Title image above is copyright © Helen Flynn
First published 10th August 2025
Hello everyone, again keeping to the format of previous newsletters:
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Item 1: Things of Beauty
The Lone Pine descendant photographed by Helen Flynn in Victoria is one of the Things of Beauty Item for this newsletter. This tree is without dispute from a seed in a cone from the very Lone Pine itself.
The other is Kel's WA Saltwater Paperbark (Melaleuca cuticularis) Bonsai, just exquisite!
Item 2: The Curious Nature of the Cook Pine (Araucaria columnaris)
The running theme of these newsletters’ Item 2 has evolved into “different”, and this newsletter’s one — The Curious Nature of the Cook Pine (Araucaria columnaris) — is certainly that! It is also the Wollongong Botanic Garden feature for this newsletter.
Item 3: Plants of the Month Since Last Newsletter
Plant of the Month: July 2025
Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.)
Some still available for bare-rooted sending before all are potted up.
Plant of the Month: August 2025
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)
Herb Robert is a true geranium and these plants, which can be annual or biennial, are of an age that they should produce flowers and seeds this spring on. If you’re wanting this plant for its famed medicinal value, be assured that it self-seeds readily and you should never want for it again!
Item 4: Other New Blog Posts Since Last Newsletter
Part 1: Questions Concerning the Set-up of a Root-Pruning Container
Part 2: Questions Concerning the Set-up of a Root-Pruning Container
Some info that may help people understand these containers a little better.
The Chemistry Behind pH
It’s all about the ‘H’, and please, never write it ‘PH’, it is always ‘pH’! This article explains why.
The Importance of Soil pH to Plant Health
Once you know what pH actually is, its practical applications make much more sense.
Two Matchstick Bromeliad Inflorescences
With a surprising reveal!
Item 5: Newly-Listed Items
Air-Pot ® Bonsai Combo Pack 7: Two Each of 4.1 L and 9.4 L Air-Pot Bonsai Containers
Dancing Ladies Ginger (Globba winitii) Dormant Rhizome Clump
Culinary Red Galangal (Alpinia galanga) Rhizome Clump
Culinary Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Dormant Rhizome Clump
Kaempferia rotunda (Peacock Ginger) Dormant Rhizome Clump
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Thank you for reading! Please never hesitate to get in touch with any questions either as I am more than happy to help in any way I can.
Best regards,
Kristi Ellinopoullos
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