AusBonsai

Hi All,

Just a little confused...

Some say use it, some say its a waste of time and money.

Would like to know what everyones view is on this topic and the reason why.

Regards

Lots of info and opinions in this thread

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13236&p=138723&hili ... er#p138723

Its a matter of opinion mate, some use it, some don't. Some say natural healing is better, whereas others will say cut paste is better. Here are a few links to the great debate:

https://bonsaikc.com/bonsai/bonsai-basic ... te-debate/

https://bonsaibark.com/2012/04/25/cut-pa ... l-healing/

Here is a previous discussion thread too:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15576&p=158444&hili ... te#p158444

There is some difference in species too. I'm not an expert but I remember hearing that azaleas shirked always be sealed, even for medium and small branches. Many species it really doesn't matter.

Sorry I posted my reply on the other thread.....Bonsai Myths

I use it ( the paste in a tube) on every cut I make of 5mm or bigger.
I have never lost a tree because of doing it, where damage / slow recovery might happen on those without.

Costs very little so i will keep on keeping it on

Ken

kcpoole wrote:I use it ( the paste in a tube) on every cut I make of 5mm or bigger.
I have never lost a tree because of doing it, where damage / slow recovery might happen on those without.

Costs very little so i will keep on keeping it on

Ken

Hi Eugene,
I'm with Ken on this one. I use the paste all the time. I also use both. Let me explain what I mean. I will apply the paste and let that dry for several days, then apply the putty on top. I use this method on larger cuts.

Karl is correct about Azaleas. When pruning an Azalea, seal the cut immediately after cutting. I would do this to any branch that is half a pencil thickness or larger. Don't wait until you have pruned the whole tree. With Azaleas, seal after each cut.

Regards Ray

I have also found double sealing very good on deciduous trees.

It healed in one season the scars left after many seasons of untreated wounds on Tridents for instance.

Grant

Double sealing

dansai wrote:Double sealing

I assume that means using paste and putty on each wound

Ken

kcpoole wrote:

dansai wrote:Double sealing

I assume that means using paste and putty on each wound

Ken

Hi dansai and Ken,
That's correct. As mentioned above, I put the paste on and leave it until I'm sure it is totally dry. I then mould some putty over the top of the paste. My experience and others I have put onto this method, has bee the same as Grant. It certainly has helped with speeding up the healing.

Regards Ray

Hi Ray
what putty do you use and where can a person get it
kind regards
peterb

peterb wrote:Hi Ray
what putty do you use and where can a person get it
kind regards
peterb

Hi Peter,
Have a look at cut putty You will see the two types of putty. Further down in the thread you will see how I use the putty. You need to keep your fingers wet. I buy mine from Ray Nesci.

Regards Ray

Hi Ray
thanks for the info , think i'll get myself some and give it a go
regards
peterb

big thank you to everyone that posted a response.

lost of great information