These are not easy to make into bonsai and requires a lot of patience and work. Over winter a lot of branches die back, so constantly struggling to get a decent canopy. Thanks for watching and your appreciation. Best wishes Iqbal
@@mikbonsai I can imagine! I asked here in Japan why they are not weeping willows bonsai and they told me they are very difficult to make! Keep on with the good work Mr.Iqbal!!
Hi Matt, Yes the Willows are very temperamental and fair amount of branches die back over winter. I am pleased with the way mine are developing. Bearing in mind they were all from one branch cutting which was yellow and now the trunks are taking on darker bark colour. Thank you for your support and being here. Iqbal
I saw that you use Sophisticat cat litter made by Pets at Home. I live in the United States. I can’t seem to find this brand. Can you please tell me what brand would be equivalent to this brand here in the states? Or maybe what this brand of cat litter is made of? I love your videos. I’ve learned so much from watching you. I’m just getting started with rooting my Weeping Willow branch cuttings. My roots are just getting started. Thank you Sarah
Hi Sarah, I do not know an equivalent brand in the USA. The one that I used was manufactured in the EU and made from clay which was heated to 1200C in ovens and the clay turned into solid hard particles which behaved same as lava rock. Unfortunately this make has been discontinued and am back to making my own soil mix fromdifferent ingridients.
@@elementalbonsai Hi MarkIt will within a few days. Let more roots develop before your pot it up, then make sure you place the pot in a tray of water as these are thirsty trees and need plenty of water. Do let me know how you get on.
Willow trees are a marvel of nature....they can be used to make baskets, willow canes can be used to create living fences and other living structures like gazebos and arbors. The bark was brewed into a tea and used as pain reliever by native americans. Aspirin was derived from the willow. These trees have a long and awesome history. All the way back to the ancient Druids. Interesting research.
Hello Mr Khan, another great video and great to see you back after all the trauma you have been through. I grow many acer palmatums, so looking forward to one of those type when you have time in your busy schedule. Pruning for ramification would be great. Thanks, Mr Tamagni (its a silent G).... cheers Iqbal 👍
Crazy how you can cut of parts taller than yourself lol too used to my shohins I suppose :P I have those concave cutters too, smaller size again as mainly shohin :) you’ll need to do a Sekka/Trident update at some point if they survived too :) another great video buddy and it’s a breath of fresh air having you back
The second one was like a seedling when I t was given to me, five years on and its a trunk chop, be a few more years before it is anything like a bonsai. The Sekka and the trident maple are both proudly sitting on my benches and will do a video each later as I am off to USA on Thursday. Am glad to be back, but so much has changed on RUclips, it;'s like starting all over again. Thank you for being here. Iqbal
Yes I have been there many times, the settings are very peaceful and Peter is a pleasure to be with. Yes I have visited Herons Nursery many times. The settings are amazing with the big pond and the new Japanese style building used to classes and events. Peter is a pleasure to be with and so knowledgeable.
I have checked it a few times and cannot figure it out either the bark is turning darker as on the other side or this bit of the cambium is dying. All the best Iqbal
Getting back on to YT after a year. Full information of what happened is in the description box under the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Will the greenery turn in to branches? Mine looks like a stick with greenery coming off of it. Yours are so beautiful! Thank you for your knowledgeable videos, they have helped me a lot
Help! I got a willow bonsai (cutting) from my mother in law for Christmas and it’s dying! It was in water till it established a root system and then I transferred into a pot. It was okay for a few weeks and now all the green leaves/branches are Drooping to the point that I now have to cut them off and it’s just a stick in soil again. Can you tell me the light/water requirements it needs indoors? It’s always been indoors. Does it need humidity? Thanks in advance!!
Keep it out doors all year round. Please see all my Willow tree videos and they cover every aspect of growing them from branch cuttings,. All my trees were from one single branch and started of as sticks. You need to keep the pot in a tray filled with water and that is the only way you will grow them successfully.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. I have tried to wires to train my willow tree. However, a few weeks later, the branches grew over the wires. How can I avoid this, please? Thanks much!
Great video as always Iqbal. Thanks for uploading 👍 * Edit just to say that the planes aren't a bother for me at all. I hope others can chime in with their opinion. But it's really not bad at all.
Hi Hans, Thank you very much for your comment and not minding the landing planes. In the past I have got a lot of stick for the plane noise. I do like living here and planes are affecting loads of people as the Heathrow is an international airport and very close to London. All the best Iqbal
I have 3 japanese willows, they came as rootless trunks. It's been 4 weeks and they've exploded. Im in 7b so it's too cold to put outside atm but plan to once the first frost passes. Atm they're under powerful grow lights and all my trees are thriving. The branches are roughly 10-16", trunks are only 8" and the branches are close to my grow lights. I hear these are prone to dieback and all I want is bigger trunks with more branches and ramification. Could I possibly prune a few inches?
