[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati
earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot from a plastic flowerpot. The new mix consisted of probably 3 parts pine bark, 2 parts 1/8" haydite, 1 parts 1/8" grit, 1 part coir (a byproduct of coconut production), and a couple of handfuls of milled sphagnum peat (used for seed starting, not the dry brown stuff) a different mix from what I normally use. The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. I watered it in well and kept on eye on things for the next day or so. The soil dried considerably, enough for to water again, but the stem tips still seem quite limp. The tree receives morning sun from sunrise to about 11:00 am (north side of my garage) and then maybe from 6:00 pm till dark. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6, Sunset Zone 35 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
In the hot summer I only pot up to larger pots without
cutting any roots. I do this only if I didn't get around to repotting in spring and the plant shows stress from being pot bound. That said, I have more to say. Why do people bring home new plants and mess with them right away? The plant may be stressed by the move. You don't know how it will react to where you place the plant. So how do you know which thing affected the plant the most? I usually let my plant settle in before I do anything drastic to them. I didn't do that last year and I lost a beautiful trunk I purchased because I tried to make a bush into a tree too quickly. I purned too much off the top and the roots/leaves proportions were too off for the plant to survive. Kitsune Miko --- Steve Parr wrote: I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot from a plastic flowerpot. The new mix consisted of probably 3 parts pine bark, 2 parts 1/8" haydite, 1 parts 1/8" grit, 1 part coir (a byproduct of coconut production), and a couple of handfuls of milled sphagnum peat (used for seed starting, not the dry brown stuff) a different mix from what I normally use. The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. I watered it in well and kept on eye on things for the next day or so. The soil dried considerably, enough for to water again, but the stem tips still seem quite limp. The tree receives morning sun from sunrise to about 11:00 am (north side of my garage) and then maybe from 6:00 pm till dark. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6, Sunset Zone 35 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
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From: "Steve Parr" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - Steve, The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Steve,
The buttonwoods wilt after every repotting. Keep them warm, moist and even place them into a large plastic bag, but out of sun for two weeks. It should be fine. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot from a plastic flowerpot. The new mix consisted of probably 3 parts pine bark, 2 parts 1/8" haydite, 1 parts 1/8" grit, 1 part coir (a byproduct of coconut production), and a couple of handfuls of milled sphagnum peat (used for seed starting, not the dry brown stuff) a different mix from what I normally use. The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. I watered it in well and kept on eye on things for the next day or so. The soil dried considerably, enough for to water again, but the stem tips still seem quite limp. The tree receives morning sun from sunrise to about 11:00 am (north side of my garage) and then maybe from 6:00 pm till dark. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6, Sunset Zone 35 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
OK, I stand corrected on buttonwoods in Ohio. But
there is another saying QTIP. Quit taking it personally. It was actually a retorical question. You must admit that many problems in this forum are in part due to doing too many things to a tree at one time. My other pet theory is that bonsai commit harikari if taken to more than two masters. The more masters that touch the tree in a year, the better the chances of demise. Folks, trees just can't think that fast. Kitsune Miko --- Steve Parr wrote: The reason for messing with them right away is that now is the proper repotting time for tropicals in SW Ohio. I was told by several local folks that now is the perfect time, nights in the 70? F range, days in the upper 80? range. There was already new growth on the plant. It sat for almost two weeks in its present spot before I worked on it. I would never root prune a plant that I didn't think could take it. This particular buttonwood was in a 10" diameter plastic pot with a depth of about 10". The soil it was in looked like about what the "Miracle-Gro" potting mix my annuals are (petunias, impatiens, marigolds, verbena; all from seed) looks like at the end of the summer. It is now in a drum pot, 12" diameter and 5" deep. There were no roots cut greater than a "Dum-Dum" lollipop stick (1/8"). The reason for the one-sided rootage, was the elongated stump that was buried. I hope to encourage new roots on the other side before the next repot. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn That said, I have more to say. Why do people bring home new plants and mess with them right away? The plant may be stressed by the move. You don't know how it will react to where you place the plant. So how do you know which thing affected the plant the most? snipped --- Steve Parr wrote: I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot from a plastic flowerpot. The new mix consisted of probably 3 parts pine bark, 2 parts 1/8" haydite, 1 parts 1/8" grit, 1 part coir (a byproduct of coconut production), and a couple of handfuls of milled sphagnum peat (used for seed starting, not the dry brown stuff) a different mix from what I normally use. The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Dale,
