This is an exerpt from the latest entry to Photo/History of this tree; to see the full history, click on Koala Blooms (Schnapper Point)
I wrote previously about how easily the Banksia acclimated, so when it came time to repot in Bonsai soil, I decided he could go into a tray for the next step in his training.
Since it was only 5-6 months since his initial root pruning & potting, I was a little surprised at the re-growth, but pleased that the root ball is conforming to a flat bottom, fan shape that we want, so after a trim, he went easily into a tray.
Since I know very little about this plant, I am really happy with the way he came through our summer, here in the IE. Perhaps it more closely matched his native Australian summer conditions, hot, dry & windy. Whatever the case, I think this tree will be a real asset to the collection & I'm looking forward to seeing if he blooms this winter.