Another larch...

Prowler · 03-02-2008, 12:40 PM

You know i often worry about my Larch, it sits outside and i never shift it about, dose not matter what the amount of frost, wind, it just looks like a dead stick.
When those little shaving brush's appear you know that's it for another year.
They are very hardy indeed, don't know how they get on in a Bonsai pot and i ain't going to try it either, i will put it in a smaller terracotta pot and that's it. Cheers.

Ledanta · 03-02-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks guys, I love a challenge, I might just have another crack at it!

Cheers,
Leigh.

Mattbonsai · 03-02-2008, 05:28 PM

One of my Larch have put out the Shaving Brushes already! the other two (the ones I want to re-pot) haven't yet, but I expect it will be over next 2-3 days, so I'm going to get them into a gritty compost in a growing pot tomorrow!

Cheers for the Feed Recipe, I know someone that works in a pet shop and she should be able to find out where I can get Alfalfa pellets from!

Have you had experiance with die back of branches? My little one in the moon pot has a few branches that look dead, but when I scratch its like a limey - green colour, so I'm not entirely sure.

-Matt-

AlainK · 03-02-2008, 05:42 PM

Matt,

Yes, I experienced die-back on branches, but since I've changed the composition of the soil I use, I haven't had any problems any more : I started using the old recipe of 50% sand, 50% compost, but now I use about 60% pozzolane (lava rock), 30% composted bark, and sharp sand, and apparently it suits them better.

I also don't use copper wire any more with larches, I have the impression that they don't like it, but that is not based on any scientific study! I use aluminium wire now.

Mattbonsai · 03-02-2008, 05:57 PM

I've always used aluminium (cant afford copper

)

My little ones in a 50:50 mix grit / compost, I was told they like it gritty n well drained so I made it up as I went

,

With the larger ones I had in the same compost last year I noted exceptional Growth, and its the first to come out this year.
I think I might use a mix like the one I'm experimenting with: 3:2:1 : Cat Litter: Grit: Multi-Purpose, It seems really good for moisture retention, and drainage, the Cat litter (not the one which breaks up) holds the moisture for ages, while there is no water sitting in the pots, My Box was suffering a bit at the end of last year because I cut it's feed a bit too early, so its new growth went a bronze colour, but Since I got it in the new compost its gone bright green! So the small amount of Multi-purpose must have enough nutrients in it to suit a tree like that. I can't tell for certain until they all start growing properly, But hopefully alls well!

-Matt-

AlainK · 01-30-2009, 10:14 AM

News from my larch :

January 10th, before wiring,
January 24th, after wiring.

It's beginning to look like what I had in mind from the beginning. I will try to find another pot for the spring, a brown oval one about the same size.

T.S.Wheeler · 01-31-2009, 01:24 AM

It already looked good, but now it looks so much better with the branches wired down like that. Beautiful! Can't wait to see it in leaf, too!

Travis

Mattbonsai · 01-31-2009, 05:18 PM

She's Matured Beautifully Alain!

Soooo Jealous!

-Matt-

anttal63 · 02-01-2009, 02:11 PM

beautiful indeed and such a lady.

03-02-2008, 12:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
Prowler Deceased: 11/24/2008 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 361	You know i often worry about my Larch, it sits outside and i never shift it about, dose not matter what the amount of frost, wind, it just looks like a dead stick. When those little shaving brush's appear you know that's it for another year. They are very hardy indeed, don't know how they get on in a Bonsai pot and i ain't going to try it either, i will put it in a smaller terracotta pot and that's it. Cheers. __________________ Its hell out there, give them hell back.

03-02-2008, 05:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ledanta Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 60	Thanks guys, I love a challenge, I might just have another crack at it! Cheers, Leigh. __________________ http://www.ledanta-bonsai.com.au

03-02-2008, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mattbonsai Tree Hugger In Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheshire, GB Posts: 801	One of my Larch have put out the Shaving Brushes already! the other two (the ones I want to re-pot) haven't yet, but I expect it will be over next 2-3 days, so I'm going to get them into a gritty compost in a growing pot tomorrow! Cheers for the Feed Recipe, I know someone that works in a pet shop and she should be able to find out where I can get Alfalfa pellets from! Have you had experiance with die back of branches? My little one in the moon pot has a few branches that look dead, but when I scratch its like a limey - green colour, so I'm not entirely sure. -Matt- __________________ -Matt- http://www.cheshirebonsaisociety.org.uk/index.html R.I.P Our Great Friend - Prowler, 24th November 2008

03-02-2008, 05:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
AlainK Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orléans, France Posts: 187	Matt, Yes, I experienced die-back on branches, but since I've changed the composition of the soil I use, I haven't had any problems any more : I started using the old recipe of 50% sand, 50% compost, but now I use about 60% pozzolane (lava rock), 30% composted bark, and sharp sand, and apparently it suits them better. I also don't use copper wire any more with larches, I have the impression that they don't like it, but that is not based on any scientific study! I use aluminium wire now. __________________ Alain K. http://www.rdb45.fr http://ak2.apinc.org/bdB

03-02-2008, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mattbonsai Tree Hugger In Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheshire, GB Posts: 801	I've always used aluminium (cant afford copper ) My little ones in a 50:50 mix grit / compost, I was told they like it gritty n well drained so I made it up as I went , With the larger ones I had in the same compost last year I noted exceptional Growth, and its the first to come out this year. I think I might use a mix like the one I'm experimenting with: 3:2:1 : Cat Litter: Grit: Multi-Purpose, It seems really good for moisture retention, and drainage, the Cat litter (not the one which breaks up) holds the moisture for ages, while there is no water sitting in the pots, My Box was suffering a bit at the end of last year because I cut it's feed a bit too early, so its new growth went a bronze colour, but Since I got it in the new compost its gone bright green! So the small amount of Multi-purpose must have enough nutrients in it to suit a tree like that. I can't tell for certain until they all start growing properly, But hopefully alls well! -Matt- __________________ -Matt- http://www.cheshirebonsaisociety.org.uk/index.html R.I.P Our Great Friend - Prowler, 24th November 2008

01-31-2009, 01:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
T.S.Wheeler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, TX / Bryan, TX Posts: 55	It already looked good, but now it looks so much better with the branches wired down like that. Beautiful! Can't wait to see it in leaf, too! Travis

01-31-2009, 05:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mattbonsai Tree Hugger In Training Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheshire, GB Posts: 801	She's Matured Beautifully Alain! Soooo Jealous! -Matt- __________________ -Matt- http://www.cheshirebonsaisociety.org.uk/index.html R.I.P Our Great Friend - Prowler, 24th November 2008

02-01-2009, 02:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
anttal63 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: melbourne victoria australia Posts: 155	beautiful indeed and such a lady. __________________ Antonio...... __________

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