|
Fri, Jun 20, 08 at 16:03
| Ok, I'm sorry if this has already been posted, but I couldn't find it if it was. Anyways, I recently received a braided money tree bonsai from a relative who no longer wanted it. I was looking it over and noticed that all but one of the braided trees was shriveled and felt hollow. I pinched on a bit of bark from one and inside it was just a bit black and mushy and so I'm assuming that this is root rot. I really want this tree to live, so is there anything I can do to bring it back to health? Thank you for any help you can give. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
- Posted by greenman28 7/8 (My Page) on Fri, Jun 20, 08 at 17:16
| Sure, it's possible - no guarantees, though. First thing, get rid of the dead, black, mushy trunks and roots, if you haven't already. Next, change the soil. In a shady location, un-pot, gently wash the old soil off the roots, then re-pot. Your new soil should be gritty and fast-draining, composed of particles approximately 1/16 to 1/8 inch in size. A lot of folks, myself included, use a mix of fine bark, small gravel, volcanic pumice, and perlite. I use a bit of charcoal, too. After you've re-potted, water the potting medium, then pour off any excess water. Keep the plant out of the sun so that it can recover for at least a week. This is about all you can do. Hope for the best (and keep an eye out for other nice Pachira at the supermarket). Josh |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Bonsai Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.