Afternoon everyone,
Here are a couple of Kunzea ericoides I collected a while back. I had these mallee roots lying around and thought it's about time I used them. Still got some wiring to do but happy so far.
Kunzea-mallee root planting
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
That's awesome Josh!
Does the mallee root have to be treated at all before planting (wood hardener, fibreglass or some other type of lining etc)? Or is it just a given that it has a limited life span?
Either way it looks great.
Cheers,
Pearcy.
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Does the mallee root have to be treated at all before planting (wood hardener, fibreglass or some other type of lining etc)? Or is it just a given that it has a limited life span?
Either way it looks great.
Cheers,
Pearcy.
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
I did think about sealing it but mallee root is about as hard as they come so I think by the time it rots it'll be time for a new pot anyway.Pearcy001 wrote:That's awesome Josh!
Does the mallee root have to be treated at all before planting (wood hardener, fibreglass or some other type of lining etc)? Or is it just a given that it has a limited life span?
Either way it looks great.
Cheers,
Pearcy.
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
Thanks for the info.
To me the top tree looks as if a bird dropped a seed up high in its nest, now the tree is growing to reach for the light.
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To me the top tree looks as if a bird dropped a seed up high in its nest, now the tree is growing to reach for the light.
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
Now that's a damn fine idea... Didn't have a clue what to do with my mallees.
Good beginning.
Gavin
Good beginning.
Gavin
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
Well if you don't know what to do with the how about I take them off your hands then, I've got this really coolGavinG wrote:Now that's a damn fine idea... Didn't have a clue what to do with my mallees.
Good beginning.
Gavin
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Re: Kunzea-mallee root planting
I had a piece of mallee in a fish tank for ten years. I used it for brackish water fish. In 1990 I put a shimpaku juniper Phoenix graft, wrap around. It is still there, has never been treated,
I also use smaller pieces for accent planting moss looks good with natives.
Mrs pup and I have used it as our logo on our calling card.
Cheers pup
I also use smaller pieces for accent planting moss looks good with natives.
Mrs pup and I have used it as our logo on our calling card.
Cheers pup
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