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Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: November 30th, 2011, 6:23 pm
by Pup
That looks terrible J-C, I think you have too much water around the plant it does not need the water tray underneath. The light unfortuntely is also terrible for viewing.

There is plenty of green in the leaves so I think it will survive. But ease up on the water,

Cheers Pup

Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: November 30th, 2011, 9:56 pm
by J-C
Thanks for the advice ... so it almost drowned ... :o

Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: November 30th, 2011, 11:57 pm
by Pup
J-C wrote:Thanks for the advice ... so it almost drowned ... :o
From what I can see with the pictures I would say yes. Less water I recommend some Vitamin B solution. I am not sure what is available in Germany, the tree needs a tonic

We use seasol here in Australia it is a seaweed formula not fertiliser.
When plants are indoors the water requirements are a lot less than when they are outside. In a lot of cases once per month is enough. Checking it every day is very wise, that way you can tell if it is still wet or too dry.

Keep us posted, I am interested in this tree.
Regards Pup

Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: December 1st, 2011, 12:23 am
by J-C
Thanks a lot ... i'll keep you updated.

I did some research on vitamine b1 ... it's available in pharmacies and it's for .. erm ... alcoholics to get'em off the booze. I'm quite curious 'but the glances I'll get :D

Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: December 1st, 2011, 1:00 am
by Pup
J-C wrote:Thanks a lot ... i'll keep you updated.

I did some research on vitamine b1 ... it's available in pharmacies and it's for .. erm ... alcoholics to get'em off the booze. I'm quite curious 'but the glances I'll get :D
J-C it is also good for Hangovers :lol: a bit like when you buy a syringe for injecting your airlayers :lol:

:beer: :beer: mate

Re: Callistemon - health

Posted: December 1st, 2011, 2:23 am
by J-C
:lol:

"I need some vitamine b1 and some syringes for .. erm .. for my Bonsai"
"yeah, sure ... whatever you say, sir"

You should know, i'm working in an ad-agency .. located at the red-light-district :) Don't know, if you've ever heard of it: Reeperbahn at Hamburg (Germany) :)
So i should get the stuff here :D