Please Help!

ganja · 11-09-2009, 05:56 PM

I recently rescued this tree from a pot full of mud that barely drained. After cleaning the roots and transfering it to better soil i found out that it had a white/orange ring around the trunk where it used to meet the mud. It looks like a powdery growth. I also saw a few little holes in the trunk towards the base of the trunk. My first thought was rot from bad drainage but im still not sure what this stuff is and how to treat it. Any advice would greatly help

noissee · 11-09-2009, 07:29 PM

Thats weird...it's actually kind of gross looking. What kind of tree is it? Some kind of palm?

treebeard55 · 11-09-2009, 08:21 PM

Actually, Ganja, that looks to me like nothing more than a ring of mineral deposits that precipitated out of the water. Such deposits don't hurt anything unless they build up on the roots to the point where they interfere with the roots' function.

How's the tree's health? If it's showing no signs of distress, I would just keep an eye on it and proceed. With good drainage such deposits will eventually wash away.

Anyone else have a different opinion?

ganja · 11-10-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by treebeard55

Actually, Ganja, that looks to me like nothing more than a ring of mineral deposits that precipitated out of the water. Such deposits don't hurt anything unless they build up on the roots to the point where they interfere with the roots' function.

How's the tree's health? If it's showing no signs of distress, I would just keep an eye on it and proceed. With good drainage such deposits will eventually wash away.

Anyone else have a different opinion?

Yea i have an opinion i think your an idiot...........

just kidding

treebeard55 · 11-10-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ganja

Yea i have an opinion i think your an idiot...........

just kidding

Frankly, I'm not convinced you meant the "just kidding." But since I couldn't see your face, or hear your tone of voice, when you wrote the above, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on this post.

But you need to remember that all people see here is what you type, and any smileys you may throw in.

Good luck with your tree.

Phil · 11-10-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by treebeard55

Frankly, I'm not convinced you meant the "just kidding." But since I couldn't see your face, or hear your tone of voice, when you wrote the above, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt on this post.

But you need to remember that all people see here is what you type, and any smileys you may throw in.

Good luck with your tree.

Strange as he honestly seemed somewhat sincere with his question only to turn it all around into a joke. Also, I am able to see the post he deleted and it was even more demeaning without the "only joking" at the end. Well, it takes all kinds and these idiots manage to sneak in from time to time on forums. Bottom line...........he's been banned as I'm quite sure even more of his antics would be forthcoming.

~Phil~

Mattbonsai · 11-12-2009, 05:08 PM

Strange Strange Person! Why do we attract the weirdos?

But for what its worth Treebeard I agree with you, it looks like calcium deposits from hard water.

-Matt-

Marrero · 11-14-2009, 03:27 PM

I have seen the same rings.

They ARE mineral from the water.

José

dankone · 04-16-2010, 01:35 PM

i know this is old but thank you for getting rid of such a rude person. treebeard's comments are always very helpful to people and he is very sincere in his efforts to promote learning. when i saw this directed at him i became very angry. whats the point of such stupidity from people?

11-09-2009, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 510	Actually, Ganja, that looks to me like nothing more than a ring of mineral deposits that precipitated out of the water. Such deposits don't hurt anything unless they build up on the roots to the point where they interfere with the roots' function. How's the tree's health? If it's showing no signs of distress, I would just keep an eye on it and proceed. With good drainage such deposits will eventually wash away. Anyone else have a different opinion? __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

11-12-2009, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mattbonsai Tree Hugger In Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheshire, GB Posts: 801	Strange Strange Person! Why do we attract the weirdos? But for what its worth Treebeard I agree with you, it looks like calcium deposits from hard water. -Matt- __________________ -Matt- http://www.cheshirebonsaisociety.org.uk/index.html R.I.P Our Great Friend - Prowler, 24th November 2008

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11-09-2009, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
noissee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: florida panhandle Posts: 206	Thats weird...it's actually kind of gross looking. What kind of tree is it? Some kind of palm?

11-14-2009, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Marrero Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santana county, near the city of Arecibo, in the north coast of Puerto Rico Posts: 25	I have seen the same rings. They ARE mineral from the water. José

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dankone bonsai monk Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: huntertown IN zone 5 Posts: 27	i know this is old but thank you for getting rid of such a rude person. treebeard's comments are always very helpful to people and he is very sincere in his efforts to promote learning. when i saw this directed at him i became very angry. whats the point of such stupidity from people?

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