[IBC] Cotoneaster
I recently read from a book that it is possible to grow cotoneaster as an
Indoor Bonsai so long as it is kept in cool conditions it also said that it is also Possible to grow Firethorn indoors I would welcome any comments on this please Barry Zone 8 England ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Barry,
why would you want to keep it indoors? I would think you would have problems with it, I tried to keep a Fuschia going indoors, but it did not like it. Where do you live? Zones dont mean a lot, I am in Basingstoke where I would keep Cotoneaster outside, Same applies to Pyracantha, it is a hardy plant and as such will not like being indoors, even a cold greenhouse would not be good for it. Geoff. -------Original Message------- From: Barry Allen Date: 09/03/05 20:08:08 To: Subject: [IBC] Cotoneaster I recently read from a book that it is possible to grow cotoneaster as an Indoor Bonsai so long as it is kept in cool conditions it also said that it is also Possible to grow Firethorn indoors I would welcome any comments on this please Barry Zone 8 England ************************************************** *************************** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** *************************** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Billy M. Rhodes wrote:
Is it Indoor Bonsai by Paul Lesniewicz? Paul wrote his book thinking as a german living in a cold climate according his book except pines almost all are indors The consensus on this side of the Atlantic is that European homes are heated and cooled differently than most American homes so maybe trees that die here indoors will survive in European homes, however, they will all be happier outdoors spring, summer, fall. They are deciduous (lose their leaves in winter) and need a cool, dormant period for good health. adapt the plant you grow to your climate if you live in Orlando gardenia is outddor and in NY is indoor most of the year be logic! |
I agree with Geoff, Cotoneaster and Pyracantha may survive for a short while
indoors, but they are never going to thrive and will probably die eventually. They are among the hardiest of plants and do really well in pots outdoors. Cheers Kev Bailey North Wales, UK, Zone 9 From: Geoff Hobson Reply-To: Geoff Hobson To: Subject: [IBC] Cotoneaster Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 21:09:31 +0100 Barry, why would you want to keep it indoors? I would think you would have problems with it, I tried to keep a Fuschia going indoors, but it did not like it. Where do you live? Zones dont mean a lot, I am in Basingstoke where I would keep Cotoneaster outside, Same applies to Pyracantha, it is a hardy plant and as such will not like being indoors, even a cold greenhouse would not be good for it. Geoff. -------Original Message------- From: Barry Allen Date: 09/03/05 20:08:08 To: Subject: [IBC] Cotoneaster I recently read from a book that it is possible to grow cotoneaster as an Indoor Bonsai so long as it is kept in cool conditions it also said that it is also Possible to grow Firethorn indoors I would welcome any comments on this please Barry Zone 8 England ************************************************* **************************** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************* **************************** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************* ******************************* ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************* ******************************* -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ __________________________________________________ _______________ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
In a message dated 9/3/2005 4:47:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, writes: adapt the plant you grow to your climate if you live in Orlando gardenia is outdoor and in NY is indoor most of the year I think even in New York a Gardenia would be happier outside as much as possible. Yes, it may have to have protection from severe cold, but indoors is a different story. Indoor air is too dry and stagnate for good plant health. Also the light is usually too weak. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Kev Bailey wrote:
I agree with Geoff, Cotoneaster and Pyracantha may survive for a short while indoors, but they are never going to thrive and will probably die eventually. They are among the hardiest of plants and do really well in pots outdoors. we have spontaneosuly born plants in zone 7 and are quite alive |
Billy M. Rhodes wrote:
Hi Billy I think even in New York a Gardenia would be happier outside as much as possible. Yes, it may have to have protection from severe cold, but indoors is a different story. Indoor air is too dry and stagnate for good plant health. exactly . but as for myself as I have orchids too I vaporize water 2-3 x per week in the room and we keep heating quite low ..for the gardenia is fine too Also the light is usually too weak. exactly needs a lot of light Of course you have hot summers and a humidity in NY as well I have my gardenia ( house plant) in zone 7 .. it is autside from late May to end of September if more than 18 20 ° My son has one inside his bay window all year long and in excellent temp and light conditions no fertilizer and is always covered with flowers in time due( I am jelous :-)) , same zone 7 cheers |
Hi All,
I was just gifted a small NZ Tea tree in severe distress from having been separated from it's neighbor and stuck in a new pot. Almost all of the leaves have turned brown and are dropping. There is some green left on the tree however. I have read that these trees are difficult and do not like their roots disturbed. But having never cared for this species before I thought I would put out a call for advice. Any hope for this little guy? I live in zone 5 in the Berkshires. Terry Robbins ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Terry Robbins wrote:
Hi All, I was just gifted a small NZ Tea tree in severe distress from having been separated from it's neighbor and stuck in a new pot. Almost all of the leaves have turned brown and are dropping. There is some green left on the tree however. I have read that these trees are difficult and do not like their roots disturbed. But having never cared for this species before I thought I would put out a call for advice. Any hope for this little guy? I live in zone 5 in the Berkshires. Not much, I think. You're right these guys DO NOT like their roots messed with, and without _exceptional_ care, would sooer die than survive. I've never even been able to move one from a nursery pot to a training pot. :-( GOOD LUCK. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Nature encourages no looseness, pardons no errors. Ralph Waldo Emerson ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Bob Pastorio++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
I moved a tea tree from a 2 gal can into a bonsai pot. It took several years. I had an old chef's knife that I would poke into the dirt at various anges cutting one cut at a time. I cut the sides and I had holes in the can to cut underneath. So I reduced the root ball without moving the plant. When I finally took it out of the can, I had a nice, smal; root ball that fit into a pot. I actually repotted it doing the same thing over the growing season. I cut parts of the root mass without taking it from the pot. It died when the ex said the irrigation system was working fine, when it was not.
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