Cut paste cut paste cut paste.
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StarGazer
Yamadori
sold on amazon, if you search for bonsai cut paste you'll see the picture. I don't know the brand name (I think it's cutpaster) but you'll recognize the picture. It's a thick paste, and it's really sticky, I like it for all cuts, especially medium or large ones.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
Yup, this is what I have too. I prefer the green lid.
sold on amazon, if you search for bonsai cut paste you'll see the picture. I don't know the brand name (I think it's cutpaster) but you'll recognize the picture. It's a thick paste, and it's really sticky, I like it for all cuts, especially medium or large ones.
Sold also on bonsai.de
Cable
Omono
Amazon.com : Kiyonal New Bonsai Pruning Cutting Paste 100g : Garden & Outdoor
Amazon.com : Kiyonal New Bonsai Pruning Cutting Paste 100g : Garden & Outdoor
www.amazon.com
Mellow Mullet
Masterpiece
I use latex caulk, thinned with water.
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Forsoothe!
Imperial Masterpiece
I use a white woodworking glue, like Elmer's which is not the same formula as the child's white glue. I put it on with a que-tip and let it dry 24 hours before it gets wet. It stays clear and disappears over time.
Lutonian
Chumono
Petroleum jelly works but stuff sticks to it and it does not set.
The cut paste in the first image by @leatherback is good stuff easy to get etc.
I don't use cut paste on all wounds religiously though.
The cut paste in the first image by @leatherback is good stuff easy to get etc.
I don't use cut paste on all wounds religiously though.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I find it actually works well on coniferous, especially Larch. On larch, this is what I use!
hinmo24t
Masterpiece
KY
just kidding, i use aquaphor jelly or euphorin. awesome stuff, buy it wholesale at a club like BJs
just kidding, i use aquaphor jelly or euphorin. awesome stuff, buy it wholesale at a club like BJs
StarGazer
Yamadori
I actually only use the green lid one, in both deciduous and conifers, I really like like the way it feels and sticks to the cut. I had forgotten about the lid differences until you pointed it out. Petroleum Jelly makes sense for Larch, I'll try it.
Hoyonokuma
Mame
I also bought the same paste (white lid) a month ago, but from Ibuki.
It ain't quite as fast as amazon, but being a relatively small hobby with few suppliers, I buy from the latter ones for both diversity's and quality's sake.
As a noob however, I have to wonder what's the difference between the 2 pastes tho.. Is it more like a marketing thing or does the distinction follow some more 'serious' reasons?
It ain't quite as fast as amazon, but being a relatively small hobby with few suppliers, I buy from the latter ones for both diversity's and quality's sake.
As a noob however, I have to wonder what's the difference between the 2 pastes tho.. Is it more like a marketing thing or does the distinction follow some more 'serious' reasons?
leatherback
The Treedeemer
There is a huige discussion whether this stuff actually contains anything in the area of hormones. I do not think this has been conclusively settled.
I did not know the one was supposed to be for conifers and the other broadleaf trees. Used them intermingled. Have mainly found that I did not like the feel of the broadleaf type.
Alain BERTRAND
Mame
I have mixed information about that.
In this video, the Kaneshin guy says (2'18) that the green one has more growth hormone than the white and thus is more suitable to trees with slower healing. At the same time, absolutely nothing is written on the box about such content and beside "keep out of reach from children" there is no warning about cleaning your hands after use or using gloves. Even in Japan where customer information is not as precise as it is in the E.U. and, I believe in the U.S. it is difficult for me to believe that there is actually growth hormones in it. Moreover, beside this video, I have never seen such affirmation written and some use advice ("if it has dried up, put it in warm water") seems contradictory to hormones being included in the paste.
Hoyonokuma
Mame
I've recently read the thread about members favorable and others less, to the use of paste on wounds.. I guess I'll try both ways and see which option brings to better result (giving the state of things here in Bavaria: temp, humidity,..).
For now I have the broadleaf one and as soon as it's empty I'll get a shot at the other, as well... It will just take me 10 years or so to tell lol
Thanks @Alain BERTRAND !
Will have a look as soon as I come home, although it really seems like there's a general lack of evidence/information about the specific question.. I'll keep searching
canoeguide
Chumono
The last time I researched this topic, this was the conclusion that I came to also. I have both and they feel the same to me - like thicker silly putty.
leatherback
The Treedeemer
I am going to disagree with Mr Neil there. The stuff has different textures. Something is different, besides colour.
Maiden69
Masterpiece
A little late to reply to this, but I was watching one of Ryan's videos last night and he mentioned that the green lid one had hormones to promote callousing.
