AusBonsai

Hi guys,

I collected this beautiful tree from an aboded place and there were more of those there that were smaller than this one, but I got this one
because I like it the most

Anyway here are the pictures of the tree, can anyone help me ID the tree?










Cheers

Alex

Could it be a Melaleuca linariifolia? Looks like the ones I have.

Glenda

Glenda wrote:Could it be a Melaleuca linariifolia? Looks like the ones I have.

Glenda

thats what i am thinking too

the thing with melaleuca identification is a problem, it is a huge genus with lots of different sorts not to mention the amount of variations on them aswell.

i would soak this one in some seasol for a couple of days, then put it in a protected spot for a while until it starts showing signs of life, then slowly move it out into full sun.

jamie

Thanks for that,

What do you mean by soaking in seasol? You mean water it with season or?

i mean soaking it in a seasol bath, get yourself a water tight container big enough to fit the root ball or pot and soak it for a couple of hours at least, a couple of days is generally better, doing this I beleive helps the tree recover from the shock faster, I do it with any tree that has been collected or in need of repotting, when i do it for a repot I rake the root mass out and root prune to the desired size, soak it overnight and then pot it up the next day.

super thrive is a good addition to the seasol too, you can get ST cheap on ebay, much cheaper than the nurseries or big chains. i get it for $14 including postage for a 120ml bottle. If oyu can find it on ebay i will find the seller for you and put it up.

jamie

It's a beauty, scored well there

I'd do the same, good soak in a Seasol solution for a day or two, and pop it in a wind free shady place for a couple of weeks. I've collected a few and they do transplant well. The most I have found have an abundance of fibrous roots close to the surface and a huge tap root which doesn't mind being sawn off.

Alex, send a PM to Pup. He is the resident melaleuca expert.

Glenda

[ super thrive is a good addition to the seasol too, you can get ST cheap on ebay, much cheaper than the nurseries or big chains. i get it for $14 including postage for a 120ml bottle. If oyu can find it on ebay i will find the seller for you and put it up.

jamie [/quote]

Hi Jamie, Please post the link. I have asked for this in Tnsv and can't get it. I've even spoken to a Searles rep (though I'm aware thrive isn't one of their products) and he's never heard of it and doesn't know of the equivalent in a Searles line.
Thanks Loretta

hi guys,

sorry made a mistake, 120ml is $14 which is still cheap as chips, i have been quoted $60+ from a nursery for the same size bottle.

here is the sellers store http://stores.ebay.com.au/Discount-Hydroponic-Supplies

also there is a product that is called auxinone, i havent tried it yet but Rod and Shannon swear by it, it is the same theory in the product though, it is a highly concentrated form of vitamins, have a sniff of the superthrive and it has a strong scent of vitamins, very distinct.

jamie