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Recuperating a picea
Hi all (new here):
A friend has just brought me a picea that I would like to recuperate. I don't have much experience with bonsai, and have never worked with a picea, but this is one of those few times (for me at least) that on the first glance I can see a clear image of what can be done with it. It has a base of about 20 cm and 3 trunks, the larger two of 7 and 10 cm. It has a globe shape, and has lost about 60% of its foliage (remaining foliage is on the larger trunk). For the moment I would just like to improve its health and vitality. Any advice or recomendations on repoting, soil type , etc.? Regards from Spain Tony |
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On 16 Nov 2004 at 0:41, Tony wrote:
Hi all (new here): A friend has just brought me a picea that I would like to recuperate. I don't have much experience with bonsai, and have never worked with a picea, but this is one of those few times (for me at least) that on the first glance I can see a clear image of what can be done with it. It has a base of about 20 cm and 3 trunks, the larger two of 7 and 10 cm. It has a globe shape, and has lost about 60% of its foliage (remaining foliage is on the larger trunk). For the moment I would just like to improve its health and vitality. Any advice or recomendations on repoting, soil type , etc.? This time of year I think you are better off leaving the tree alone. Spend the time between now and spring thinking about design possibilities and reading up on the requirements of a spruce. You'll find information on the species he http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/spruce.html And most bonsai books have info on the species, too. Use Google for "spruce bonsai" or "picea bonsai" and see what else comes up. Just do NOT overwater. It may stay green in winter, but it too slows down in cooler weather -- even the relatively warm winters in Spain. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Just back from getting my FLU shot. ;-) ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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On 16 Nov 2004 at 0:41, Tony wrote:
Hi all (new here): A friend has just brought me a picea that I would like to recuperate. I don't have much experience with bonsai, and have never worked with a picea, but this is one of those few times (for me at least) that on the first glance I can see a clear image of what can be done with it. It has a base of about 20 cm and 3 trunks, the larger two of 7 and 10 cm. It has a globe shape, and has lost about 60% of its foliage (remaining foliage is on the larger trunk). For the moment I would just like to improve its health and vitality. Any advice or recomendations on repoting, soil type , etc.? This time of year I think you are better off leaving the tree alone. Spend the time between now and spring thinking about design possibilities and reading up on the requirements of a spruce. You'll find information on the species he http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/spruce.html And most bonsai books have info on the species, too. Use Google for "spruce bonsai" or "picea bonsai" and see what else comes up. Just do NOT overwater. It may stay green in winter, but it too slows down in cooler weather -- even the relatively warm winters in Spain. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Just back from getting my FLU shot. ;-) ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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On 16 Nov 2004 at 0:41, Tony wrote:
Hi all (new here): A friend has just brought me a picea that I would like to recuperate. I don't have much experience with bonsai, and have never worked with a picea, but this is one of those few times (for me at least) that on the first glance I can see a clear image of what can be done with it. It has a base of about 20 cm and 3 trunks, the larger two of 7 and 10 cm. It has a globe shape, and has lost about 60% of its foliage (remaining foliage is on the larger trunk). For the moment I would just like to improve its health and vitality. Any advice or recomendations on repoting, soil type , etc.? This time of year I think you are better off leaving the tree alone. Spend the time between now and spring thinking about design possibilities and reading up on the requirements of a spruce. You'll find information on the species he http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/spruce.html And most bonsai books have info on the species, too. Use Google for "spruce bonsai" or "picea bonsai" and see what else comes up. Just do NOT overwater. It may stay green in winter, but it too slows down in cooler weather -- even the relatively warm winters in Spain. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Just back from getting my FLU shot. ;-) ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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Thanks Jim,
I see that there is a lot of information about this tree (should have checked before asking). I have no problem with waiting until spring, time is sometimes a very good investment !! and in the meantime I'll get familiar with the species. Thanks again Tony ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- This time of year I think you are better off leaving the tree alone. Spend the time between now and spring thinking about design possibilities and reading up on the requirements of a spruce. You'll find information on the species he http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/spruce.html And most bonsai books have info on the species, too. Use Google for "spruce bonsai" or "picea bonsai" and see what else comes up. Just do NOT overwater. It may stay green in winter, but it too slows down in cooler weather -- even the relatively warm winters in Spain. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Just back from getting my FLU shot. ;-) ************************************************** ************************** **** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ************************** **** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ "Tony" escribió en el mensaje ... Hi all (new here): A friend has just brought me a picea that I would like to recuperate. I don't have much experience with bonsai, and have never worked with a picea, but this is one of those few times (for me at least) that on the first glance I can see a clear image of what can be done with it. It has a base of about 20 cm and 3 trunks, the larger two of 7 and 10 cm. It has a globe shape, and has lost about 60% of its foliage (remaining foliage is on the larger trunk). For the moment I would just like to improve its health and vitality. Any advice or recomendations on repoting, soil type , etc.? Regards from Spain Tony |
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