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dmichael619
Murrells Inlet, SC
(Zone 8a)
March 11, 2004
9:27 PM Post #806081
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I have never tried to grow a bonsai,but for some reason a little over a month ago decided to purchase a plant and pot and make one.
I bought a tropical hibiscus(the Path) and a nice pot. Brought home my plant unpotted it and ran for the saw. I had no book on what I should be doing but took it into my own hands and just started cutting. I ended up removing 2/3 of the root ball. It luckily was just feeder roots and no tap,so nothing major was damaged.
It began to show signs of yellowing on the leaves several days later and then dropped some but now a month later it is sprouting new growth and looks really nice.
Today I decided to try another. Went and bought another pot and started looking for a suitable plant. I ended up with a mayers lemon of all things. Found myself in the same situation as far as any root pruning. Nothing major cut and the plant fit right into the pot.
Now after coming to this forum and seeing a few pics,i'm interested in doing a wisteria. I have purple and white so may use the white for a bonsai. I also liked the pic I saw of the bouganvillea(spelling?) so will go get one of those tomorrow and try it out! |
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