spring is coming

[sam]

just what I really wanted to celebrate spring ( not really ), more bougainvillea

best wishes, sam

 

[Cadillactaste]

PRETTY SWEET THERE SAM! I actually am drawn to the last one...though I find myself drawn to those styles. Thanks for sharing. Always a pleasure reading your posts.

Just curious...out of all your bougainvilleas...do you have a favorite at this time?

 

[sam]

hi darlene.

a few current favs. working on others sure to be added to the list.

best wishes, sam

 

[fourteener]

Thanks Sam,

I need some hope for spring. Your making it hard to be content with my native species!!

 

[Eric Group]

Man.. A bird couldn't poop in your yard without hitting a MASSIVE Bougie! Good stuff as always Sam!

 

[Poink88]

My question to Sam is....how much Akadama do you use in your soil mix?

Joke somewhat and seriously too.

 

[sam]

My question to Sam is....how much Akadama do you use in your soil mix?
Joke somewhat and seriously too.

hello dario

I use no akadama at all. difficult and expensive to source.

best wishes, sam

 

[edprocoat]

Thanks Sam,

I need some hope for spring. Your making it hard to be content with my native species!!

Whats you native species, icicles ?

ed

 

[Poink88]

hello dario

I use no akadama at all. difficult and expensive to source.

best wishes, sam

Thanks Sam,

As I said it was a joke and true as well because I expected your answer (yes I had an ulterior motive). Because some say, you cannot grow nice trees w/o akadama. For me, your nice trees are proof they are mistaken. I know many in Asia with world class bonsai who haven't heard or know of akadama as well.

Sorry...didn't want to hi-jack your thread but just want to point that out.

My chopped bouggies have buds that are plumping up...I hope they push they shoots out soon. Thanks for the advise again.

 

[Poink88]

hi darlene.

a few current favs. working on others sure to be added to the list.

best wishes, sam

All are very nice but I love the last one the most.

 

[Poink88]

How much soil does this one have?

 

[fourteener]

Whats you native species, icicles ?

ed

You should see the growth I've achieved on this species this year. Better than a trident!!

 

[Cadillactaste]

Thanks Sam...Those are breath taking! I always am enamored by your photos.

 

[sam]

Thanks Sam,

As I said it was a joke and true as well because I expected your answer (yes I had an ulterior motive). Because some say, you cannot grow nice trees w/o akadama. For me, your nice trees are proof they are mistaken. I know many in Asia with world class bonsai who haven't heard or know of akadama as well.

Sorry...didn't want to hi-jack your thread but just want to point that out.

My chopped bouggies have buds that are plumping up...I hope they push they shoots out soon. Thanks for the advise again.

the 7 foot bougie I cut into several sections, including 2 shohin size, are all budding. new shoots everywhere in 4 weeks.

 

[sam]

How much soil does this one have?

hi dario

the pot is 14" across at the top. the trunk barely fits. some soil under the trunk but not much.

best wishes, sam

 

[Poink88]

the 7 foot bougie I cut into several sections, including 2 shohin size, are all budding. new shoots everywhere in 4 weeks.

That is really good news and congrats.

The roots on mine are so "unruly" I had to chop all of them to flatten the base. I was skeptical but reading your post and Stacey (Sawgrass) gave me some courage. They are budding now so I am hopeful. Thanks!

 

[sam]

14" X 19" X 2"

best wishes, sam

 

[Poink88]

Another nice one Sam. Really great taper on this one.