Never tried a overwintering a tomato, but have had luck with hot peppers (even picked a few habaneros on New Years). That is, till I took them out for the next season, croaked right away. My "inside garden" consists of two 400 watt metal halides on a 10' track with dual light movers, 10 4' fluorescent shop lights, and a few spot "grow-lights". All built on 3/4" PVC stands and a three tier Burpee seed starting stand (Christmas present from the wife a few years ago). My Ficus seem to love it during the winter, even throwing lots of new growth. Thermostatically controlled propagation mats or even a humidifier would be no problem to rig up. I am an ex-process control electrical engineer that quit work to stay home with our new daughter. Yea, I've got lots of time.... Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 4:05 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Parr" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - Steve, The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy ************************************************** **************************** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** **************************** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Jerry,
Thanks, I just wasn't sure if buttonwood was persnickety about root pruning or not. I'm sure the tree will be OK, just wanted to check if what I am seeing is normal. Do you have any buttonwoods "way up 'Nor"? Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 4:22 PM, Jerry Meislik ] wrote: Steve, The buttonwoods wilt after every repotting. Keep them warm, moist and even place them into a large plastic bag, but out of sun for two weeks. It should be fine. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Miko-san,
I truly hope that anything I have said was taken as a attack on you. My signature line is from one of my favorite cartoon characters, that perhaps you are not familiar with. I can direct you to where you can view these cartoons. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 5:47 PM, Kitsune Miko ] wrote: OK, I stand corrected on buttonwoods in Ohio. But there is another saying QTIP. Quit taking it personally. It was actually a retorical question. You must admit that many problems in this forum are in part due to doing too many things to a tree at one time. My other pet theory is that bonsai commit harikari if taken to more than two masters. The more masters that touch the tree in a year, the better the chances of demise. Folks, trees just can't think that fast. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Steve:
You have received some excellent advice from Kitsune Miko, Dale Cohoy and Jerry Meislik, so now you will hear from the amateur! Dale may be right about letting such tropicals stay in Florida, but where is the challenge? I have a Buttonwood that I have kept alive for five years and is doing well, considering the fact that I put it out doors and it's leaves became sunburned. It was brought in doors and I put it in an ICU enclosure (as Jerry Meislik suggested). It came back without any problems..... I do suggest that you place it in a plastic tent, water it well (no fertilizer). I have been told to make sure the leaves do not touch the plastic (I still haven't figured out why, but I do it just in case, I don't want to find out :-P ). Even while it is in the tent, place the tree on a propagation mat, since the Buttonwood loves its feet warm. It will take a good 30 days to leaf out, (if you place it in the ICU). When it recovers and has a good set ofleaves,feed it Miracid 30-10-10. 1/4 teaspoon to a gallon of water. I feed mine Monday thru Friday with the Miracid. On Saturday and Sunday, clear water to wash out any accumulated salts. As Jerry said the Buttonwood needs Humidity and bright light, but keep it year round on a propagation matt when in doors. Good Luck and enjoy the fascinating Buttonwood! Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://bmee.net/rosner http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 Steve Parr wrote: I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot from a plastic flowerpot. The new mix consisted of probably 3 parts pine bark, 2 parts 1/8" haydite, 1 parts 1/8" grit, 1 part coir (a byproduct of coconut production), and a couple of handfuls of milled sphagnum peat (used for seed starting, not the dry brown stuff) a different mix from what I normally use. The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. I watered it in well and kept on eye on things for the next day or so. The soil dried considerably, enough for to water again, but the stem tips still seem quite limp. The tree receives morning sun from sunrise to about 11:00 am (north side of my garage) and then maybe from 6:00 pm till dark. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6, Sunset Zone 35 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Ah So I am no Samurai Warrior. I do not accept
