
If i was to continue I would still try different methods and materials to produce something different outside of the normal .
Cheers Ian