Maple re-pot

treebeard55 · 04-25-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bonsaidad

... There is another method i have seen of growing new roots, and that is by drilling small holes around the basal flare, and packing them with rooting powder, and plugging the holes with matchsticks.

Any thoughts on this method?...

My only question is, why the matchsticks?

Mortalis · 04-26-2009, 01:07 AM

I have done similar with small slits in the trunk and rooting gel. Works well I used it to earth layer a new root system further up a ficus trunk.

Pup · 04-26-2009, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by treebeard55

My only question is, why the matchsticks?

It works well, and match sticks are readily available, and uniform size for the drill. The reason also is the theory, that as the cambium
attempts to heal, it will do so by going along the matchsticks thus forming a longer root.

Pup

treebeard55 · 04-26-2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the explanation, Pup. Has anyone been able to confirm whether it works that way in fact?

Mortalis, you refer to a rooting gel. Where did you get that, if I may ask? It sounds like it would be easy to use, more so than powders or a willow-bark slurry.

bonsaidad · 04-26-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by treebeard55

My only question is, why the matchsticks?

I don't know, it seems the most convenient item!, but it could be anything!.

Best regards Paul

bonsaidad · 04-26-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pup

It works well, and match sticks are readily available, and uniform size for the drill. The reason also is the theory, that as the cambium
attempts to heal, it will do so by going along the matchsticks thus forming a longer root.

Pup

Wow, now thats an answer i wish i could have come up with!.

Now i will remember that answer, just in case it crops up again, and i can go into smug mode when i give it.

Best regards BD Paul

Pup · 04-26-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by treebeard55

Thanks for the explanation, Pup. Has anyone been able to confirm whether it works that way in fact?

Mortalis, you refer to a rooting gel. Where did you get that, if I may ask? It sounds like it would be easy to use, more so than powders or a willow-bark slurry.

It does work I have seen it work with Ficus very well.

If your supplier has the powder they should also have the Gell which is in my opinion for what it is worth better to use, less wastage.

Pup

bonsaidad · 04-27-2009, 12:39 AM

I will check the next time i am in the garden center, or DIY store.

It does sound easier than powder.

Best regards BD Paul

noissee · 04-27-2009, 08:29 PM

Take pics if you do the matchstick thing. I would be interested to see that sort of thing.

bonsaidad · 04-27-2009, 09:44 PM

Yes, no problems, and i will be doing it as soon as it stops raining, with a little luck tomorrow !.

Best regards BD Paul

04-26-2009, 01:07 AM	#12 (permalink)
Mortalis Darkness abides him. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 132	I have done similar with small slits in the trunk and rooting gel. Works well I used it to earth layer a new root system further up a ficus trunk. __________________ "I'm ready to meet my maker, whether my maker is ready to meet me is another matter" W.Church hill.

04-26-2009, 01:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 510	Thanks for the explanation, Pup. Has anyone been able to confirm whether it works that way in fact? Mortalis, you refer to a rooting gel. Where did you get that, if I may ask? It sounds like it would be easy to use, more so than powders or a willow-bark slurry. __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

04-27-2009, 12:39 AM	#18 (permalink)
bonsaidad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Glamorgan Wales Posts: 202	I will check the next time i am in the garden center, or DIY store. It does sound easier than powder. Best regards BD Paul __________________ Old Chinese proverb says. Go to bed with itchy bum. Wake up with stinky finger.

04-27-2009, 09:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
bonsaidad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Glamorgan Wales Posts: 202	Yes, no problems, and i will be doing it as soon as it stops raining, with a little luck tomorrow !. Best regards BD Paul __________________ Old Chinese proverb says. Go to bed with itchy bum. Wake up with stinky finger.

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noissee Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: florida panhandle Posts: 206	Take pics if you do the matchstick thing. I would be interested to see that sort of thing.

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