Sure, I only remember mentioning Bobby Lane who gave me a willow twig and in five years it was taller than me. His channel link is: ruclips.net/user/1redarmy1 If I mentioned another channel, then please comment with time where the mention is and I will be happy to give any other channel links. Cheers Iqbal
Great video. I have just received 2 Willow cuttings. They are rooting well with A little foliage upon receipt. A Curly Willow and a Globe Willow. Can I keep them inside in water until spring, or should I weather them outside? Thanks
Good day. Quick question how thick was the cutting? And how did you get it to root? What is the thickest branch I can cut and have it root? Love your channel
I had been off YT for 6 years due to ill health and within a few months of health diagonsis my son of 27 year passed away. I am well and back making bonsai videos. Apologies for the late reply. There is a playlist of all my willow bonsai trees, starting with the cutting, how they were prepared, how they were rooted leading on to when they were made into bonsai trees. Please watch the videos from the link below: ruclips.net/p/PLB19a8ipSxcc3EuTqJlRM7uvgB_Ux8B7E watch from part 1 tp part 6 Let me know of your thoughts and feed back, by leaving a comment on each or any of the videos.
Thank you for the welcome. Will take a little while to fully get back with the afterthought st the end of the videos. When you see the first one in the new videos, that will be an indication am fully back. Appreciate your visit and support. Best wishes Iqbal
Wound paste is putty like substance, applied to wounds left behind after removal of branches and also when there is a trunk chop. The wound paste seals the wound and prevents that area of the tree drying out. There are other alternatives such as candle wax and vaseline both do the job adeqyately. I was off YT for a few years, hence the delay in responding. I am back and making bonsai videos once again, I hope these are in improvement on my previous ones. Do watch and comment on my new videos. Please also subscribe and you will not miss any new videos. Best regards Iqbal
It is very rare to find videos on willow trees bonsai. Thank you!!
These are not easy to make into bonsai and requires a lot of patience and work. Over winter a lot of branches die back, so constantly struggling to get a decent canopy.
Thanks for watching and your appreciation.
Best wishes
Iqbal
@@mikbonsai I can imagine! I asked here in Japan why they are not weeping willows bonsai and they told me they are very difficult to make! Keep on with the good work Mr.Iqbal!!
Well your hiatus hasn’t negatively impacted your creativity. I’ve always loved your willows (temperamental as they are) well done. Thanks
Hi Matt, Yes the Willows are very temperamental and fair amount of branches die back over winter. I am pleased with the way mine are developing.
Bearing in mind they were all from one branch cutting which was yellow and now the trunks are taking on darker bark colour.
Thank you for your support and being here.
Iqbal
Really nice, they were growing nicely and waiting for your attention. Great to see you working on your trees again.
Hi Jason, I hope I have got your name right ? Thank you for being here and your support is appreciated.
Cheers
Iqbal
Good to see u again wid ur bonsais ....
Thanks for bearing with me and being here.
Iqbal
Thank you for the welcome.
Great to see you back 👍
Thank you for the welcome and being here.
Iqbal
Mr. Khan, good to see you back with another nice video.
Hope things are getting better :)
Thank you for a warm welcome and you being here. I very much appreciate it.
All the best
Iqbal
Excellent work Iqbal! Nice to see you back working with your trees! Nice weeping willows! Cheers! Mel! 😀😀
Hey Mel, great to heave you here. Thanks for watching and commenting.
all the best
Iqbal
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Weeping willow bonsai is my favorite. It has grown from cuttings. Happy gardening
Thank you for watching and your feed back. These trees are very easy to grow and every one should have a few on the go.
Cheers
IK
Great information Iqbal, good to see you back on track
Glad you liked the vide and thank you for the welcome.
Cheers
Iqbal
I like that the first one is starting to weep.
I agree, the second one is a trunk chop and still has a long way to go.
Iqbal
@@mikbonsai it will get there soon enough.Its safe in your hands
Very informative !
Thanks for watching. Am glad it was useful for you.
So nice to see you again!! Wow, those have grown, i remember when you started the Willow's.. they turned out good.🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸👣😊
Hello Jeanne, Great to see you again. Still a long way to go, but the branches are starting to weep.
Thank you for being here.
Best wishes
Iqbal
Great tutorial as always.Its really nice to watch n learn the overgrown trees being shaped.
Thanks Iqbal for this video.
Luv
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Glad to hear from you.