attack. It is I, delicate flower of the orient, that hopes she has not been offensive. Kitsune Miko --- Steve Parr wrote: Miko-san, I truly hope that anything I have said was taken as a attack on you. My signature line is from one of my favorite cartoon characters, that perhaps you are not familiar with. I can direct you to where you can view these cartoons. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 5:47 PM, Kitsune Miko ] wrote: OK, I stand corrected on buttonwoods in Ohio. But there is another saying QTIP. Quit taking it personally. It was actually a retorical question. You must admit that many problems in this forum are in part due to doing too many things to a tree at one time. My other pet theory is that bonsai commit harikari if taken to more than two masters. The more masters that touch the tree in a year, the better the chances of demise. Folks, trees just can't think that fast. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Ah So I am no Samurai Warrior. I do not accept
attack. It is I, delicate flower of the orient, that hopes she has not been offensive. Kitsune Miko --- Steve Parr wrote: Miko-san, I truly hope that anything I have said was taken as a attack on you. My signature line is from one of my favorite cartoon characters, that perhaps you are not familiar with. I can direct you to where you can view these cartoons. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 5:47 PM, Kitsune Miko ] wrote: OK, I stand corrected on buttonwoods in Ohio. But there is another saying QTIP. Quit taking it personally. It was actually a retorical question. You must admit that many problems in this forum are in part due to doing too many things to a tree at one time. My other pet theory is that bonsai commit harikari if taken to more than two masters. The more masters that touch the tree in a year, the better the chances of demise. Folks, trees just can't think that fast. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Meislik" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood Steve, The buttonwoods wilt after every repotting. Keep them warm, moist and even place them into a large plastic bag, but out of sun for two weeks. It should be fine. Jerry Meislik Steve, something I forgot to mention in my earlier post. Here in OHIO it might be a good Idea to use warm water ( like from a container sitting out) to water. Especially in Winter you want water to be warmer if watering in the house. . And, if you have well water, that's really cold! I know mine sure is. Be careful of hosing it down outside with that for a while. Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Parr" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood Dale, Never tried a overwintering a tomato, My "inside garden" consists of two 400 watt metal halides on a 10' track with dual light movers, 10 4' fluorescent shop lights, and a few spot "grow-lights". All built on 3/4" PVC stands and a three tier Burpee seed starting stand (Christmas present from the wife a few years ago). My Ficus seem to love it during the winter, even throwing lots of new growth. Thermostatically controlled propagation mats or even a humidifier would be no problem to rig up. That sounds good. I WOULD recommend the heating mat. I have a friend with that same setup( moving metal halide's, mat) and he has great success with buttonwoods. He also has a great sunroom for them to boot in the winter. One other thing I don't know if Mary mentioned. When it gets scale/ mealy bugs ( and it will).... no malithion! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Well, I have to disagree!! Buttonwood is not any more difficult than
ficus. True..it will grow differently in the north(other than in summer), than it would in Florida or if you use Metal Halide. The first potting may be the most difficult for any nursery tree because you just don't know what you will find rootwise. One thing I've found about repotting buttonwood in the north in summer is the temperature changes. It can be hot, great for repotting, then the night or day temps can drop to 40's - 50's. In my experience not good after a repot. The only time I had trouble after a repot was this temp. change. Once it's outside for the summer, it stays there. The tree is about 36"h x 40"w. The only trouble I had with buttonwood: It had aphids once outside, never seen scale ever. Once in Feb. after I'd had it for 3 years it dropped about 75% of it's leaves. I think it was pot bound, it refoliated. I had some root rot, changed the soil mix. This is when I stopped using peat in any soil mix. It's been said that peat is used in the mix in Florida for buttonwood, well. It may get some leaf burn after you bring it outside. I've never worried about it, cut them off, it will soon produce more leaves. Like Carl I use Mir-Acid, the only time it doesn't get fed too much is Oct. - Dec. Then it begins to grow well Jan. on. I use a humidifier, never measured the humidity level, feels okay. A few fans for air circ. A tomato plant! No way! Regards, Alan .................................................. ...................... The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Do the branch tips on the buttonwood remain drooping even in the
early morning or after a good watering? How much of the top did you reduce? Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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OK, I stand corrected.
