Root pruning is more about creating a turbo charged root system than it is about restricting grown. Pruning the roots creates feeder roots closer to the trunk and thus makes a more efficient root system. The restriction of growth comes from being in a pot and having regular maintenance pruning done.
i have few bonsai- the question is if u can help me is what type of soil mix is best served for japanese maple? i already know many mix and they do work - but wanted to know what use
and how well drained juniper bonsai have to be ? i have made a mix which drains well but also retains 1/3 of water -as i have used incorporated compost which retains 25% more water? would that effect
100% pure, sifted akadama is best for Acer palmatum cultivars. Junipers need SUPER drainage. They do NOT like wet roots. A good mix for junipers is 50% akadama and 50% orchid bark. A better mix would be 60% akadama and 40% orchid bark. The formula I use for my junipers is as follows. 60% decomposed granite in different sizes (I have a free local source) 30% compost from my compost pile that has been boiled and then left in a VERY thin layer out in the sun(cont.)
I also add about 10% of a hardened clay (usually akadama or oildri). I also throw in some charcol (make it myself) to help keep the foliage nice and green. Making charcol is easy. I like to use shims that are used in construction for window and door frames. Basically you burn the wood until it is thoroughly burned (blackened). Then I break it up into smaller chunks and sift out all the dust. I add about a 1/2 cup to 1 gallon of soil.
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TouchedbyCastiel 6 months ago
Excellent explanation
mikemike20202020 6 months ago
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thefugitive1965 9 months ago 2
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Lime524 11 months ago
Leaf reduction is better done by leaf pruning. Some species will NOT reduce their leaf size unless this is done.
SanRafaelSwell 1 year ago
Root pruning is more about creating a turbo charged root system than it is about restricting grown. Pruning the roots creates feeder roots closer to the trunk and thus makes a more efficient root system. The restriction of growth comes from being in a pot and having regular maintenance pruning done.
SanRafaelSwell 1 year ago
i have few bonsai- the question is if u can help me is what type of soil mix is best served for japanese maple? i already know many mix and they do work - but wanted to know what use
and how well drained juniper bonsai have to be ? i have made a mix which drains well but also retains 1/3 of water -as i have used incorporated compost which retains 25% more water? would that effect
KingKong1ooo 1 year ago
@KingKong1ooo
100% pure, sifted akadama is best for Acer palmatum cultivars. Junipers need SUPER drainage. They do NOT like wet roots. A good mix for junipers is 50% akadama and 50% orchid bark. A better mix would be 60% akadama and 40% orchid bark. The formula I use for my junipers is as follows. 60% decomposed granite in different sizes (I have a free local source) 30% compost from my compost pile that has been boiled and then left in a VERY thin layer out in the sun(cont.)
SanRafaelSwell 1 year ago
@KingKong1ooo
I also add about 10% of a hardened clay (usually akadama or oildri). I also throw in some charcol (make it myself) to help keep the foliage nice and green. Making charcol is easy. I like to use shims that are used in construction for window and door frames. Basically you burn the wood until it is thoroughly burned (blackened). Then I break it up into smaller chunks and sift out all the dust. I add about a 1/2 cup to 1 gallon of soil.
SanRafaelSwell 1 year ago