Spaghetti stone/rock

[Jorgens86]

Anyone used this rock for root over rock. Looks realy nice. For a moment looks like its not so hardy but i tryd like destruction test with hammer and it doest crack that easy.

 

[SeanS]

The colour isn’t great. Dark stones are better

 

[BonsaiManic]

The colour isn’t great. Dark stones are better

Not trying to hijack the thread, but why is this? And does the stone color depend upon the species and/or character of the tree? I don't think I'm ready to try RoR yet, just trying to learn for future endeavors.

 

[Jorgens86]

Im planing this type to use on tigerbark ficus

 

[Michael P]

Not trying to hijack the thread, but why is this? And does the stone color depend upon the species and/or character of the tree? I don't think I'm ready to try RoR yet, just trying to learn for future endeavors.

You want a pleasing contrast between the roots and the stone. This can be accomplished in several ways: light colored roots over a dark stone, dark colored roots over a light stone, smooth roots over a rough stone, etc.. Ficus roots are fairly smooth so they would contrast well with the very rough stone that Jorgens wants to use.

 

[penumbra]

It looks fragile, but if it will hold up I would use it.

 

[Wulfskaar]

I have some of this "Texas holy rock" (limestone), but I haven't figured out what it would look good with, or if it's even good for a tree.

 

[Jorgens86]

I have big one but will brake it in smaller peaces and use sthe strongest and more interesting parts

 

[Jorgens86]

I have some of this "Texas holy rock" (limestone), but I haven't figured out what it would look good with, or if it's even good for a tree.

I believe its called moonstone

 

[Wulfskaar]

I believe its called moonstone

Is it ok for trees, pH-wise? I read it can harden water and raise pH of soil. Maybe it would be best for trees that like high pH?

 

[Michael P]

I have used the limestone holy rock with Chinese elm and Natal plum with no problems over many years.

 

[Wulfskaar]

I have used the limestone holy rock with Chinese elm and Natal plum with no problems over many years.

Thank you for the confirmation!

And sorry, @Jorgens86, for hijacking your thread. I look forward to seeing what you do with your rocks.

 

[Jorgens86]

I think that PH of rocks isnt the problem. If rock was planted in regular soil mix then maybe.