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| Author: | Hans Van Meer [ Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Article: Two Needle Pine Care Basics |
This thread is for discussing Hans Van Meer's article "Two Needle Pine Care Basics" http://www.knowledgeofbonsai.org/specie ... necare.php |
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| Author: | Irene Britton [ Mon Oct 15, 2007 7:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Two Needle Pine Care Basics |
Very good Article Hans! Irene |
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| Author: | Ed Morrin [ Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Article: Two Needle Pine Care Basics |
Hans, Not sure how often you go to this forum but I do have a question regarding this article. You say: "Tip: Don't use Superthrive on your pines; it is harmful to the micro-organisms in the soil that the pine needs to survive!" How did you come to this conclusion? Are there any scientific facts to back this up? I am asking because I use an all organic fertilization regimen. I am looking to colonize as many beneficial micro-organisms and fungi as I can. I do use a few drops of superthrive per gallon for regular watering. I use a higher dose for new re pots. If I am negating the whole purpose of using an all organic regimen (i.e. for beneficial micro-organisms and fungi) then that will be my deciding factor in not using superthrive anymore. I have been doing some research and I think a viable organic alternative to superthrive would be liquid seaweed. By the way, excellent article. It really fills in the gaps and gives a better understanding than what was published in the "Pines" Stone Lantern book. In fact, I have printed it out and stuck in that book for reference. |
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| Author: | Wm Tom Davis [ Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Article: Two Needle Pine Care Basics |
Dear Hans, Many thanks for an informative and thoughtful article. As a beginner to Bonsai, this article is very valuable and a great source of important things to do. I too have printed out a copy for future references. A question I have is regarding potting. When repotting, is it better to repot in deeper bonsai pots, based upon the root structure and the need for micro-organisms? |
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