wsteinhoff
Shohin
That's good news for me considering I just dug a few up. More confirmation that they should recover with no problem.
Wakey-Wakey You Creepy Little Bastards
- Thread starter Vin
- Start date
I dug mine today and was really disappointed it didn't have any roots. The main root system must be feet under the house.
I cleaned it up best I could and potted it, all I can do it hope it pushes roots.
Most of the big blob is rotten but there is a fair amount of live too. If it survives, the dead will eventually need to be completely removed.
I cleaned it up best I could and potted it, all I can do it hope it pushes roots.
Most of the big blob is rotten but there is a fair amount of live too. If it survives, the dead will eventually need to be completely removed.
Attachments
MHBonsai
Chumono
Did it live?
Yes, it lived and grew well. The deer at a bunch off last fall but I'm sure it'll be fine once spring gets here. I'll try to remember and post pics once it leafs out.
@MHBonsai
my creeper is waking up. It only has roots under the mass where the leaves are. The end with the large hole must not have had enough live tissue.
I need to repot it and remove any dead wood that is a problem.
It's looking pretty sad after the deer got it but it will grow fast. Its a fun little plant.
my creeper is waking up. It only has roots under the mass where the leaves are. The end with the large hole must not have had enough live tissue.
I need to repot it and remove any dead wood that is a problem.
It's looking pretty sad after the deer got it but it will grow fast. Its a fun little plant.
Attachments
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Well, this one is going over on Facebook Bonsai Auction this week so it will be the last time I post about it. I've always enjoyed this time of the year as the creepy little bastard wakes up. Looking back, it has come along nicely and should make someone a fun tree to add to their collection.
Mayank
Chumono
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
I'm in North Florida and when potted they begin to lose there leaves around November - December. Probably has more to do with light than temperature. One unfortunate aspect of living here is they rarely get the beautiful fall colors you see up north. Over the years I've learned if you try to keep one always remember they have different care requirements in a pot.Love this little tree! If you're in FL how does it go to sleep? Assuming it won't survive in Michigan? Would love to have it
substratum
Shohin
We have Virginia Creeper all over our property (about 100 miles NE of Vin). When my now-adult son, was about 10, he realized how similar the leaf and growth pattern of the Virginia Creeper (usually 5+ leaves) is to Poison Ivy (3 leaves). Once, when we had a big group coming over for an outdoor party - to be held in the barn, my son undertook the task of defoliating ALL of the lush Virginia Creeper growing on the outside of the barn, to 3 leaves, which to the casual viewer, looked pretty darn convincing as Poison Ivy. He managed to pull it off without us noticing, until we were setting up. I've got to admit, the ingeniousness and commitment to the faux Poison Ivy project, impressed me, LOL!
@Vin - which FB group do you have this tree listed on?
@Vin - which FB group do you have this tree listed on?
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Sounds like you have a bonsai hobbyist in training.
@substratum It's over on "The Original Bonsai Auctions" Group run by Ben Griffin.
