Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?

Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219794

By roarke -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:35 am
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:35 am #219794

I thought about it, reading this post :

http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/2-1-2 ... 25616.html

https://www.patreon.com/RoarkeandRoarke ... nding=true
I hope you find original and necessary tutorials here also.

Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219795

By Mufasa -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:06 am
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:06 am #219795

not exactly sure what a bonsai is... isnt it along the lines of... you grow it in a small container to maintain a small size or something?... not sure that would work on CPS

Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219798

By Sander -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:22 am
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:22 am #219798

Yes mufasa, bonsai means miniature.

Fine roots, fine leaves etc.

Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219829

By MrsMuscipula -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:33 pm
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:33 pm #219829

From what I understand, bonsais are often cuttings of actual, full grown trees that are shaped by pruning, crown cutting, and root trimming to look like miniature versions of mature trees.

Carnivores don't have a trunk that can keep growing branches, and I imagine most won't respond well to regular pruning or cutting of any kind. So no, I don't think they'd respond well to bonsai treatment.

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Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219830

By Dionae -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:45 pm
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:45 pm #219830

I'm with MM. Id say no. Usually bonsai is done with hardwood plants like trees. It involves a lot of pruning and root trimming. Not sure how a CP would like it.

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Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?#219832

By Cory -  Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:58 pm
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- Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:58 pm #219832

Every CP that I have grown over the years had pretty much stopped growing when it exceeded it's minimum pot size and if let go longer it would decline rather quickly without a fresh repot.

The only exception I have found is with certain sundews.

It's not the same as bonsai but under potting is a very easy way of propagating them.

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