Schefflera arboricola Root over Rock

[luigonz]

I found this guy at the small local nursery I often frequent. It was pushed in the back and was far more established than the other ones ( same price too). I guess It pays to snoop around towards the back shelves

So I decided to make it a ROR since my last attempt went rather well. Its roots are far thicker and it was difficult situating the plant on the rock. this was the only pot I had at the time, but its tall enough to have the roots 'descend' down the rock.

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here it is in its old pot.right after I brought it home

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the rock I chose...

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still a few exposed fine roots, so to ease the stress I built this little contraption until they can thicken.
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still trying to decide on a front..I guess I ll figure that out when I reposition it in its new pot in a few years. most likely turn the tree on its side and induce aerial roots to form.

[kdodds]

Wow, great find. You rarely see trunks that mature on Scheff's in nurseries, even in larger, 3-4' tall plants. Awesome.

[linlaoboo]

love your idea of contraption.

[JTred]

I love the base of this scheff. The last pic makes it look like it's climbing on a rock. IMHO I think some of the best bonsai look like they are in motion even though they aren't moving.A nice find and some great work!

-Jack