Your Franken-Ficus has developed into an absolute adorable tree. Lovley roots, amazing trunkshape, perfect canapé and a gorgeous pot. ❤🌱🙏 Love it! Kind regards from Austria
Duuuude I love this tree!! I think it’s one of the coolest trees in your collection… the whole concept is really cool, I still haven’t seen another tree like it!!
I've started my own after seeing yours, never been much of an indoor plant person, but yours have inspired me I'm even looking for a bongavillia to add next.
I know I’m late to comment here. I did not want to rush watching this root work though. Daggum, was that fascinating! Your consistency is on point, and your knowledge is through the roof. I was not aware those tater-roots were for hurricane anchors, just figured that’s what tropicals do to store extra starches/sugars. So cool if you to highlight Emily as well. Keep on, good sir…keep on
Thanks for sharing all of this! I get into bonsaï 2 years ago and I really enjoy your channel. I think you're really good to explain your thinking and why you are taking decisions styling your trees. I'm learning a lot looking at your videos! Merci beaucoup!
What a great gift from Emily! And the root pruning was stellar! Nice patience to do it right. Looks so good in the new pot. I hope to get a close up view of that one someday😜
@@TheBonsaiZone* I would love to send you a picture of it. Do you have a email i can i send it to? I would love to have a bonsai channel here on YT, but i have my art channel. also painting bonsai trees, so that´s what i have to stick with 🙂
Hi Nigel, just thought of sharing this : To see amazing examples of Indonesian fusion bonsai, on youtube search for a channel called "Program Bonsai Lampung" and watch his playlist called "Bonsai Kimeng".
For roots that will always be buried and under the ground why is looks/flow the major concern? Not talking about surface roots. Should those roots be looked at for the health of the tree first and fitting in the pot? Nobody will ever see those roots unless repotting so to me looks could be a concern but low priority. Am I missing something? Forgive the question from a bonsai newbie
The flare at the base of the tree increases with all the radial surface roots feeding the tree. It's this flare at the root base that makes helps make a tree look old and mature. Each of the radial surface roots feed a branch above. Also as the tree grows larger you can proportionally lift the tree out of the pot, this exposes more of the hidden radial roots! Here is a video about this topic... ruclips.net/video/AcSu8SUQ0kE/видео.html
Yes, it gives you a really good look at the roots so you can make good decisions on your root pruning! I have found no drawbacks to bare rooting, as long as your aftercare is good!
Really is a great Benji I love ficus but have difficulty appreciating Benji. This one though is looking fantastic. I have a lot of trouble with die back on them. I think this is part of my dislike
From disaster to greatness... the story of the Frankenficus continues... looking better and better...
Thanks Leszek, I just have to get the canopy sorted and growing well!! It's been a real roller coaster with this tree!
I love this tree. Long live the franken ficus!!
It's alive, it's alive!!!!
I can watch your root pruning videos until the cows come home. I'm continually learning from you Nigel. A really big Thank You ! 👍👍
Oh wow! Frankie looks so much different in this pretty pot! 💚💚💚💚
Your Franken-Ficus has developed into an absolute adorable tree. Lovley roots, amazing trunkshape, perfect canapé and a gorgeous pot. ❤🌱🙏 Love it!
Kind regards from Austria
Thanks so much Oachkatzls mam!!!!
@@TheBonsaiZone 😍
what an amazing bonsai,. 👍🥹
your job always amazing..
Many many thanks!!!
@@TheBonsaiZone you are welcome 🥹
That’s quite a nice upgrade from the seed tray. It’s been amazing watching this tree develop over the years. Just beautiful. Thanks, keep growing
Thanks Matt, yes the seed tray did a great job, no doubt it will grow many more trees before it falls apart!!
For me, the new pot makes the tree feel much brighter.
Yes, it makes me smile!!!
Very nice tree, one of my favourites.
Thanks Brian!!!
Those mud men from Emily are fantastic. 😍
Franken-Ficus Friday... Love it!
Yes! Thank you!
It's always nice to see Nigel working on roots! The new pot is really a great complement to the tree!
Thanks so much!!!
Happy Birthday Nigel.
Cheers from France.
Thanks Clement!!!
Happy birthday Nigel, greetings from Macedonia.
Thanks Nikolce!!!
Nice work on d roots, lovely pot❤️ tree is looking great in that new pot
Thanks Mangesh!!!
Nice repot Nigel. What a beautiful gift from Emily.
Thanks Michael and I agree!!!
