Carol

I do not know whether it will work at your place or not, but here in
North-West India where the winter temperature drops to 1 or 2 degrees C, we
use clean transparent *Polythene Bags*. The plants which we get from
tropical South India such as Wrightia religiosa, Tamrindus indica etc., are
enclosed in transparent Polythene bags.(after the last watering around early
December). The bag is tightly closed and kept it full light. Not only the
plant survives, but also it keeps on growing though slowly. May be because
of the glass-house effect!. In early spring the plant is removed from the
Bag. Initially we were apprehensive as to how the plant will breath! But
we were surprised to find the plants in excellent condition even after three
months of suffocation. Yes! occasionally there was fungal growth at the
compost or at the trunk, but it never killed any plant. Ensure that the
Polythene Bag is of good quality and not punctured, otherwise the entire
humidity will escape. You can try this method on some ordinary cheap plant.

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


----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Schroeder"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 6:55 PM
Subject: [IBC] Wintering Bonsai


Hello All,

Here in eastern Maryland it's a common practice to winterize our
bonsais by putting them in the ground up to the rim of the pot or on the
ground. In both cases leaves are mounded around the trees as added
protection. This month I am having hand surgery and my hand will be in
a splint for the following 6 to 8 weeks. I will be unable to winterize
my trees in the usual way. I am wondering if an acceptable alternative
would be to bury the trees in the ground by the middle of October
(before the hand surgery). Does this sound reasonable to you all? Or
is there a better alternative I haven't considered?

With thanks,

Carol Schroeder
Maryland, zone 6/7

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