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    Help With My Australian Brush Cherry

    I had a lot of hard water stains on my tropicals (jade, 2x ficus) when I first bought them too. They were greenhouse grown, so didn't benefit from occasionally rainwater downpours to clean things off. Once mineral spots build up, they're quite stubborn. For me, they wouldn't really come off...
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    Getting Ficus and Jade to Fill Out

    Sorry, I did assume you meant dwarf jade (P. afra). I'm afraid I don't have any experience with C. ovata, and have no idea if my advice applies there. As mentioned, it will probably be hard to significantly reduce the leave size of C. ovata.
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    Getting Ficus and Jade to Fill Out

    The ficus probably needs a nice rest to recover, but I won't comment further as I've been blessed so far to not have any major infestations. So I don't know what kind of recovery time it might need. Regarding the jade, Jerry is right, bright summer sun = nice small leaves. Density on these...
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    Maple Identification

    I agree. The seeds/tree in your neighbor's yard are almost certainly silver maple. Not certain about the seedlings though.
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    Wanted: Dwarf Jade help

    Your soil looks great, but I'm afraid that your description may not have fully described just how many leaves had fallen, or perhaps I misinterpreted. It sounded like leaves had started to fall off and you were concerned and taking appropriate measure by asking for some advice before things got...
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    Wanted: Dwarf Jade help

    @ward0: Sounds like I may be might be wrong about the potting mix then, I honestly haven't grown any Jade in a mix including potting soil. I'm sure it's possible with the right watering schedule, as you've proven. Sorry for any confusion!
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    Wanted: Dwarf Jade help

    Note that's 12C, or around 50F. Based on your local forecasts, it looks like it should be staying at or above 50 for at least a while. Solely on temperature, I'd suggest placing it outside in full sun, however, it also looks like you might be getting a lot of rain on and off this week, and...
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    Pieris Japonica 'Katsura'

    It looks like a good bit of bark is peeling. Is that normal for this species? I'm going to assume that it's just the non-vital portion as the tree obviously has some other smooth 'bark' underneath. I think it may be challenging to work with because of that but that characteristic could add to...
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    wire

    I bought a multi-pack similar to what you mention (I think it was 6 rolls though) from Amazon, and have been pretty happy with it. It gives me enough variety to fully wire out a tree. The really small stuff is less useful to me currently, but comes in handy for guy wires when pulling down...
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    What to do about portulacaria

    They do seem to root pretty quickly, but the roots don't flesh up for at least a few months if not quite a bit longer. I had a few small cuttings that still had thread sized roots after 5 or so months of growth, so I'm not sure how long it takes before more substantial root growth occurs. Even...
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    What to do about portulacaria

    Philart, Sorry for missing your post earlier this month. I also like the thinning out that you've done. Although I am also a newbie, I've had a Jade similar to yours for about a 18 months, and so far it's still alive (and thriving actually). I'm at about the same point you are, with a number...
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    The 2015 Spring Box Store Challenge Entries Thread

    Not sure myself. It would be pretty strange to have an entry in an evergreen contest that appeared like a deciduous 'winter silhouette', but that may end up being my best option. That or a lot of very creative wiring. We shall see.
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    The 2015 Spring Box Store Challenge Entries Thread

    Alright. Nurseries started getting stock up here a couple weekends ago, but I've been quite busy. Checked three 'true' big box stores and was very disappointed. Everything, even the $40-$50 bushes were multiple stems <1/2" in diameter. My best bet was starting to look like getting a $7.50...
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    New Akadama Alternative

    Woosh! ;)
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    About those AA travel mile cards

    I don't know your situation, work/family life or travel habits, so take this as you will. I had been all geared up to rant against these cards, and even after thinking some more, I don't think they're for me. Normally, I see them as mostly geared towards the truly 'frequent flyer'. You know...
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    Progressive Maple Challenge

    That would be here I think: http://www.bonsainut.com/index.php?threads/the-any-maple-progressive-progressive-bonsai-contest.18244/
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    Jade loosing leaves

    I'm a bit confused, when you say "both suggested withholding water"..."I did this late last summer"... and "When should I start watering again?" It makes me think that maybe you haven't watered the jade since the end of the summer. If so, umm, it's probably thirsty and could use a drink...
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    Visiting Charlotte, NC

    Thanks Adair. Unfortunately, per their website, it appears that they may only be open on Saturdays and Sundays (others by appointment) and I'd probably be free on Wednesday. As I was just looking to wander around and look at things rather than bother anybody or buy anything, I may skip it.
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    Visiting Charlotte, NC

    I'm going to be traveling to Charlotte / Gastonia this next week for three days. Depending on how the business side of the trip goes, I may have the entire third day 'off'. Are there any great bonsai exhibits / gardens / nurseries around the immediate area that I should make a point to visit?
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    Dealing with possible mistakes

    I tend to think they'd be OK out there for now too. Consider putting them right up against the wall of the house and maybe 'mulch' them by covering the sides of the pots with a few old blankets or something, it might help. Saturday night may be moderately cold and if you're worried, you could...
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    Thoughts and Prayers

    My grandmother also has Alzheimers and is slowly withering away. Every visit is a bit worse. I understand some of what you're going through and wish you and your family acceptance and peace of mind in this difficult time. Take comfort in each other and talk about fond memories in celebration...
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    Can anything become a companion plant?

    This could be a young "Purple dead nettle" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamium_purpureum It's an early bloomer. I can't really see the flower's in the picture clearly enough to confirm it though.
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    Dealing with possible mistakes

    Three season normally means enclosed but unheated and probably poor if any insulation. I'd think you could move them out there, maybe with a small portable heater to try and keep it above 32 at night. Check your temp in there overnight first. Worst case, anything that starts putting out leaves...
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