tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post4610204701645071413..comments2024-03-12T23:11:20.520-07:00Comments on Northern Exposure Gardening: Bonsai Baobab TreeGardenistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-29134892526951307162021-06-09T14:29:43.127-07:002021-06-09T14:29:43.127-07:00Where can I buy the best, healthiest Adansonia Gra...Where can I buy the best, healthiest Adansonia Grandidieri Baobob seeds? Does the company ship to Canada? Thank you.<br /> <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-91679522144797316472017-05-06T19:46:06.161-07:002017-05-06T19:46:06.161-07:00i just planted 7 seedlings. I have them all in one...i just planted 7 seedlings. I have them all in one pot, when do I transplant after leaves have developed, and can I just treat them like a houseplant?Bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548796774462407659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-23739060379797765102017-04-09T02:05:37.553-07:002017-04-09T02:05:37.553-07:00PS I forgot to mention they are all in the same po...PS I forgot to mention they are all in the same pot - 21cm diameter, 15cm of bonsai soil. Can I separate them out? Do they need any special feeding or just plain tap water(chlorinated). Thank you.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840093280378667106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-33180757353126679532017-04-09T02:05:08.634-07:002017-04-09T02:05:08.634-07:00Hello I planted 3 Baobab seeds on 6 June 2013. The...Hello I planted 3 Baobab seeds on 6 June 2013. They took 6-12 months to germinate. The first 2 seedlings are 20cm and like thin chopsticks. The last to germinate (took a year!) is a monster single stalk of 70cm where the bark nearest the soil is that lovely crusty hue.<br />I live in Devon, UK and have a sunny kitchen window for them, except the monster will be reaching the rook if he carries on.. I've nevr tried Bonsai.. and wonder if it is too late to try that. Last summer I took them outdoors for a few months and they got infested with caterpillars, but seemed happy in the sunlight. Perhaps a cloche? A mini glass greenhouse? And if I do prune them, what substance is needed to seal the wounds? Your advice is greatly appreciated thank you.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840093280378667106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-59580614934519074552017-04-09T02:04:44.931-07:002017-04-09T02:04:44.931-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840093280378667106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-72881753972890521602017-04-09T02:02:46.684-07:002017-04-09T02:02:46.684-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14840093280378667106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-55399226890932425092016-03-04T03:53:48.752-08:002016-03-04T03:53:48.752-08:00Hi Wim,
The key thing to understand about waterin...Hi Wim,<br /><br />The key thing to understand about watering is: why does a plant need water? The answer is: for photosynthesis in its leaves under sunlight to transform into food for the plant. If the leaves fell of, there is no more need for water. The water will just 'sit' in the pot and rotting of the plant may occur.<br /><br />So if the Baobab sheds it's leaves or is about to: stop watering. If still green? Fine to water it.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />Maarten (owner of four 7 yr old potted baobabs)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13540338446462672549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-53563004494218184322015-10-07T00:29:08.243-07:002015-10-07T00:29:08.243-07:00I should not watering it in winter. I stop waterin...I should not watering it in winter. I stop watering my baobab in the begining of oktober but our winter is longer and a little colder than yours. So in your case i'd stop watering in november till the end of januari. If you decide to water it, the three wil not have a stop period but it wil keep growing in winter as well. Even the water consumption will be a lot lower than in summer. Keep a close watch on the soil, because if you keep it constantly wet, the root wil start rotting. Gtrz WimWimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358854316339884299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-34494733861972399522015-10-05T12:48:59.448-07:002015-10-05T12:48:59.448-07:00To me, it's so frustrating sometimes asking qu...To me, it's so frustrating sometimes asking questions about this beautiful tree #1 because everyone has such different opinions and not just small differences HUGE differences. Some people say to keep it extremely dark when it's dormant... Then other people say always keep it in light... Then some people say keep it damp no matter what... Then other people say don't water it at all during the winter season... Which I don't even know what's considered the winter season, because I live in Texas our winter is like just November December and January I guess. Lol then it's like I should go months and months without watering it? That just sounds so strange to me. Any straight answers would be nice for me thank you in advance. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523078011471403334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-48300757246819232022010-08-21T12:02:15.899-07:002010-08-21T12:02:15.899-07:00I'm not sure about the roots, as I had been gr...I'm not sure about the roots, as I had been growing mine in a medium-sized pot all along. However, I understand that some root pruning is okay. Hopefully it won't rot at the cut point.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-88732217198121757202010-08-21T02:30:57.852-07:002010-08-21T02:30:57.852-07:00I have another question. Today i inspected te root...I have another question. Today i inspected te roots if i had to change the pot. And i noticed my baobab had a very big root ( 10 inch long and about 1/2 inch thick.) I have to prune the root, otherwise he wil never fit in a bonsai pot? Or i had to cut it earlier?Wimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358854316339884299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-44169434197619235592010-08-12T20:58:53.166-07:002010-08-12T20:58:53.166-07:00You are right that the timing around the season is...You are right that the timing around the season isn't the best. Waiting until it starts growing more in spring is best. Otherwise you'll have lots of new growth that will die out when autumn comes. But do cut it in spring.