AusBonsai

I have Yates Lime Sulfur and would like to apply it to my Squamata.
Whats the ratio of LS vs water or is there a technique?
ie: Water spray and brush on lime sulfur

I assume you want it for jins or shari. I mix some white oil with lime sulphur so it brushes onto the tree easily.
if using lime sulphur on its own, it rolls off the surface.

Brian wrote:I assume you want it for jins or shari. I mix some white oil with lime sulphur so it brushes onto the tree easily.
if using lime sulphur on its own, it rolls off the surface.

Hi Brian,
I have heard you say this before and tried it as it makes sense. I found though that it comes off when you water the tree. Do you have the same experience?

Brian wrote:I assume you want it for jins or shari. I mix some white oil with lime sulphur so it brushes onto the tree easily.
if using lime sulphur on its own, it rolls off the surface.

Where do you buy white oil?? and yes, I am using it for jins.shari

I use lime sulphur at a 1:1 ratio with water. It helps to have the Shari damp when applying so mist beforehand. It takes around 3 applications for a nice even white from experience, and probably should be redone every 6 months if you wish to keep the look

Hello

Depends what you are trying to achieve.
Lime sulphur straight to the dry wood is applied with a brush but only a little at a time so that it doesn't drip onto live wood if you are wanting a white look. If you apply a few times over 1 month you will achieve a whiter finish. Don't wet the area after applying until completely dry, usually several hours.
If you want a more grey finish, dampen the shari first then apply lime sulphur.
If you are wanting to spray to eliminate bugs and for vitality of tree, use 5% lime sulphur to water and spray lightly in May or June. I use this method on Japanese Pines and Junipers for their health and have healthy trees.
Good Luck

Mostly aiming for a white finish
Is there a particular paint brush you tend to use, I've heard that some brushes dissolve or lose their brissles overtime due to the sulphur?

Here's some shari after 2 coast of lime sulfur The bristles coming off the brush can be a pain but I just pick them off, generally they come off when they get caught on rough wood as opposed to smooth

Hi I find an old toothbrush works but apply small amounts at a time by dipping toothbrush into lime sulphur then let the excess drip off into bottle before removing and brushing onto tree.
Don't 'be too afraid as the Japanese use 50/50 lime sulphur to water and brush the trunk of maples to make them whiter.

kez wrote:Here's some shari after 2 coast of lime sulfur

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The bristles coming off the brush can be a pain but I just pick them off, generally they come off when they get caught on rough wood as opposed to smooth

Nice
Something like that but slightly lighter, maybe I should try one coat then see how it looks like

I remember in some japanese magazine articles seeing them use a paste of lime sulphur. Does anyone know what this is or how it is made? Would make it easier to apply.

AG