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    Greeting other gardeners, this is my first discussion note, which is on the art of growing Bonsai.

    I have stepped up to the challenge and started a number of Bonsai.

    When potting a Bonsai in a new pot does the tree need to be secured to the pot with wire that is past through the drain holes of the pot?

    Also does the mesh placed over the drain hole need to held in place with wire?

    I have seen in a book the mesh and tree were wired so as this i am new to growing Bonsai I am want to know is it important this is done.

    I look forward to any comments.

    Regards
    Garden-Worker
    • CommentAuthorbiologist
    • CommentTimeJan 18th 2008
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    I'd say no, but that probably depends on the type of Bonsai and whether the pot itself allows easy
    repotting without losing the rootball on removal. I'm sure there are rules for what to and when
    but wiring is normally used to retain and train the plant into shape and the same may be true for
    the roots as well.
    • CommentAuthors.regan
    • CommentTimeJan 19th 2008
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    I agree, using the wire to secure the tree in the pot via the drain holes adds stability esp if the plant is new to being bonsai'd. It prevents the tree wobbling all over the place while getting used to its new home and shallow root system.
    Good luck and happy pruning.
    Cheers
    Shell
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      CommentAuthormg
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
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    The wire is usually only used to train the branches. You don't need to wire over the drainage hole- the weight of the soil should do that for oyu.Love, Light & Laughter
    • CommentAuthors.regan
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
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    It really depends how deep your pot is to how high your plant is, something with sprawling branches (esp. one sided in a wind-swept look) and shallow roots will often tip if it is new to being bonsai'd unless you can use rocks as extra weights/features. The soil should be free draining which also means it can be pretty light - not enough weight to hold a new plant down.
    Not to argue the point or anything, just from my own observations. :face-smile:
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    Hi everybody

    Thank you for all the positive comment from both sides of the argument. My Bonsai's are only small at this stage so when they grow a little larger and require re-potting, I will try one with the wire through the drain hole and one without.

    Cheers

    Ian
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      CommentAuthoredleigh7
    • CommentTimeJan 29th 2008
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    Always the diplomat hey Ian:face-wink:Ed Tropical Collector
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    Hi edleigh7

    You could say that but I saw the method of wiring the Bonsai through the drain holes and as I was starting my first serious attempt at growing a Bonsai I wanted to know if it was necessary.

    What I got was points of view from both side of the discussion.

    Thank you.

    Ian
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      CommentAuthoredleigh7
    • CommentTimeFeb 1st 2008
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    When I was doing Bonsai, I hardly ever wired them through the bottom. Like Shelley said only the cascading ones or the one that would tip.Ed Tropical Collector

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