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BENDING CUCUR ATAP BRANCHES WITH RAFFIA

by PG Tamada (Kubang Kerian) ..salah satu usaha mengangkat martabat Cucur Atap secara worldwide..
“ A species of sensual fantasy…charming!”-Robert Steven (Indonesia)
“ Jika Indonesia dan Philipine terkenal dengan Pemphisnya..Mereka diluar sana akan kenal PSBK kerana kejaguhan Cucur Atapnya…. “ – Anonymous
“ Pokok dari kayangan”- Saburo Kato (Founder of WBFF
Cucur Atap / sapu-sapu(Indonesia) species have growth that is pliable enough for branches 1 inch thick or more to be successfully wired into a new position. Slight adjustments in position can be made using straightforward wiring techniques. However, with more severe repositioning, damage can occur to the branch and the bark, from both the wire that is used, and the degree of turn put into the branch itself.
The tree that is used in this photo series is a Cucur Atap collected from Ustaz Fendi from Pasir Mas 1 years ago. Beech have fairly pliable branches, but they also have thin bark which is marked easily by wire.
On the other hand many deciduous species, have brittle growth, that if bent too far, will snap. It is very important that great care is taken that branches are not broken from the use of cooper wiring.
The branch in the foreground of this picture is approximately 3/4 inch thick; it is growing out to the left of the tree though it actually emanates from the right-hand side of the trunk. It is necessary from a design point of view, for the branch to be moved so it grows to the right of the tree.

The red arrows in this picture indicate where the branch is to be moved to. When the branch is moved by hand towards its new position, there is only moderate tension in the branch; it will however be difficult to hold into place with just wire alone.

To protect the bark, ensure that the branch is protected and strengthened, raffia is wound around the branch.
Raffia is a reed-like plant material commonly found in most garden centres, it is soaked in water for 30 minutes and then carefully wound tightly, around the length of the branch. In this case, 4 layers of raffia are used. When applied wetted, raffia can be placed in single flat layers; dry raffia is far more difficult to manipulate. As the raffia dries, it will also shrink and tighten slightly, giving the branch more support.
As well as protecting and strengthening the branch whilst it is wired, the raffia also stops the bark, and any small fractures, from drying out which will ease healing.
After wrapping with raffia, two lengths of wire are then applied to the branch; these will not be able to stop the branch returning to its original position on their own, but will again, diffuse the stress of the bending across the length of the branch.


Finally, the branch is moved very slowly into its new position; while doing so, it is important to listen out for the sound any sharp 'cracks' as the branch is moved. Cracking-sounds indicate that the wood inside the branch is breaking and no further movement should be applied.
If there are any doubts as to whether the branch will tolerate further bending, it is better to secure in its current position and allow time for the branch to adopt its current position before further movement is applied.
To ensure that the branch is held in its new position, a cooper wire is applied from the branch itself to another nearby branch.
The tree and this branch in particular, will now be encouraged to grow strongly through the next few months to allow the branch to heal and set in its new position. okay bye…

 
 

Koleksi tunggul dan bonsai separuh siap




 
 





Progression Series







Mengapa bonsai spesis pulau dan pesisir pantai boleh mati?

Pertamanya kerana sy masih setahun jagung dalam bidang ini, banyak info sebelum ini saya pelajari dengan melayari internet, antaranya article yang berguna adalah e-mel daripada Mr X from Philipine yang memberikan ilmu tentang cara untuk menjaga island plant agar ianya tahan lama dan subur dan saya pernah merujuk perkara ini kepada sifu terhormat Kelantan AbeYi. Saya tidak pernah mempraktikkan cara ini dan marilah kita sama- sama berkongsi info dengan seniman diluar sana.

Ringkasan e-mel Mr X..

1)Sprayed with sea water daily.

Tumbuhan pantai memerlukan sea water in order to survive as bonsai. Mengikut pengalamannya, pemphis dan maba buxifolia that are not given a regular spray of sea water akan bertambah lemah mengikut peredaran masa dan kemudiannya sesetengah dahan akan mati. Kes yang paling teruk keseluruhan pokok akan mati bila menjangkau masa ke 5 hingga 6 tahun.One can also use the formula for sea water we can purchase at pet stores if the natural seawater is not available in the locality.

2) Komposkan shrimp or crab shell bersama bonsai soil untuk elakkan fungus ‘nematode’

Akar dan perdu pokok biasanya akan terdedah kepada serangan fungus, kebiasaannya bila kita menggunakan tanah yang completely inorganic seperti pasir. . To combat this problem beliau menggunakan shrimp or kulit ketam yang dikomposkan bersama bonsai soil. Fungus yang menyerang the shrimp or crab shell is the same fungus that will attack the nematodes. Maba buxifolia paling mudah terdedah kepada serangan ‘nematode’ dan mengakibatkan daun menjadi bintik2 hitam dan melemahkan daya ketahanan klorofil daun untuk menyerap sepenuhnya cahaya matahari. Ini mengakibatkan proses fotosentisis pokok terganggu.

3) Use of chemical fertilizers

Gunakan baja kimia yang betul dan tidak hanya mengandungi unsur asas seperti NPK sahaja. Guna hanya sedikit tetapi berkala. Baja organic biasanya ada bawaan penyakit kepada pohon seperti terdedah kepada serangga2 kecil dan fungus.Pengalaman saya sendiri batang cucur atap jika dikoyakkan kulitnya diperhatikan dengan kanta pembesar biasanya ada serangga2 kecil berwarna putih yang bergerak.

4) For bonsai soil, He use volcanic cinder

For bonsai soil, Beliau menggunakan tanah gunung berapi dan pada dasar pasu saiz ketulan tanah menjagkau of about an inch untuk memastikan excellent drainage and good water retention. Ia juga membenarkan oxygen dapat menembusi tanah untuk membolehkan akar dalam pasu sihat keseluruhannya.

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