Repotting seedlings

[keithl]

After watching Bjorn's video, like many I decided to try to make a Japanese maple clump. I got some seedlings, but they are already fully leafed out. I know seedlings are a bit more tolerant, but is it ok to start the repotting/clump making now? Or should I just get them in a pot and wait until next year when they are dormant?

Thanks!

 

[0soyoung]

Not knowing what they are now growing in makes me unsure of just what to tell you.

Surely you can do this sometime in May when the extension of new growth will pause --> if you watch them you'll be saying to yourself that they were growing great and just seemed to have stopped = do it now. Between now and then, they will be much 'touchier' about being bare rooted.

I dig up volunteers pretty much whenever I find them in my yard. I put them directly into a bucket of water that I tote along with me. You might do something similar when you are making your clump. Keeping your newly made clump in the shade for 10 to 14 days will likely be a good idea. Sprinkle the leaves if they are 'wilty'.

Have fun!


And, remember, no guts no glory

 

[keithl]

Thank you for the advice! Ill wait a bit and give that a try for sure. I appreciate the help!

 

[KiwiPlantGuy]

Hi,
Unsure what the hurry is. Just me thinking that a first or another year in a pot is not going to be a problem. Next Spring you can get the seedlings bare-rooted, cut a few roots then join then with tape etc. I have seen this video also, and think that Bjorn’s seedlings he used looked like 2-3 year olds.
I don’t think it is worth the risk now, just my 2cents.
Charles

 

[keithl]

Unsure what the hurry is.

Stuck at home with plenty of free time for the first time in years!

Agreed waiting is best, just would like to get to some projects while I have the time if there is still a reasonable chance of success.

 

[KiwiPlantGuy]

Stuck at home with plenty of free time for the first time in years!

Agreed waiting is best, just would like to get to some projects while I have the time if there is still a reasonable chance of success.

Hi,
Yep, why not then, if you have a decent supply I guess.

 

[sorce]

This got me wondering why we don't just half submerge these repots with bonsai soil?
Hydro style till recovery.

You can root cuttings into bonsai soil this way.

I say do it now and in May.

Hell, try the cuttings one now.

If they survive being out together now, there's a good chance they're all Tiff enough to not have one die later, which will suck way more than of they all die now.

Sorce