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[Paradox]

Pond Basket/Colander or training pot? Heck...plant in ground even? I have a nice morning sun, afternoon/evening shade spot for either option.

At this point, whichever would be easiest to get it potted without messing with the roots too much would be the best right now.. You can repot it into something else that would be more ideal for training in 2 or 3 years.

Right now you want to focus on getting it over the hump of this less than ideal time for a repot.
Once it has recovered, is stable and growing well, you can focus on the next step.

 

[_space_bard_]

At this point, whichever would be easiest to get it potted without messing with the roots too much would be the best right now.. You can repot it into something else that would be more ideal for training in 2 or 3 years.

Right now you want to focus on getting it over the hump of this less than ideal time for a repot.
Once it has recovered, is stable and growing well, you can focus on the next step.

I'll probably just slip pot the remainder of soil and roots in a 2-3 gallon planter with cactus soil in that case.

 

[hinmo24t]

Good luck OP

 

[Paradox]

I'll probably just slip pot the remainder of soil and roots in a 2-3 gallon planter with cactus soil in that case.

Be careful the cactus soil doesnt stay too wet.
I know it says "cactus soil" but its an aweful lot like potting soil

 

[_space_bard_]

Be careful the cactus soil doesnt stay too wet.
I know it says "cactus soil" but its an aweful lot like potting soil

Ahh, I should have specified Bonsai jack Cactus Soil. Not the Miracle-gro stuff. My wife bought a bunch for her succulents.

 

[Paradox]

Ahh, I should have specified Bonsai jack Cactus Soil. Not the Miracle-gro stuff. My wife bought a bunch for her succulents.

yea that would be good stuff to use

 

[Forrestford]

Thats pretty good for $20. Nice!

 

[Forrestford]

ahh screw it, lets see what this gets us.
i'm curious now so I ordered it.
With shipping it was $42.
If it looks like the picture, thats a good price IMO. If not, well now we know!

 

[_space_bard_]

ahh screw it, lets see what this gets us.
i'm curious now so I ordered it.
With shipping it was $42.
If it looks like the picture, thats a good price IMO. If not, well now we know!
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I was possibly going to order that next if I lose on the tree I bid on the 99 cent FB page. I love how the example photo is wired up

 

[Forrestford]

I was possibly going to order that next if I lose on the tree I bid on the 99 cent FB page. I love how the example photo is wired up

lol yeah. Not expecting much the mystery of what ill get is fun tho haha

 

[_space_bard_]

lol yeah. Not expecting much the mystery of what ill get is fun tho haha

I'll order a pot from Wish.com to keep with the theme lol.

 

[_space_bard_]

A lot more movement than expected closer to the base.

Potted with Paradox's instructions and advice. I need to clean my patio up

 

[Eckhoffw]

A lot more movement than expected closer to the base.
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Potted with Paradox's instructions and advice. I need to clean my patio up
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Seems like a good deal. And damn! That pot is off the hook!

 

[_space_bard_]

Pretty sure it's a dollar store trash can. I had to bust out a hole saw bit

 

[_space_bard_]

...you want to focus on getting it over the hump of this less than ideal time for a repot.
Once it has recovered, is stable and growing well, you can focus on the next step.

Do you think I could do some minor branch wiring next year at some point if it seems healthy enough? Nothing extreme.

 

[Katie0317]

Pretty sure it's a dollar store trash can. I had to bust out a hole saw bit

Really glad this worked out and you got something that makes you happy!

 

[_space_bard_]

Really glad this worked out and you got something that makes you happy!

I also suckered @Forrestford into this slot machine. I'm excited to see what the 3 gallon JBP looks like. I'll probably order a 3 gallon one too after seeing his results.

 

[_space_bard_]

They have a bunch of other plants on their site as well. I was thinking about getting a 5 gallon Gardenia and maybe a couple other species. I don't have a landscape or bonsai nursery anywhere near me so this will be a fun source of cheap material when I feel like gambling a few bucks.

 

[_space_bard_]

Update:

So I was bored and curious about the 3 Gallon JBP. I messaged them inquiring about it.



And that was their response. I went back to their website and the 1G and 3G JBP listings were removed. Either they only had 1 of each in stock and @Forrestford and I cleared them out, or one of you richies went and bought them out Either way, I'll be keeping an eye on their future inventory. Although the tree that arrived wasn't quite like the image listed, and it was dug out of the pot before being shipped at the wrong time of the year, I feel like it was overall a pretty good deal. Coupled with the fast shipping and actual customer service response, I feel kind of guilty for prejudging them in the beginning.

 

[Paradox]

Do you think I could do some minor branch wiring next year at some point if it seems healthy enough? Nothing extreme.

I would wait until fall of 2022 and if it seems to have recovered and grew well that spring summer, absolutely