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[IBC] soil rumor
The current style for soil in California is quite
coarse. the belief being that the fines clog up the drain holes creating a soggy soil and promoting root rot. Kitsune Miko --- Keith wrote: I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? Keith Eastern NC ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a
finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? There's probably a third option: Neither. I suspect this ranks right up there with the bonsai myth that soil with sharp particles will cause roots to divide when they hit one of those razor-edged particles. Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
The current style for soil in California is quite
coarse. the belief being that the fines clog up the drain holes creating a soggy soil and promoting root rot. Kitsune Miko --- Keith wrote: I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? Keith Eastern NC ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a
finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? There's probably a third option: Neither. I suspect this ranks right up there with the bonsai myth that soil with sharp particles will cause roots to divide when they hit one of those razor-edged particles. Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a
finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? There's probably a third option: Neither. I suspect this ranks right up there with the bonsai myth that soil with sharp particles will cause roots to divide when they hit one of those razor-edged particles. Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a
finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? There's probably a third option: Neither. I suspect this ranks right up there with the bonsai myth that soil with sharp particles will cause roots to divide when they hit one of those razor-edged particles. Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
Sounds like hooey to me. Another myth. Finer soil will do far more harm than good.
Others can go into this further, I'm L A T E ! Regards, Shelly Hurd Central CA - Sunset Zone 8-USDA Zone 9 ----- Original Message ----- From: Keith To: Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 3:08 PM Subject: [IBC] soil rumor I have heard that the use of a finer sized soil will produce a finer twigging of branches and smaller leafing. While a soil that is more coarse will not really affect the leafing or branching but will encourage a more fibrous root system. Does anyone know which, if either, is true? Keith Eastern NC ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
In a message dated 3/1/2004 8:25:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim is moving in the right direction with this response. Depending on your growing environment, the particular species, and your particular watering habits, either a faster or slower draining soil will do the job. Those of you using Akadama are in another soil category with respect to how the particles work when the tree is watered or fertilized. Cordially, Michael Persiano http://members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
In a message dated 3/1/2004 8:25:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim is moving in the right direction with this response. Depending on your growing environment, the particular species, and your particular watering habits, either a faster or slower draining soil will do the job. Those of you using Akadama are in another soil category with respect to how the particles work when the tree is watered or fertilized. Cordially, Michael Persiano http://members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
In a message dated 3/1/2004 8:25:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim is moving in the right direction with this response. Depending on your growing environment, the particular species, and your particular watering habits, either a faster or slower draining soil will do the job. Those of you using Akadama are in another soil category with respect to how the particles work when the tree is watered or fertilized. Cordially, Michael Persiano http://members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] soil rumor
In a message dated 3/1/2004 8:25:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: Soil with fine particles is likely to hold more water for longer periods, which depending on your climate could be good or bad. Jim is moving in the right direction with this response. Depending on your growing environment, the particular species, and your particular watering habits, either a faster or slower draining soil will do the job. Those of you using Akadama are in another soil category with respect to how the particles work when the tree is watered or fertilized. Cordially, Michael Persiano http://members.aol.com/iasnob/index.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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