Cheers
Iqbal
xx
I saw that you use Sophisticat cat litter made by Pets at Home. I live in the United States. I can’t seem to find this brand. Can you please tell me what brand would be equivalent to this brand here in the states? Or maybe what this brand of cat litter is made of? I love your videos. I’ve learned so much from watching you. I’m just getting started with rooting my Weeping Willow branch cuttings. My roots are just getting started.
Thank you
Sarah
How are your cuttings doing now??
Hi Sarah, I do not know an equivalent brand in the USA. The one that I used was manufactured in the EU and made from clay which was heated to 1200C in ovens and the clay turned into solid hard particles which behaved same as lava rock. Unfortunately this make has been discontinued and am back to making my own soil mix fromdifferent ingridients.
Mark here nice job Iqbal nice willows 👍👌
Thanks Mark, glad you liked them.
Regards
Iqbal
@@mikbonsai
Iqbal Mark here I just cut a nice branch off a weeping willow at the park today do I just put it in a glass of water will it take root?
@@elementalbonsai Hi MarkIt will within a few days. Let more roots develop before your pot it up, then make sure you place the pot in a tray of water as these are thirsty trees and need plenty of water. Do let me know how you get on.
@@mikbonsai
Thank you I will let you know how it goes thanks again.
@@elementalbonsai Great.
Willow trees are a marvel of nature....they can be used to make baskets, willow canes can be used to create living fences and other living structures like gazebos and arbors. The bark was brewed into a tea and used as pain reliever by native americans. Aspirin was derived from the willow. These trees have a long and awesome history. All the way back to the ancient Druids. Interesting research.
Thank you for watching and the very interesting information for benefit of all. Very much appreciated. 💓💓💓
I just started one of these. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Barbara Swenson am so pleased you got inspired. Good luck and do let me know if you need any help.
Best wishes
Iqbal
@@mikbonsai Thank so much. Have a nice evening from Utah.
Barbara Swenson Thank you. I am on Vacation in USA on the east coast and will be returning on 14th July.
Best wishes from New Jersey.
Hello Mr Khan, another great video and great to see you back after all the trauma you have been through. I grow many acer palmatums, so looking forward to one of those type when you have time in your busy schedule. Pruning for ramification would be great. Thanks, Mr Tamagni (its a silent G).... cheers Iqbal 👍
The last 12 months have been very challenging. Will tray and get a vidoe done on Acer summer pruning for ramification.
Best wishes
Iqbal
Crazy how you can cut of parts taller than yourself lol too used to my shohins I suppose :P I have those concave cutters too, smaller size again as mainly shohin :) you’ll need to do a Sekka/Trident update at some point if they survived too :) another great video buddy and it’s a breath of fresh air having you back
The second one was like a seedling when I t was given to me, five years on and its a trunk chop, be a few more years before it is anything like a bonsai. The Sekka and the trident maple are both proudly sitting on my benches and will do a video each later as I am off to USA on Thursday.
Am glad to be back, but so much has changed on RUclips, it;'s like starting all over again.
Thank you for being here.
Iqbal
mikbonsai brilliant and have a safe trip and no trying to sneak back trees :P
@@Rob1337 Our customs won't allow it. If I find unusual pots, then those I will bring back.
Nice, looking forward for next episode.
Thank you Vaman, nest one will be coming soon.
Also just wondering if you have been to surrey to Herons Bonsai.....I was there last year and had a tour with Peter Chan, it was a great day!
Yes I have been there many times, the settings are very peaceful and Peter is a pleasure to be with.
Yes I have visited Herons Nursery many times. The settings are amazing with the big pond and the new Japanese style building used to classes and events. Peter is a pleasure to be with and so knowledgeable.
what is the dark mark on the trunk below where you applied the wound paste? Over here in the US I would suspect a fungal rust disease.
I have checked it a few times and cannot figure it out either the bark is turning darker as on the other side or this bit of the cambium is dying.
All the best
Iqbal
very nice one.how r u sir?
Getting back on to YT after a year. Full information of what happened is in the description box under the video. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Nice video friend...👍👍
Like from🇮🇩🙏🤝
Thank you.
How long are you leaving it between prune and repots? a whole year?
Many thanks for sharing your wisdom!
REpotting is every two years, pruning is every year late summer. 💓
Exciting
Thank you for the feed back Carol...
Will the greenery turn in to branches? Mine looks like a stick with greenery coming off of it. Yours are so beautiful! Thank you for your knowledgeable videos, they have helped me a lot
Yes it does ! Give it time for the branches to grow long...
Help! I got a willow bonsai (cutting) from my mother in law for Christmas and it’s dying! It was in water till it established a root system and then I transferred into a pot. It was okay for a few weeks and now all the green leaves/branches are Drooping to the point that I now have to cut them off and it’s just a stick in soil again. Can you tell me the light/water requirements it needs indoors? It’s always been indoors. Does it need humidity? Thanks in advance!!
