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Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:35 am
by roarke
Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 9:06 am
by Mufasa
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 ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 10:22 am
by Sander
Yes mufasa, bonsai means miniature.
Fine roots, fine leaves etc.
Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:33 pm
by MrsMuscipula
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.
Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:45 pm
by Dionae
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.
Re: Can a C.P. behave like a bonsai ?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 5:58 pm
by Cory
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.