The KAOS Bonchi - It's a Ghost

KAOS · Aug 7, 2017

Hey all

Thought I'd try my hand at a Bonchi while I overwintered some of my more productive plants.

Only a few photos, but it's a start and any tips greatly appreciated.

15th June - Host Plant

06th July - The Big Cut

08th August - Progress to Date

I haven't planned on anything specific yet, rather just winging it and letting nature do it's thing.
The plant itself seems happy enough and is already starting to throw some flowers out.

Thanks for dropping in and don't forget to critique please

a.d.proctor21 · Aug 7, 2017

KAOS said:
Hey all

Thought I'd try my hand at a Bonchi while I overwintered some of my more productive plants.

Only a few photos, but it's a start and any tips greatly appreciated.

15th June - Host Plant

06th July - The Big Cut

08th August - Progress to Date

I haven't planned on anything specific yet, rather just winging it and letting nature do it's thing.
The plant itself seems happy enough and is already starting to throw some flowers out.

Thanks for dropping in and don't forget to critique please

Looks fantastic!!! I was reading this last night. Lots of info here

http://fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

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dragonsfire · Aug 7, 2017

Looking Great !

KAOS · Aug 8, 2017

a.d.proctor21 said:
Looks fantastic!!! I was reading this last night. Lots of info here

http://fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

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Thanks Alex. I also got the idea from fatalii ... and the nerve to butcher a perfectly good plant roots and all.

dragonsfire said:
Looking Great !

Thanks Neil.

Long way to go though and not sure on what to do next. Cut off big leaves, nip off flowers, trim roots, etc. :think:

Muckyai · Aug 8, 2017

Wow. That is actually pretty neat!

KAOS · Aug 9, 2017

Muckyai said:
Wow. That is actually pretty neat!

Thanks Christine

It had a bit of a trim today. I will post some more pics as it gets some leaves back.

stankar · Aug 9, 2017

Looks nice I hope to see more photos of the progress

sboustani2023 · Aug 9, 2017

that is so cool! I like how the roots look like they were spinning!

Tod · Aug 9, 2017

KAOS · Aug 10, 2017

The Living Death Bonchi. Nicely done, but a bit too artsy for me. I'm more into a classic look.

Juligris · Aug 10, 2017

Awesome and inspiring!! I'll be doing a few Bonchi while I overwinter some plants as well! Only 45 days away!!!

KAOS · Oct 1, 2017

These bonchi are truly quite fascinating to grow.
I have managed to get the plant into a routine of pushing out smaller and smaller leaves.
It's also throwing out buds all over the place with a couple of them going to flower (which look much smaller than normal) ... is this normal ?

Here's some updated pics ... can't wait to see what's going to happen with the pods if it gets any.

qandeel · Oct 1, 2017

This is looking beautiful. Keep up the good work and keep the pictures coming. Nicely done. Thanks

KAOS · Oct 1, 2017

Thanks Moh

Biggest problem I am having (and I don't have a solution yet) is oedema.

It's not as easy with a big plant to wait until the leaves start drooping and then give a good watering.

I guess it's just gonna take some practice.

lek · Oct 1, 2017

KAOS said:
Thanks Moh

Biggest problem I am having (and I don't have a solution yet) is oedema.

It's not as easy with a big plant to wait until the leaves start drooping and then give a good watering.

I guess it's just gonna take some practice.

did you use chemical insecticide/fungicide sprays?
did you install DC fan?
enough light?

KAOS · Oct 1, 2017

lek said:
did you use chemical insecticide/fungicide sprays?
did you install DC fan?
enough light?

Hi Lek

No insecticide used on this one.
Plant is indoors under LED and oscillating fan.
Is there a problem I'm not seeing ?

Muckyai · Oct 1, 2017

That is going to look so neat when it has pods! Keep us updated.

MikeUSMC · Oct 1, 2017

I'm definitely following this, KAOS. I've got a NuMex Twilight plant I'm going to Bonchi this year (my first attempt). I just got my wire in the mail last week. I've really gotta get going on that. The plant is still full size in the back yard, and it's been getting pretty chilly here at night.

What kind of soil are you using?

dragonsfire · Oct 1, 2017

Wow, thats Awesome cover !!

KAOS said:
The Living Death Bonchi. Nicely done, but a bit too artsy for me. I'm more into a classic look.

KAOS · Oct 1, 2017

MikeUSMC said:
I'm definitely following this, KAOS. I've got a NuMex Twilight plant I'm going to Bonchi this year (my first attempt). I just got my wire in the mail last week. I've really gotta get going on that. The plant is still full size in the back yard, and it's been getting pretty chilly here at night.

What kind of soil are you using?

Hi Mike

I had it in 10% Perlite / 10% Earthworm Castings / 40% Potting Mix / 40% Compost , but drainage was too good (figure that) and it dried out super fast

Currently got it in 20% Peat / 40% Potting Mix / 40% Compost and feeding it weak fish emulsion. Moisture retention is better and PH should be more on par with acidic requirements (haven't tested)

Post some pics of your NuMex when you get going. I'd like to see your progress.

dragonsfire said:
Wow, thats Awesome cover !!

Thanks Neil ... just wish it was mine. That pic is what I'll be working towards once I'm 200% certain I've got the right soil mix.