On 7 Nov 2004 at 21:39, kevin bailey wrote:


As to the xylem pump, (if it works, I've seen no evidence myself and
have had to water many layers on this and other species as they dried
out once roots filled the bag) I assume that it would be pumping from
the bottom cut upwards?


Oughta be. I'd assumed that he was implying that the moss would
"wick" the moisture throughout the ball.

Anyway, was news to me, too.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests
are like genealogists: We know our roots!

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