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melbrackstone wrote:We get growth on figs year round here in Brisbane too, so I can imagine that things would hardly stop at all in Mackay! But yes, I think air circulation will be important for your trees, and I'd possibly only use the outside bowl for the very coolest days, summer will likely cook your plants, even with a little extra space under the colander. That's just me guessing though... happy to be proved wrong.

Thanks for advice. I'll post some pics when I have my cuttings ready


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KirstieWilk wrote:I was at Kmart recently and they were selling some small colander that also had a plastic dish which I plan to use for Fig training. I think the addition of a dish will assist with humidity, though I might drill a hole or two up the side so the plant isn't saturated for long if it rains as it will be in my shade house permanently.


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Hi Kirstie,
I wouldn't put the colanders in the pots. If you need more humidity just place the colanders on the garden. You will get a lot of humidity from the soil. You don't have to ground plant them if you don't want to, just putting them on the garden will make quite a lot of difference.

Regards Ray

I am unable to ground plant, but have had some really good growth by placing a mesh pot (equivalent of a colander) inside a larger pot, on a plastic water tray. Because the mesh pot is shorter than the outer pot, it never sits directly in the water.
My water loving plants such as melaleuca seem to do really well with this arrangement.
Here is a water gum today:
Foliage in September:
With your outer bowls, I definitely would drill holes so they drain well, but it might be worth a try using them outside the colanders, especially if you can't put them on the ground as Ray suggests.

Agree with Ray, I've had some excellent growth with the plants sitting on top of the soil.

Redsonic, that's impressive growth there!

Ray M wrote:

KirstieWilk wrote:I was at Kmart recently and they were selling some small colander that also had a plastic dish which I plan to use for Fig training. I think the addition of a dish will assist with humidity, though I might drill a hole or two up the side so the plant isn't saturated for long if it rains as it will be in my shade house permanently.


Click here to see the Kmart website http://www.kmart.com.au/product/bowl-wi ... ted/937415

Hi Kirstie,
I wouldn't put the colanders in the pots. If you need more humidity just place the colanders on the garden. You will get a lot of humidity from the soil. You don't have to ground plant them if you don't want to, just putting them on the garden will make quite a lot of difference.

Regards Ray

Thanks for your advice Ray.


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The cheap Chinese shops have them in multiple sizes and plenty of stock

Grabbed 2x 175mm, 4x 150mm and a rectangular mesh box (??) That i thought might be decent for starting a group..

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$2.80 each

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excellent!!!

I finally found some colanders. All different sizes.
Time to repot my deciduous trees!








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banong wrote:I finally found some colanders. All different sizes.
Time to repot my deciduous trees!

Hi banong,
Good find. They look quite strong with the ribs going down the sides.

Regards Ray

Don't hold out on us, where'd you get em?

melbrackstone wrote:Don't hold out on us, where'd you get em?

I found these at the local "hot dollar" store
It was the last place I looked

I repot a few Golden Zelkovas yesterday, ill try and get the photos up tonight as I did need some clarification as to whether or not it was best to slip pot or actually prune the roots for better nebari

ahh, we don't have that store here, I'll need to look further!

As I understand, it's always best to root prune before colandering.

Grabbed a bunch of these last time I was in IKEA... They are actually 2.95.. think this price is USD.. feel much sturdier than my last batch of dollar store ones, albeit a little deep. They keep thousands in stock too so can grab as many as you want

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