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- Q.When Do I First Prune Top Of Brazilian Raintree To Start A Bonsai - I started growing the tree from a seed. The sapling is about 12 inches tall.
- Q.Borers Decimating Our Two Rain Trees. - We live on the Tablelands near Cairns, and I have tried spraying the trunks with various products over the last ...
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josegabriel on
November 18, 2019
00927Q.When Do I First Prune Top Of Brazilian Raintree To Start A Bonsai
I started growing the tree from a seed. The sapling is about 12 inches tall.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 19, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You will prune after the tree reaches, roughly, the desired height. Then you can start the Bonsai process.
This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/houseplants/bonsai
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- Asked by
joanedwards4888 on
January 27, 2020
Ravenshoe Northern TerritoryQ.Borers Decimating Our Two Rain Trees.
We live on the Tablelands near Cairns, and I have tried spraying the trunks with various products over the last couple of years. In desperation, I have partially painted the trunks with water-based household paint but the borers are getting worse. Drought here doesn’t help with the location of these trees and they could get stressed but we do water them when it’s very dry. We would hate to lose them after all this time, but we need help as to what to do next, please.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, once the infestation has progressed this far, it is hard to treat. Most of the damage has already been done, and since they reside inside the tree, treatment often doesn't help after this point.
Here is an article that will help you to attempt correcting the issue: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm
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