Please disregard my comments/warnings. grow on dude! Let us know next summer how it's doing. Dale ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Dunbrook" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood Well, I have to disagree!! Buttonwood is not any more difficult than ficus. True..it will grow differently in the north(other than in summer), than it would in Florida or if you use Metal Halide. The first potting may be the most difficult for any nursery tree because you just don't know what you will find rootwise. One thing I've found about repotting buttonwood in the north in summer is the temperature changes. It can be hot, great for repotting, then the night or day temps can drop to 40's - 50's. In my experience not good after a repot. The only time I had trouble after a repot was this temp. change. Once it's outside for the summer, it stays there. The tree is about 36"h x 40"w. The only trouble I had with buttonwood: It had aphids once outside, never seen scale ever. Once in Feb. after I'd had it for 3 years it dropped about 75% of it's leaves. I think it was pot bound, it refoliated. I had some root rot, changed the soil mix. This is when I stopped using peat in any soil mix. It's been said that peat is used in the mix in Florida for buttonwood, well. It may get some leaf burn after you bring it outside. I've never worried about it, cut them off, it will soon produce more leaves. Like Carl I use Mir-Acid, the only time it doesn't get fed too much is Oct. - Dec. Then it begins to grow well Jan. on. I use a humidifier, never measured the humidity level, feels okay. A few fans for air circ. A tomato plant! No way! Regards, Alan Dale said: The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy Added from 2nd post: Water with warm water, especially in Winter. & No malithion. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
I'm still in the process of building/putting together my indoor room.
Please send/post pictures! Thanks, Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 -----Original Message----- From: Steve Parr ] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 5:57 PM To: Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood Dale, Never tried a overwintering a tomato, but have had luck with hot peppers (even picked a few habaneros on New Years). That is, till I took them out for the next season, croaked right away. My "inside garden" consists of two 400 watt metal halides on a 10' track with dual light movers, 10 4' fluorescent shop lights, and a few spot "grow-lights". All built on 3/4" PVC stands and a three tier Burpee seed starting stand (Christmas present from the wife a few years ago). My Ficus seem to love it during the winter, even throwing lots of new growth. Thermostatically controlled propagation mats or even a humidifier would be no problem to rig up. I am an ex-process control electrical engineer that quit work to stay home with our new daughter. Yea, I've got lots of time.... Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 4:05 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Parr" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - Steve, The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy ************************************************** ************************** ** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ************************** ** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
I'm still in the process of building/putting together my indoor room.
Please send/post pictures! Thanks, Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 -----Original Message----- From: Steve Parr ] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 5:57 PM To: Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood Dale, Never tried a overwintering a tomato, but have had luck with hot peppers (even picked a few habaneros on New Years). That is, till I took them out for the next season, croaked right away. My "inside garden" consists of two 400 watt metal halides on a 10' track with dual light movers, 10 4' fluorescent shop lights, and a few spot "grow-lights". All built on 3/4" PVC stands and a three tier Burpee seed starting stand (Christmas present from the wife a few years ago). My Ficus seem to love it during the winter, even throwing lots of new growth. Thermostatically controlled propagation mats or even a humidifier would be no problem to rig up. I am an ex-process control electrical engineer that quit work to stay home with our new daughter. Yea, I've got lots of time.... Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 4:05 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Parr" Subject: [IBC] Repotting Buttonwood I recently picked up my first buttonwood at the MABA convention in Cincinnati earlier this month. This past weekend I repotted it into a large training pot The tips of the branches seem to almost wilting, not quite though, just limp. The leaves are still upright in respect to the stem, but the stem droops, so the overall appearance looks pretty haggard. Is it normal for buttonwood to resent repotting and medium root pruning? By medium, I mean removal of maybe 1/3 to 3/8 of the root ball (there is still a good size root ball of fine feeder roots, a bit one sided, but still quite reasonably sized). Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - Steve, The last ( and MY last) buttonwood I also repotted about this time of year in NE Ohio. Seemed a good time for tropical. Root ball pretty good. Same source as yours. It INSTANTLY wilted and dried up to be thrown out after a few weeks of watching it turn completely brown. Past buttonwoods took the dive at various other seasons for various other reasons. My advice for buttonwoods outside of south Florida....pass on 'em. Don't be seduced by the trunks ( or the "Dark Side") . If it suvives your repotting the BIGGEST challenge ahead is getting it through an Ohio winter inside, unless you are prepared to dedicate quite a bit to keeping this one plant alive! LOTS of heat and humidity, and, if you do, it will STILL NEVER look like it would in S, Florida. They are like trying to over-winter a tomato plant!! My advice for best tropical to grow in Ohio....The Willow-leaf Ficus. It is the BEST for us. I have quite a few and they respond wonderful. Regards, Dale Cochoy ************************************************** ************************** ** ** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ************************** ** ** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Dale,
