I can only confirm that Seiju and Cork Barked Chinese Elm root and
transplant very easily for me - almost 100% success. I tend to pot them
on as soon as they are securely rooted, usually a month or two after
they are inserted in seed trays (cutting flats). Mine are protected with
plastic propagator tops and semi-shaded until they root.

I too love the Seiju as it is fast growing but with tiny leaves. Perfect
for mame.

Cheers

Kev Bailey
Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf
Of Anil Kaushik
Sent: 30 September 2004 12:25
To:
Subject: [IBC] Chinese Elm "Dwarf"

Hi Everybody

About three years ago I and some other members of or Club acquired some
Dwarf Chinese Elms. The leaves of this species are similar to those of
the Chinese elm expect they are tiny only 3 to 5 mm long. One variety
has yellow margins and is sold as variegated. The plants are easy to
propagate from cuttings. But when we transplant the rooted cuttings,
most of them do not survive. Despite best efforts we could save hardly
5 percent. Same problem is encountered when its Bonsai is repotted. On
the other hand, regular Chinese elm is very hardy and can tolerate all
rigors. If anybody has some remedy please inform. Please also tell
whether it is a hybrid and if so who are the parents or if it is a
natural species.

Anil Kaushik
Bonsai Club (India)
Chandigarh "The City Beautiful"

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