Cut Paste for Bonsai
From BonsaiWIKI
Cut Paste is a compound used in the treatment of wounds on bonsai. The theory is that by covering a wound, the bonsai artist can protect the area from pathogens and disease and accelerate healing, while reducing the likelihood of withdrawal of sap
Three common wound sealants exist.
- Japanese Cut Paste (literally Kutto Pasta on the packaging) is much like Play-Dough in consistency and is available in a reddish brown and grey color for use on conifers or deciduous trees.
- Other products include Masakuni Brand Wound Sealant and
- Shin-Kiyonal, a grafting aid.
Many people have their own recipe for cut paste, some use modeling clay mixed with a few drops of (mineral) oil. Even Elmer's glue and Preparation H have been used. The links below address some of the controversies over the application of wound dressings on bonsai.
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