[IBC] Bougainvillea root pruning
How hard can you prune back a Bougys roots and not kill it when root pruning collected material. My wife has given me one and it has been in a 5 gallon pot for about 8 years. I know the roots are going to be a mess and I was just curious. It is starting to
break bud now so I figure it is just about time to try and get it into a training box. While I have your attention, should I also cut back hard on the top growth to balance things out for the loss of rootage? --I crucified my hate and held the world within my hands-- Neal Ross-Marysville CA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Bougainvillea root pruning
In a message dated 2/24/2003 8:46:11 AM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: How hard can you prune back a Bougys roots and not kill it when root pruning collected material. My wife has given me one and it has been in a 5 gallon pot for about 8 years. I know the roots are going to be a mess and I was just curious. It is starting to break bud now so I figure it is just about time to try and get it into a training box. While I have your attention, should I also cut back hard on the top growth to balance things out for the loss of rootage? --I crucified my hate and held the world within my hands-- Neal Ross-Marysville CA Bougainvillea can be pruned to a stump and roots will emerge from the buried portion of the trunk. If you are going to do a severe root pruning also cut off all the leaves, during an active growing phase (Spring). It should be kept warm in a humid environment (plastic tent if the ambient humidity is not 70% or more) and kept in bright light. The planting medium should be well draining but retain moisture, especially in this phase to encourage root growth. Bury at least 2 or 3 inches of the trunk in the medium to insure sufficient roots. Goodluck! Luis Fontanills ( The Bougy Man ;-) Miami, Florida USA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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