Keep it out doors all year round. Please see all my Willow tree videos and they cover every aspect of growing them from branch cuttings,. All my trees were from one single branch and started of as sticks. You need to keep the pot in a tray filled with water and that is the only way you will grow them successfully.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful video. I have tried to wires to train my willow tree. However, a few weeks later, the branches grew over the wires. How can I avoid this, please? Thanks much!
Used thick cotton strings to tie them like guy wires...
Great video as always Iqbal. Thanks for uploading 👍
* Edit just to say that the planes aren't a bother for me at all. I hope others can chime in with their opinion. But it's really not bad at all.
Hi Hans, Thank you very much for your comment and not minding the landing planes. In the past I have got a lot of stick for the plane noise. I do like living here and planes are affecting loads of people as the Heathrow is an international airport and very close to London.
All the best
Iqbal
I have 3 japanese willows, they came as rootless trunks. It's been 4 weeks and they've exploded. Im in 7b so it's too cold to put outside atm but plan to once the first frost passes. Atm they're under powerful grow lights and all my trees are thriving. The branches are roughly 10-16", trunks are only 8" and the branches are close to my grow lights. I hear these are prone to dieback and all I want is bigger trunks with more branches and ramification. Could I possibly prune a few inches?
Willows are outdoor trees and I have never brought mine indoors. Yes, there is afair amount of dieback and yes you can prune them.
You name a couple of RUclips channels, do you mind sharing the links?? Thanks in advance!
Sure, I only remember mentioning Bobby Lane who gave me a willow twig and in five years it was taller than me.
His channel link is:
ruclips.net/user/1redarmy1
If I mentioned another channel, then please comment with time where the mention is and I will be happy to give any other channel links.
Cheers
Iqbal
Nice work.
Thank you
Hello khan saheb
Sir ap apne bonsai plants ko kaunsa fertilizer offer karte ho?
Mei Chicken Pallet use karta hu aur Chempak 10:10:10 balanced feed be istmal karta hu. phool aur fruit bonsai Ko mei tomatto feed deta hu.
@@mikbonsai thanx khan saab.
Apke bonsai section ka ek overview video bhi share kardo plz
@@funiarbaba5245 Mere pass 300 se zada bonsai hai. ashan kam nehai hai, lekain kosish karu ga.
I love your videos so informative thank you!
I agree. I wish he was still making videos 😞
So cool 😎
Thanks !
Great video. I have just received 2 Willow cuttings. They are rooting well with A little foliage upon receipt. A Curly Willow and a Globe Willow. Can I keep them inside in water until spring, or should I weather them outside? Thanks
Keep them outside and in water.
Regards
IK
@@mikbonsai I will. Thank you so much.
Good day. Quick question how thick was the cutting? And how did you get it to root? What is the thickest branch I can cut and have it root? Love your channel
You can root any branch you cut. Weeping willow roots are full of rooting hormones.
If it’s done right, you can get very thick hardwood cuttings to root over winter
I had been off YT for 6 years due to ill health and within a few months of health diagonsis my son of 27 year passed away. I am well and back making bonsai videos.
Apologies for the late reply.
There is a playlist of all my willow bonsai trees, starting with the cutting, how they were prepared, how they were rooted leading on to when they were made into bonsai trees. Please watch the videos from the link below:
ruclips.net/p/PLB19a8ipSxcc3EuTqJlRM7uvgB_Ux8B7E
watch from part 1 tp part 6
Let me know of your thoughts and feed back, by leaving a comment on each or any of the videos.
Sir can u plz have any video on mepal tree?
Hello Shafi, I have loads of maple tree videos. In RUclips search for “Mikbonsai maple trees” and a while list of my videos show up.
@@mikbonsai thank u
Lovely to have you back Iqbal. I've missed your jokes :)
Thank you for the welcome. Will take a little while to fully get back with the afterthought st the end of the videos. When you see the first one in the new videos, that will be an indication am fully back.
Appreciate your visit and support.
Best wishes
Iqbal
Sir what is this wound padte? Plz elaborate about this
Wound paste is putty like substance, applied to wounds left behind after removal of branches and also when there is a trunk chop. The wound paste seals the wound and prevents that area of the tree drying out. There are other alternatives such as candle wax and vaseline both do the job adeqyately.
I was off YT for a few years, hence the delay in responding. I am back and making bonsai videos once again, I hope these are in improvement on my previous ones. Do watch and comment on my new videos. Please also subscribe and you will not miss any new videos.
Best regards
Iqbal
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Thank for watching and giving some TLC