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-19125248897204048622010-08-12T10:33:26.070-07:002010-08-12T10:33:26.070-07:00i should cut it now you think? Or do i better wait...i should cut it now you think? Or do i better wait til march just before spring? Here in belgium temperature is not very high and autumn starts very early. So wen i cut it now im afraid the tree can't harden enough before winter starts. What do you think? Thanks already for the good aidWimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358854316339884299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-57137214922549211522010-08-12T10:16:27.996-07:002010-08-12T10:16:27.996-07:00If the tree is 20" you should probably be cut...If the tree is 20" you should probably be cutting it now. Keep in mind the new branches will mostly be close to the new cut and not a long ways below it. Therefore, be bold and cut it fairly low.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-18307068764946832892010-08-12T09:50:53.781-07:002010-08-12T09:50:53.781-07:00I want to make a bonsai from my baobab. He is abou...I want to make a bonsai from my baobab. He is about 20inch now. Do i have to cut the top already? Do i have to cut the roots to stimullate lower branches or i just let it grow so the trunk can grow thicker fast.Wimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358854316339884299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-69236314882090168072010-08-12T09:40:28.551-07:002010-08-12T09:40:28.551-07:00Don't boil the seeds. I've soaked my seeds...Don't boil the seeds. I've soaked my seeds for 24h and then i scratched open the casing. Then you can plant it in soggy potting compost. The seeds wil sprout after 5 to 10 days already.Wimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358854316339884299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-3793201246167790552010-07-19T17:59:54.170-07:002010-07-19T17:59:54.170-07:00Do the bonsai Madagascar Baobab trees grow the pre...Do the bonsai Madagascar Baobab trees grow the pretty pink flowers that open in less than a minute?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-25239196086781403222010-07-09T20:11:33.114-07:002010-07-09T20:11:33.114-07:00Boiling water probably killed the seeds. I am new ...Boiling water probably killed the seeds. I am new to this, I just planted three Baobob seeds a little over a week ago (June 30). There are 3 varieties, African, Austrailian and Madagascar; I planted 1 of each. The Madagascar sprouted and is 4 inches (7cm) high already. I'm still waiting for the other 2. I soaked my seeds for 12 hours in room temperature water (72F 22C) before planting in Miracle Gro potting soil in a 4 inch pot. Moist soil (not soaking) covered with plastic wrap and setting on a sunny window sill. Remove the plastic as soon as the seed sprouts. Don't let it dry out in summer, let it rest in winter. These are tropical trees, zone 11+, never let them get cold! I think these will be great Bonsai trees. Good luck!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12315874143355024167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-38193708936245410612010-01-27T18:17:12.756-08:002010-01-27T18:17:12.756-08:00I bought some seeds, but when i tried to plant the...I bought some seeds, but when i tried to plant them i couldnt get them to work.. i poured boiling water of them as it says to do..i only have a few seeds left.. what should i do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-91017073835396723652010-01-27T16:51:29.299-08:002010-01-27T16:51:29.299-08:00I bought my Baobab seed from http://seedrack.com ...I bought my Baobab seed from http://seedrack.com They are in the US, and there is no problem sending to Canada either.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-3142016610032939672010-01-27T16:39:53.295-08:002010-01-27T16:39:53.295-08:00Hey everyone, I was reading the posts already post...Hey everyone, I was reading the posts already posted and well I have literally just got into bonsai, and I just got two books and I'm trying to read as much ad I can about it.. I saw te baobab tree and well I thought it would be awwwessome to create a tree like that the same height as me, like 5'10, and have a huge trunk and a big thik canopy with the roots on top of the soil kinda... I also wanted to start it from a seed, but don't understand what germinate and that means, any suggestions on what size pot and soil to get? Also a reliable online store that would mail me a seed? I'm n florida! Thanks a bunch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-59608083393430387142009-12-07T22:56:16.034-08:002009-12-07T22:56:16.034-08:00Thanks you so much for you swift answer.Thanks you so much for you swift answer.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271624560583523962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-8942576520856077952009-12-07T13:32:40.296-08:002009-12-07T13:32:40.296-08:00Svante,
Water the seedling just like any other hou...Svante,<br />Water the seedling just like any other houseplant. Keep it a bit damp but not excessively dry or wet. I used regular potting soil with good drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Always keep it from drafts of really cold air. <br />Good luck.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-53561659853133758072009-12-07T07:32:45.370-08:002009-12-07T07:32:45.370-08:00Hello, new to this. Sorry to bother.
I live in Ni...Hello, new to this. Sorry to bother.<br /><br />I live in Nigeria, working as a diplomat. At a holiday in Zimbabwe we brought back some Baobab seeds. Now we mannaged to get one to sprout (we planted some 25 seeds so far, only this one came up). Its about 1,5cm high, with the cover of the seed still holding on. Question now: How much should we water it? Any other tips?<br /><br />Best regards <br /><br />Svante EdqvistUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271624560583523962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26348289.post-59224216651308866542009-11-24T18:35:13.763-08:002009-11-24T18:35:13.763-08:00They should sprout within a week. Providing some ...They should sprout within a week. Providing some heat and humidity helps, so germinating it in a pot inside a baggie and in the sun should help.Gardenistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129253261044774675noreply@blogger.com