I have a rain barrel attached to my shed roof that I use to fill several watering cans strategically placed around the yard. I do keep Bt based mosquito dunks in the rain barrel, think this might be problem? I haven't used any of these cans yet, as I am still watering it with a mix of KLN rooting concentrate (when needed). We had 1-1/2" of rain in 30 minutes or so last night. More rain and less wind than the storms that popped during the MABA convention. My main pest problem while growing indoors is aphids, they seem to appear no matter what I do. Seen a few outbreaks of scale on some Ficus, but nothing else. I usually pick the scale off by hand and use Neem oil for the aphids. What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 8:16 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: snip Steve, something I forgot to mention in my earlier post. Here in OHIO it might be a good Idea to use warm water ( like from a container sitting out) to water. Especially in Winter you want water to be warmer if watering in the house. . And, if you have well water, that's really cold! I know mine sure is. Be careful of hosing it down outside with that for a while. snip One other thing I don't know if Mary mentioned. When it gets scale/ mealy bugs ( and it will).... no malithion! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Billy,
I removed maybe three twigs, there really wasn't a whole lot of foliage to begin with. Much more roots, than green. The stronger branches had new growth on the tips. I will try and post a pic on the gallery tonight. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 9:58 PM, Billy M. Rhodes ] wrote: Do the branch tips on the buttonwood remain drooping even in the early morning or after a good watering? How much of the top did you reduce? Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
In a message dated 7/16/2003 4:54:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes: What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? The "rollie-pollies" or pill bugs usually eat only decaying matter so are not usually a danger to plants. I saw usually because there are reports from some members that they nibble roots. A "Mealy Bug" looks like a small piece of cotton or fake snow on the plant. Above ground they prefer to be where a branch meets the trunk or a leaf meets a stem. There are also "Root Mealies" that some members have had problems with. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
These guys I have seen before, kinda like a fuzzy scale, right? The tip of a
pen knife is good for "gutting" these. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:00 PM, ] wrote: In a message dated 7/16/2003 4:54:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? The "rollie-pollies" or pill bugs usually eat only decaying matter so are not usually a danger to plants. I saw usually because there are reports from some members that they nibble roots. A "Mealy Bug" looks like a small piece of cotton or fake snow on the plant. Above ground they prefer to be where a branch meets the trunk or a leaf meets a stem. There are also "Root Mealies" that some members have had problems with. Billy on the Florida Space Coast File: ATT00003.htm ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Dale,
I have a rain barrel attached to my shed roof that I use to fill several watering cans strategically placed around the yard. I do keep Bt based mosquito dunks in the rain barrel, think this might be problem? No. BT is Bacillus thuringensis, (that probably is NOT spelled right), a bacteria, and it would/could have no effect on plants. snip My main pest problem while growing indoors is aphids, they seem to appear no matter what I do. Seen a few outbreaks of scale on some Ficus, but nothing else. I usually pick the scale off by hand and use Neem oil for the aphids. What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? Mealy bugs are like little puffs of cotton on your trunk or branches. They, and aphids, can be controlled by application of a pyrethrum-based pesticide. In summer, your tropicals should (read MUST) be outside. You will find that your pest problems drop by 90%. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - The phrase 'sustainable growth' is an oxymoron. - Stephen Viederman ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Dale,
I have a rain barrel attached to my shed roof that I use to fill several watering cans strategically placed around the yard. I do keep Bt based mosquito dunks in the rain barrel, think this might be problem? I haven't used any of these cans yet, as I am still watering it with a mix of KLN rooting concentrate (when needed). We had 1-1/2" of rain in 30 minutes or so last night. More rain and less wind than the storms that popped during the MABA convention. My main pest problem while growing indoors is aphids, they seem to appear no matter what I do. Seen a few outbreaks of scale on some Ficus, but nothing else. I usually pick the scale off by hand and use Neem oil for the aphids. What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 8:16 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: snip Steve, something I forgot to mention in my earlier post. Here in OHIO it might be a good Idea to use warm water ( like from a container sitting out) to water. Especially in Winter you want water to be warmer if watering in the house. . And, if you have well water, that's really cold! I know mine sure is. Be careful of hosing it down outside with that for a while. snip One other thing I don't know if Mary mentioned. When it gets scale/ mealy bugs ( and it will).... no malithion! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Billy,
