Goose Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hi guys, Basic question here. How do you pot you pings? What I mean is that some of them are really quite small and it is difficult to get soil back in around the roots without damaging the plants. How do you guys do it? Regards, Philip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom499 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Personally, I put abit of potting mix against the roots, most sorta sticks on, then I just put the plant into the pot, and push down gently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 fill a pot with compost, slightly over-full, and firm well. make a slit with a small implement (I use an old knife or clay modelling tools), drop roots of Ping into slit, then carefully slide your implement between the soil and the leaves to press the slit closed. keeps the plant clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gekon Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) I just put very small ping's on the soil and leave them and press on them a bit so they'll stuck up to the soil. Always works. Edited April 29, 2012 by Gekon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimscott Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Mexican pings or N.A.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hddk Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Similar to Stephen's method. Little hole in moist mix, put roots (or roots with a lump of soli) into a hole, gently press soil around plant and gently press plant into soil :) But I use old little metal nail file :) And I realize, that potting very little pings can be a little annoying. Best regards, hddk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks guys, I have just been making a small hole with my finger and dropping the ping into the hole and "poking" all around the roots trying to firm them in. Only problem is this usually lifts the plant of the surface slightly. I will try with a old knife next time and I like the idea of trying to get some soil on the roots before they are placed in the hole. And Jim they are Mexican Pings! Thanks, Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birder Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I build a slight mound (loosley formed) at the top of the pot and gently press the ping rosette into it. After that, I lightly mist from above .Then I water on the tray system. Birdman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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