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Bonsai Banter Issue # 030-Seasons September 05, 2012 |
Thank You for Subscribing(If someone sent you this issue, and you like what you see, please join us by subscribing.) Subscription Form on Home Page SeasonsSince I moved to Mt. Dora, watching sunsets at the lake ranks high on my list of favorite-things-to-do.It’s time to get those summer bonsai jobs done! If you haven’t root pruned tropicals, wait until next year. Remember they need time to recover before cold weather hits. (Those of you in the sub-tropics can still do more root pruning on some plants. However, just to be safe, there are a couple of trees that you should definitely wait until next year to trim roots. The buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) and the dwarf black olive (Bucida spinosa) are best left for warmer nights.) Clean your benches -- before the hose water is so cold you won’t want to do it. Have a greenhouse? Get it ready now for your winter houseguests. Mother NatureAs I watched Isaac spin its way through the tropics and gulf, we “celebrated” the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew. The flash backs were a strong reminder that violent weather of any kind is not to be tested!
![]() Even though the roof mostly disappeared, the bonsai snuggled in the hallway, bathroom and closets all survived. It was the starters and pre-bonsai outdoors that suffered the most. If you ever have any doubts about what to do with your bonsai – it’s easy to decide.
Is This a Bonsai Tree?Schefflera arboricola is a compound leaf tropical plant. It's almost impossible to shape in traditional Japanese styles.A quick glance at this tree may say ‘this is a Ficus,’ because of the canopy. For me, Andy Graham has accomplished his goal of creating a bonsai! Read the dimensions, how it got started and how long Andy has been creating this
Schefflera arboricola bonsai. Your Two CentsI have many new pages that are works in progress. You can help me get my priorities straight!I really do welcome your “two cents.” Want to be on a Bonsai-Mary Page?Speaking of new pages, Victor Mills sent me a couple of photos of his great new bonsai bench.Have a Bonsai Business?If you do – before you say “No” to BonsaiMary advertising –Until Next MonthThanks so much for subscribing and please tell your bonsai friends.Most sincerely,
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