Grevillea Crithmifolia
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Grevillea Crithmifolia
I picked up these shrubs from a local VIC Nursery. Does anybody have any experience with this species of Grevillea? The tag suggests that it is suitable for bonsai. It is a native of WA, and is also known as 'Spider Flower'.
I found them in the back corner and they looked considerabl worse than they now appear and I've only had them a month.
I have not yet repotted them but will use a mix of bonsai mix and sand to make a free draining mix.
Infor and or advice will be greatfully recieved.
Cheers.
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I found them in the back corner and they looked considerabl worse than they now appear and I've only had them a month.
I have not yet repotted them but will use a mix of bonsai mix and sand to make a free draining mix.
Infor and or advice will be greatfully recieved.
Cheers.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Grevillea make some amazing bonsai. I personally don't have any as bonsai, my 2019 trees died from too much fertilizer. Once you give them alot of fertilizer too high in phosphorus they seem to die and i had just repotted them too. Don't take my word for it as I'm still new too grevilleas myself. Best of luck
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
According to Rory and RuthM, our local Grevillea guru, don't prune the top or the roots too hard - which is probably why I've killed every Grevillea I've tried... They're fine on normal rates of fertiliser if you increase the rate gradually - they get used to it. NEVER fertilise straight after repotting! I hadn't realised it was from WA - I'll add more drainage to the mix next time.
Good luck, and Merry Crithmath, (sorry!)
Gavin
Good luck, and Merry Crithmath, (sorry!)
Gavin
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Thank you for the advice, much appreciated. I will try to put it into good practice and hopefully develop a nice tree.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Just a quick update on my grevillea Crithmofolia. Plant 1/2 did not recover and died off. Plant 2/2 looking pretty good and has plenty of new growth.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Just a quick update on my Grevilea Crithmifolia. So far so good, it's stull in the nursery pot, but much heathier than when I bought it in the cheep bin.
I think it may be ready to flower, but not yet sure.
Am considering a tall pot in semi-cascade style ( like a Crysanthemum) in the future, try to minimise root pruning as advised.
Thoughts and ideas appreciated.
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I think it may be ready to flower, but not yet sure.
Am considering a tall pot in semi-cascade style ( like a Crysanthemum) in the future, try to minimise root pruning as advised.
Thoughts and ideas appreciated.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Not yet in full bloom, but my trees are getting a farm stay whilst we move house... I will collect them back once settled.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
Hi do you still have the Crithmifolia? If so can we see some recent pix on its progress? Crithmifolia aren't easy to find in the nurseries.
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Re: Grevillea Crithmifolia
I'm sorry, I wish I did, but I lost it whilst I was away and other were looking after my garden.
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