Does anyone on this site grow Adeniums in Bonsai pots?
Also, have many used Turface for Bonsai's. Mainly top dressing.
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I have a couple of Bonsai pots and one I was thinking of using for my Adenium, just because I like the pot and need to transplant it up.
Wondering how much space they need? Do they require a lot of soil/planting medium to grow well?
I found Turface at a place nearby that supplies fertilizer to nurseries and they carry it for the purpose of sports fields groups to improve drainage and reduce water.
Someone else told me to check for 'pumice'. They said they bought it from a concrete block plant. They just would go in and fill a pale.
Is the depth of soil important to Adeniums?
Not ready to do any type of root pruning on this right now.
KP
Wondering how much space they need? Do they require a lot of soil/planting medium to grow well?
I found Turface at a place nearby that supplies fertilizer to nurseries and they carry it for the purpose of sports fields groups to improve drainage and reduce water.
Someone else told me to check for 'pumice'. They said they bought it from a concrete block plant. They just would go in and fill a pale.
Is the depth of soil important to Adeniums?
Not ready to do any type of root pruning on this right now.
KP
All mine are in dormancy currently, but yes they are fine for Bonsai pots and begin to look nice after a few years and some growth.
As to Turface. I use in without exception in every single Bonsai, tropical or temperate. Have done this for years and find it the nicest alternative to some of the other 'drainage improvers' than many use.
I mix it with pine bark and plain old Miracle Gro potting soil and love the results. Don't use the moisture retention type of Miracle Gro. Just the regular potting soil.
As to Turface. I use in without exception in every single Bonsai, tropical or temperate. Have done this for years and find it the nicest alternative to some of the other 'drainage improvers' than many use.
I mix it with pine bark and plain old Miracle Gro potting soil and love the results. Don't use the moisture retention type of Miracle Gro. Just the regular potting soil.