I have to repot my penthapilla that is about 50 years old and
I am
scared to death to make a mistake..
I took it out of the actual container and a strong delicious
smell
of mychorize white fungus spread in the air the plant is
very
healthy.. but I am scared to loosen the root ball It has been
transpotted 4 times in the last 20 years with very little
roots
cutting-and in a larger container and actually is a wooden
wine box
since 3 years ( that is going to explode soon )..
- should I take out MORE of 1/3 of the new roots growth or
not ?
-should I dig out some deep the OLD SOIL under the
trunk( never
did that before ) or not
I am also looking for a quite large container ( the naked
root ball
actually is 12 " x 15 " heigh 6") not easy to find here ( the
kind I
want).. any NET-address to suggest ? I am in Switzerland
Thanks
Theo

Theo: Is there someone near you who does bonsai, or a club?

This isn't something you, as (I assume) a beginner, should do
without help -- at least not by the sound of it.

Find someone (or a club), even if you have to drive 50 KM to get
there.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is
frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry
David Thoreau - Walden

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In a message dated 4/13/2003 1:39:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes:

I am in Switzerland
Thanks
Theo

Theo:

Do you live near Basil? If so, you can see Pius (Notter) for a pot and assistance.

There is nothing unusual about repotting a pine planted in fast-draining soil: follow basic procedures, taking the root pad back approximately 1 inch on the side and the bottom.

However, if the tree is potted in Akadama, write back for a few suggestions.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
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