Arakawa Maple

Mellow Mullet · Jan 26, 2021

I have better luck in the spring, but some that I have struck now, late winter, have made it.

BarkLeafTrees · Jul 31, 2021

leatherback said:
Not sure what the difference will be. I guess it should not be a problem, as long as the sand is not too fine. The stuff I had was all about 1-2mm kernals (0.04-0.08 inch), allowing a nice balance between lots of moisture yet airy. I could imagine that sand and grit are not porous and act differently.

Why not give it a try. Worst case you loose a batch of cuttings (And a year).

Hey @leatherback

most of my cuttings still have green leaves on trying your technique and some even have new growth what would be the next step for the ones that have new growth on.

they are still in the sealed bags just receiving early morning sun then shade for the rest of day with me misting aswell.

thanks I’m advance I’m chuffed with the results so far!

ben

leatherback · Jul 31, 2021

when I see new growth i take it as indication of roots starting. I just unzipped so air could move more freely, and after a few weeks folded the bag oprn. Here local weather is important. Hot and dry, leave as is. Humid and cool weather start opening, i would say

BarkLeafTrees · Jul 31, 2021

leatherback said:
when I see new growth i take it as indication of roots starting. I just unzipped so air could move more freely, and after a few weeks folded the bag oprn. Here local weather is important. Hot and dry, leave as is. Humid and cool weather start opening, i would say

Thank you very much I will put those tips into practice!

Mellow Mullet · Feb 19, 2022

Update:

Recent life events have left most of my trees somewhat neglected, but things are sorta kinda returning to normal. It is repotting time in the Heart of Dixie, so I thought I'd give the old girl a repot--she really needed it, the pot is kinda small. I have been thinking of selling a kidney to get a better one, I can't believe what they go for these days.

Before:

Kinda overgrown and in bad need of a trim:

Out of the pot, I sure hope that the white stuff is mycorzi (Sp. - you know, the good fungi) and not root aphids:

I was able to expose a little more of the nebari and show off a little more of the base:

Here she is all potted up and edited (branches), ready for another season:

Hartinez · Feb 19, 2022

Looks good John. Glad to see a post from ya.

leatherback · Feb 19, 2022

Nice one. Saw this old lady stop by on facebook too. Gorgeous arakawa maple.

Mellow Mullet · Apr 26, 2022

UPDATE:

The new growth had hardened off and it was time for a trim and wire.

Before:

After

namnhi · Apr 26, 2022

Mellow Mullet said:
UPDATE:

The new growth had hardened off and it was time for a trim and wire.

Before:

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After

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John, haven't seen you post or write on your site for a long while. Everything ok?

badatusernames · Apr 26, 2022

Very nice. I was staring at one of these this past weekend, they’re amazing.

Mellow Mullet · Apr 27, 2022

namnhi said:
John, haven't seen you post or write on your site for a long while. Everything ok?

Thanks for asking, Namnhi, the past two years have been tough. My wife lost two family members and I have been helping her deal with two estates and helped with their decline in health before passing. I hope to get back to updating it soon.

Cajunrider · Apr 28, 2022

Mellow Mullet said:
Thanks for asking, Namnhi, the past two years have been tough. My wife lost two family members and I have been helping her deal with two estates and helped with their decline in health before passing. I hope to get back to updating it soon.

I'm sorry for your family's losses. I'm glad to see you back in action here.