In a message dated 10/19/2005 11:48:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:


Do you use cutting paste on roots? If yes. which one? The one on toothpaste
tube or the other (sorry, don't know the English terms).



I didn't see an answer to this so:

I don't. Here in Florida we work with a lot of tropicals and I have
never seen cut paste used on roots. We don't even use it much on cuts above the
soil either.
I have a few deciduous trees and a few evergreens (Juniper) I have never
used cut paste on the roots.
Cut paste is made to be used above ground and might even be harmful on
roots.

All cuts should be as clean as possible. I mean that there shouldn't be
any soil on the root or tool when you make the cut. And the cut should be
straight, not angled and without rough edges. This is best done with a good
sharp tool.


Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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Guys:
There are roots, and then there are ROOTS.

Seriously, I was not specific enough. I use cut paste on large, exposed, taproot removals because they typically are huge with trees of my size preference and expose a large surface area in the center of the root pad's base.

To avoid unwanted decay and associated problems, I apply the paste. With that said, have at it any way you choose. );-)

There are always ways to bonsai enlightenment.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
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-----Original Message-----
From: Billy M. Rhodes
To:
Sent: Thu, 20 Oct 2005 05:58:12 EDT
Subject: [IBC] Cutting paste on roots?




In a message dated 10/19/2005 11:48:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:


Do you use cutting paste on roots? If yes. which one? The one on toothpaste
tube or the other (sorry, don't know the English terms).



I didn't see an answer to this so:

I don't. Here in Florida we work with a lot of tropicals and I have
never seen cut paste used on roots. We don't even use it much on cuts above the

soil either.
I have a few deciduous trees and a few evergreens (Juniper) I have never
used cut paste on the roots.
Cut paste is made to be used above ground and might even be harmful on
roots.

All cuts should be as clean as possible. I mean that there shouldn't be
any soil on the root or tool when you make the cut. And the cut should be
straight, not angled and without rough edges. This is best done with a good
sharp tool.


Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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++++Sponsored, in part, by John Romano++++
************************************************** ******************************
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+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++

************************************************** ******************************
++++Sponsored, in part, by John Romano++++
************************************************** ******************************
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+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++