I removed maybe three twigs, there really wasn't a whole lot of foliage to begin with. Much more roots, than green. The stronger branches had new growth on the tips. I will try and post a pic on the gallery tonight. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 9:58 PM, Billy M. Rhodes ] wrote: Do the branch tips on the buttonwood remain drooping even in the early morning or after a good watering? How much of the top did you reduce? Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
In a message dated 7/16/2003 4:54:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes: What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? The "rollie-pollies" or pill bugs usually eat only decaying matter so are not usually a danger to plants. I saw usually because there are reports from some members that they nibble roots. A "Mealy Bug" looks like a small piece of cotton or fake snow on the plant. Above ground they prefer to be where a branch meets the trunk or a leaf meets a stem. There are also "Root Mealies" that some members have had problems with. Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
These guys I have seen before, kinda like a fuzzy scale, right? The tip of a
pen knife is good for "gutting" these. Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Wednesday, July 16, 2003 5:00 PM, ] wrote: In a message dated 7/16/2003 4:54:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? The "rollie-pollies" or pill bugs usually eat only decaying matter so are not usually a danger to plants. I saw usually because there are reports from some members that they nibble roots. A "Mealy Bug" looks like a small piece of cotton or fake snow on the plant. Above ground they prefer to be where a branch meets the trunk or a leaf meets a stem. There are also "Root Mealies" that some members have had problems with. Billy on the Florida Space Coast File: ATT00003.htm ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Dale,
I have a rain barrel attached to my shed roof that I use to fill several watering cans strategically placed around the yard. I do keep Bt based mosquito dunks in the rain barrel, think this might be problem? No. BT is Bacillus thuringensis, (that probably is NOT spelled right), a bacteria, and it would/could have no effect on plants. snip My main pest problem while growing indoors is aphids, they seem to appear no matter what I do. Seen a few outbreaks of scale on some Ficus, but nothing else. I usually pick the scale off by hand and use Neem oil for the aphids. What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? Mealy bugs are like little puffs of cotton on your trunk or branches. They, and aphids, can be controlled by application of a pyrethrum-based pesticide. In summer, your tropicals should (read MUST) be outside. You will find that your pest problems drop by 90%. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - The phrase 'sustainable growth' is an oxymoron. - Stephen Viederman ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
Steve:
There are two things that you can do to reduce your pest population problem: Use an oscillating fan blowing across your collection, and second you can obtain yellow sticky boards and place them strategically around your collection. The oscllating fan is my favorite. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://bmee.net/rosner http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 Steve Parr wrote: Dale, I have a rain barrel attached to my shed roof that I use to fill several watering cans strategically placed around the yard. I do keep Bt based mosquito dunks in the rain barrel, think this might be problem? I haven't used any of these cans yet, as I am still watering it with a mix of KLN rooting concentrate (when needed). We had 1-1/2" of rain in 30 minutes or so last night. More rain and less wind than the storms that popped during the MABA convention. My main pest problem while growing indoors is aphids, they seem to appear no matter what I do. Seen a few outbreaks of scale on some Ficus, but nothing else. I usually pick the scale off by hand and use Neem oil for the aphids. What does a mealy bug look like? Do you mean the little "rollie-pollies"? Steve Parr - Cincinnati, Ohio - USDA Zone 6 "Now who's respon... I say who's responsible for this unwarranted attack on my person" Foghorn Leghorn On Monday, July 14, 2003 8:16 PM, dalecochoy ] wrote: snip Steve, something I forgot to mention in my earlier post. Here in OHIO it might be a good Idea to use warm water ( like from a container sitting out) to water. Especially in Winter you want water to be warmer if watering in the house. . And, if you have well water, that's really cold! I know mine sure is. Be careful of hosing it down outside with that for a while. snip One other thing I don't know if Mary mentioned. When it gets scale/ mealy bugs ( and it will).... no malithion! Dale ************************************************* ******************************* ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************* ******************************* -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] Repotting Buttonwood
In a message dated 7/16/2003 5:02:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes: These guys I have seen before, kinda like a fuzzy scale, right? Right Billy on the Florida Space Coast ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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