Hello all! My first post, long time lurker.
I have three mallsai, one Chinese elm and two junipers; my question is: I’d like to uppot them for thickening of trunk and growth and development of the trees.
What type of soil will I need for both types of trees?
I live in Houston, TX
Bonus question...
Purpose of this thread is simply to see if anyone is interested.
I'm not one for contests, and I've never taken part in one but me and Bobby were talking and its clear that good things can be done with very cheap basic material, for some length of time.
Also I am sure that a contest has been...
Sorry for a title, but it's how it is.
I'll start with my oldest Chinese elm. Mallsai... couldn't find a way to use this ugly trunk.
So went ahead and did this this spring.
Last week these were ready to be separated. I love manual works!
... checking roots and potting.
And this is what...
Don't know if a similar thread already exists. Tried to search for one, couldn't find any, so why not start one! Got the inspiration from the nursery stock thread, and the need to create a log for one of my own mallsai :D
I'd like to see some crappy mallsai trees! And hopefully some...
Welcome to the Nuthouse! We are excited that you've decided to jump into the hobby, and are looking forward to help you do what's best for your tree. You can save our time and yours by answering some of these questions up front.
This isn't an official list or anything, but chances are if your...
Let's face it Newbs....
There comes a day when Everyone who will ever take this seriously realizes their material is terrible.
S- shaped anything, anything with painted green moss, glued rocks, anything in a pot with an attached drip tray, 90% of Fukien Tea's, every Walmart ficus, anything...
My mallsai from Walmart. Not bad for ten bucks. Brought it home and took off the glued on rocks then potted it in the pot its in now. I plan to let this one grow out for a while and then wire it into shape. Then last but not least find a suitable pot when the time comes. I know its not a nice...