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Look Mum - I can fly
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| I managed to salvage a plastic container of ample proportions and went to work on this. 
My name is Don and I'm a bonsaiholic. If at first you don't succeed, stop growing Serissa.
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| It must be ready 
There seems to be some rootage under the plastic. 
My name is Don and I'm a bonsaiholic. If at first you don't succeed, stop growing Serissa.
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| Lets get the saw in there. 
Cut through 
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| Nibble the excess stub away.. 
Seal both cut ends and spread the roots over some planting medium.. 
Top up the medium 
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| Wire firmly into the pot. I use a broken dibber to nestle the medium in among the roots..Many use a chopstick.. 
Water well to consolidate.. 
Mother and daughter doing okay.. 
I shall keep the layer in the shade for around three weeks. I've done a light trim on it. Three lower branches will probably go when the trunk has started to thicken. There's also a straight bit of trunk with no branching two thirds of the way up which I'm not keen on - watch this space..
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WOW Don, this is a super lesson, thank you for taking the time to show us in great detail, with photos, very much appreciated 
Kath
UK - Zone 8
"Patience is a virtue"
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