Large Bulb Pans

[Redwood Ryan]

Hey all,



First off, does anyone know if bulb pans come in sizes larger than 12 inches across? I'm looking for a big bulb pan for my biggest Ficus, but the largest size I can find is 12 inches across, which trust me, isn't enough. I don't feel comfortable cramming it in. I could always just get a big plastic pot and cut it down, but it'd probably just be easier to buy one. So, does anyone know if they come in sizes larger than 12 inches, and if so, do you have any links to where they can be bought online? Thanks!

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Actually.....

http://www.weetree.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=630

 

[Redwood Ryan]

No wait, this might be perfect:

http://www.weetree.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=970

 

[jquast]

Ryan

Check this thread out, a much cheaper option for Anderson flats. I bought from this same supplier several years ago and have used these quite a bit.

Jeff

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?7344-Anderson-Flats&highlight=Anderson+flats

 

[Redwood Ryan]

Ryan

Check this thread out, a much cheaper option for Anderson flats. I bought from this same supplier several years ago and have used these quite a bit.

Jeff

http://bonsainut.com/forums/showthread.php?7344-Anderson-Flats&highlight=Anderson+flats

Even better, thanks Jeff! I sent a request for the 15.75"x15.75"x5 inch trays, not sure why they're called "support trays" though....

 

[jquast]

Even better, thanks Jeff! I sent a request for the 15.75"x15.75"x5 inch trays, not sure why they're called "support trays" though....

I believe they call them support trays because they were designed to hold two and four inch tree liners for starting seedlings.

Glad to hear that things went well for you and that you got good news!

Jeff

 

[Redwood Ryan]

I believe they call them support trays because they were designed to hold two and four inch tree liners for starting seedlings.

Glad to hear that things went well for you and that you got good news!

Jeff

Ah I see. Hopefully they're just fine for growing out material as well.

Thanks, I'm the happiest kid alive.

 

[lordy]

NOVA bonsai club in Arlington still has some 15" Anderson flats for sale. They bought a bunch and you could probably get them for less than buying them from the original seller. You could probably google them, or go to the PBA site for contact info.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

NOVA bonsai club in Arlington still has some 15" Anderson flats for sale. They bought a bunch and you could probably get them for less than buying them from the original seller. You could probably google them, or go to the PBA site for contact info.

Thanks! I'll see what I can Google, as that other company hasn't contacted me back for a quote yet.

 

[mcpesq817]

NOVA bonsai club in Arlington still has some 15" Anderson flats for sale. They bought a bunch and you could probably get them for less than buying them from the original seller. You could probably google them, or go to the PBA site for contact info.

I think that's right. Let me see if I can find an old newsletter and give you the contact name.

The flats are relatively inexpensive, but shipping is a bit costly because they don't nest very well in each other. I've been using them for years and really like them.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

The Anderson flats arrived today, and they're pretty nice. I plan on repotting and root pruning my big ol' microcarpa and sticking it into one of these this week. Should make for a good time.

 

[KennedyMarx]

I was interested in getting a couple of these, Ryan. Do they have much flex at all? I would have to move it indoors for the winter, since I am considering putting ficus in them.

 

[Redwood Ryan]

I was interested in getting a couple of these, Ryan. Do they have much flex at all? I would have to move it indoors for the winter, since I am considering putting ficus in them.

I was surprised, they're pretty rigid. Well worth the cost.