Coastal redwood in transition
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I grew a nice coastal redwood from seed 3 years ago. After two years of excellent growth, I put it in an interim container. The media was premixed with akadama, pumice, lava rock, and bark. Two weeks ago I put it in my 10 inch container. Unfortunately to make it fit, I cut the base which was like a burl with a saw to get it in the pot. Think I may have done too much harm to get the hard burl taproot cut for new pot dimensions. I put it in a shady place once new media and gravel top dressing were added for two days. Then I put it on my porch facing a northwesterly direction. It has been two weeks and the tree is becoming brittle on the lower limbs. I water twice a day, and mist regularly. It was on concrete for a few days and perhaps I cooked the roots. The midday temperatures are 110 Fahrenheit where I live. I am so worried of losing this tree. I can give additional info upon request for those that have ideas to help me. My plan is to repot it in a rescue media to promote good root growth, but I hope to get ideas from all of you. Thank for your time and consideration to help out my tree.
Sincerely, Scott
Sincerely, Scott
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A picture would help but the answer is pretty simple I think: you repotted in about the worst possible moment in the year. This is absolutely not the moment for repotting and cutting roots .
Do not repot it again, it will only stress the tree more. Misting / humidity trays are useless. You could place it in a transparent plastic bag to retain moisture, somewhere in the shade and hope.
Do not repot it again, it will only stress the tree more. Misting / humidity trays are useless. You could place it in a transparent plastic bag to retain moisture, somewhere in the shade and hope.
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You could try Humidity plastic bag, then you won't need to spray it.
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So I can get a plastic bag, cut a few holes, and leave it in a shady spot? Do the lower limbs that are dying off need to be removed or is that unneeded stress at this point? Thank u for the ideas!
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Sorry for this question, but I am unsure where to get a large enough transparent bag?
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