Mycorrhiza

[cmeg1]

This product works.It is overtaking my pots.Only two applications of just a few ounces of solution.
I guess it's good.I don't know too much about it

 

[Cypress187]

Does it always looks so, euh, moldy? Or is that a stupid question.

 

[cmeg1]

Got me?
First time I have ever used it in open soil.I did google it and found a picture similar.
It actually extends down into the soil,so I do not think it to be mold.

 

[cmeg1]

Here some Google pics
I guess it does no good unless touching the roots,which is why open soils are better and the solution can reach it.

 

[justBonsai]

Do you find this to noticeably help your trees? I had thought the mycorrhizae fungi is species specific and forms different symbiotic relations depending on the tree. Like the mycorrhizae found around pine roots isn't necessarily the same as that found around oak roots.

 

[fredman]

I have posted this before. Its an extract from a well known Satsuki azalea book, but I think it relates to all plants really...

 

[cmeg1]

Do you find this to noticeably help your trees? I had thought the mycorrhizae fungi is species specific and forms different symbiotic relations depending on the tree. Like the mycorrhizae found around pine roots isn't necessarily the same as that found around oak roots.

I don't know.We shall see at repotting next year.As easy as it is to apply,I can see it doing no harm and I quite enjoy it actually.

I have posted this before. Its an extract from a well known Satsuki azalea book, but I think it relates to all plants really...
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Hmmm,interesting.The bottle sais' it has endo in it.Not near as much as the ecto though.
I enjoy adding these things to the bonsai soil.

 

[justBonsai]

I have posted this before. Its an extract from a well known Satsuki azalea book, but I think it relates to all plants really...
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The specific product cmeg1 is using lists both endo and ecto mycorrhizae spores to be used in the mix--I would suppose it would be a matter of luck if it contains the variant that works with your tree.

 

[wireme]

View attachment 99849 View attachment 99844 View attachment 99845 This product works.It is overtaking my pots.Only two applications of just a few ounces of solution.
I guess it's good.I don't know too much about it

Does it list the species on the bottle?

 

[wireme]

Do you find this to noticeably help your trees? I had thought the mycorrhizae fungi is species specific and forms different symbiotic relations depending on the tree. Like the mycorrhizae found around pine roots isn't necessarily the same as that found around oak roots.

There are many mycorrhizal fungi that are very species specific but there are also some that will colonize a very wide range of hosts. Some types are claimed to work with almost everything, I can't remember the name of the fungi or source of that statement though.

 

[cmeg1]

Does it list the species on the bottle?

Here is back of bottle.

 

[wireme]

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Here is back of bottle.

Cool, all sorts of stuff eh? A bunch of bacteria too I see.

I always wonder how the trichoderma affects the mycorrhizal fungi. Trichoderma is a fungi eating fungi.

 

[Vin]

That's some weird ass shit..

 

[cmeg1]

That's some weird ass shit..

It really is,man.
It's all about the trees.For the trees man.

 

[justBonsai]

Looks like the reviews for this product are generally positive. I feel this would be good for freshly transplanted trees in a coarser mix. The fungi may not actually improve nutrition intake depending on the tree but it would increase water retention of the soil. This might be good for keeping low levels of moisture hospitable for roots.

How long did it take for the spores to germinate and the fungi to show up after adding it to your soil?

 

[cmeg1]

Looks like the reviews for this product are generally positive. I feel this would be good for freshly transplanted trees in a coarser mix. The fungi may not actually improve nutrition intake depending on the tree but it would increase water retention of the soil. This might be good for keeping low levels of moisture hospitable for roots.

How long did it take for the spores to germinate and the fungi to show up after adding it to your soil?

I made two applications two weeks apart.It showed up at about week three and literally exploded over night with the warm weather.

 

[justBonsai]

I made two applications two weeks apart.It showed up at about week three and literally exploded over night with the warm weather.

Would this stuff still grow on say orchid bark? Also do you use organic or inorganic ferts?

I'd be interested in trying this in the future--I feel the white "netting" in the soil will be real nice in the summer where it gets 90+ and into the 100s in keeping the roots moist and happy.

 

[cmeg1]

Would this stuff still grow on say orchid bark? Also do you use organic or inorganic ferts?

I'd be interested in trying this in the future--I feel the white "netting" in the soil will be real nice in the summer where it gets 90+ and into the 100s in keeping the roots moist and happy.

I think the reason it is growing on the surface so much is because I put moist white T-shirts on the soil to retain moisture while I am at work.
I use liquid organics with every watering.
I think having the right moisture and aeration is key.

 

[justBonsai]

I think the reason it is growing on the surface so much is because I put white T-shirts on the soil to retain moisture while I am at work.
I use liquid organics with every watering.
I think having the right moisture and aeration is key.

Hmm, I do have spagnum on the top of most of my trees. I have miracle grow shake n feed in tea bags on my trees though. Not sure if that would be harmful or not to the fungi.

 

[cmeg1]

Hmm, I do have spagnum on the top of most of my trees. I have miracle grow shake n feed in tea bags on my trees though. Not sure if that would be harmful or not to the fungi.

I used to use spahgnum,but now I prefer White T shirts because I can remove it easy for pictures and can see the soil.