BONSAI NEW EASY METHOD #99-TAMARIND TREE REPOTTING

[hl1996]

Please be carefull when working with sphagnum moss,use gloves and a mask;the tiny fibers can carry a bacteria that can get in through your lungs or via a cut in the skin.

The famous Brian Batchelder who was a major proponent of using sphagnum as a media;had his own public access show "New Horizons in Bonsai"only used sphagnum.

He died from complications of the very same bacteria that he contracted from the moss;by not being careful and did not tale precautions.

[kishna4]

great work uncle jerry.........thanks a lot....

n u look lyk an "Indian" lv that...:)

[seniorwisdom]

bonsai normally dont grow in spagnum moss...you should try to mix your own soil its best for the tree.They dont like things that hold too much water...spahgnum is good for cuttings and layerings etc........not potting soil

[kami3233]

wowi love this kind of tree, thx for lettin me know what its called!

[bonsai9723]

You're very welcome. Glad to be a help. Jerry

[translucent82]

My apology for saying this, but the Tamarind tree got to be my Most favourite out of every other favourites from your bonsai videos. Please take extra care with this one for me, thx. It's so hard to have one of them in Sydney, I used to have one when mum grew it from seed but it didn't survive the winter!!. I'll give it a shot with the seed when i find a good seed from somewhere!!.

Even it is my most favourite i'd still smooth up those coarse edges unless u want2 turn it to jin, but thats me

[bonsai9723]

Hello Australia! Thanks for the advice. So far, 24 hours later, it is doing fine. Most of my plants do exceptionally well in the sphagnum moss. If I find seeds I will be glad to send them to you. Have you tried eBay to get the seeds or other internet sites. I'll keep an eye on those edges. Jerry

[translucent82]

Thank you so much Jerry for your generous offer. I'll keep chasing those seeds for a little while further, and if i can't find them you'll definately hear from me (they do exist in the northern part of Australia, my biggest problem is how to keep them through the winter).

Again, much appreciated with your offer, Thank you

[Numinous123]

@translucent82

Depending on where you live, you can get Tamarind from Asian, or Spanish ethic stores. That's where I get my seeds.

I buy them mostly for the pods, since Tamarind is a great ingredient for sauces. In case you didn't know, the flesh of the pods is used as a spice. They also make a very tasty treat, and are often used in juices, candies, or eaten on their own.

A bonus is that you can grow very nice houseplants from the seeds.

[sunnybird1277]

Very nice.

[bonsai9723]

Thanks!