G’day, Like the pot selection, looks awesome with the frankenficus 👌🏻. Gotta love Ficus Friday!!
Thanks Jeff, yes I like it too!!
Very nice tree..❤
What precious gifts! 🎁
What beautiful development on this tree! A lovely pot selection too!
Yay! Ficus Friday!!
I love Ficus Friday's!!
Those are awesome gifts Emily! I love those rocks. I wonder what kind that golden colored one is?
Thanks Diana, great gifts from Emily!!
Duuuude I love this tree!! I think it’s one of the coolest trees in your collection… the whole concept is really cool, I still haven’t seen another tree like it!!
I can't believe how amazing this looks from what it looked like a few years ago when you put the top on
Thanks, Ficus are amazing trees!!
I've started my own after seeing yours, never been much of an indoor plant person, but yours have inspired me I'm even looking for a bongavillia to add next.
That looks amazing in the new pot. Kinda like beauty and the beast which really works
What a great Birthday gift. ❤🎉
Good progress
Thanks!!!
Still one of my favorite trees to watch you work on👍
Thanks Jeff, I think it will be a beauty some day!!!
I know I’m late to comment here. I did not want to rush watching this root work though. Daggum, was that fascinating! Your consistency is on point, and your knowledge is through the roof. I was not aware those tater-roots were for hurricane anchors, just figured that’s what tropicals do to store extra starches/sugars.
So cool if you to highlight Emily as well. Keep on, good sir…keep on
Thanks for sharing all of this! I get into bonsaï 2 years ago and I really enjoy your channel. I think you're really good to explain your thinking and why you are taking decisions styling your trees. I'm learning a lot looking at your videos! Merci beaucoup!
So nice of you Thomas!!! Thanks!
Every ficus Friday opening need that editing and vibe, just great stuff😂
Thanks Joe, I had fun doing that!!
Belated happy birthday to you on your 60th birthday and best wishes for the future. Best Bonsai Channel on YT. Greetings Selfmade.👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much, it was a wonderful birthday!!
The tree looks great in this pot, Nigel! Love its character, one of my most favourite trees in your collection :) And belated birthday wishes!!!
Thanks Olga, I hope it fills out well again this summer!!!
That tree looks fantastic in that pot. What a neat pot! You are very lucky to have fans like Emily.❤
I really like the tree and pot combination, pleasant-looking!
Thanks, I think it suits it well too!!
what a beautiful Born Day present>. wonderful thinking of Emily
Yes, such a nice surprise!!!
Love the tree
Thank you!!!
fantastic tree
Great work, as always! Tree is looking awesome!
Thanks so much!!
Nice result Nigel.
The combination is great.
Grts
Kennet
Thanks Kennet, the tree is starting to fill out at the front now, some day the canopy will look nice!
So cool thanks for all you do.
beautiful tree nigel!
Thanks Ofek!!
Looks great in that pot Nigel!
Thank you, I love it too!!
Great job beautiful pot for that tree
Thanks Michael!!!
Think the looks on that ficus growing on me 😉.
Awesome!!
Awesome
Thanks Andrew!!!
positively fantastic!!!!!!
One of my favorite trees of yours
Thanks so much!!! I love it in the new pot!!
The Frankenficus looks good in its new pot. Quite the upgrade from the seed tray. I wonder which tree will go into the marble pot!
Nice job, Nigel. Frankenficus will be very happy! I love it!🌿
Thanks Fredi, it's doing well so far!!
Nigel, your franken ficus in that turquoise pot looks spectacular! well done!!!
Thanks so much Cyndy!
Beautiful flow on the roots.god job🌺
Thank you Harriet!!!
Love the pot choice and it looks really good Nigel!
Thanks David!!!
Love that Franken Ficus. Awesome tree looking good in its new pot . Nice one Nigel
G'day Matt, thanks mate!
Esse bonsai sim está parecendo um ficus como ele é na natureza 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Another fantastic repotting and. Video thanks for sharing
Thanks Fred!! More re potting coming!!
Beautiful
What a great gift from Emily! And the root pruning was stellar! Nice patience to do it right. Looks so good in the new pot. I hope to get a close up view of that one someday😜
Emily is very thoughtful! ❤ Thanks for the video.
She is, such nice birthday presents!!
Really nice composition! Loving that pot...super fancy after the seed tray, lol!
Yes, a bit of an upgrade for sure!!! Thanks Di!
Happy Birthday Nigel! Love your Ficus!
Thanks Balanjay!!
👌👌👌...!!!
Thanks...!!!
Great intro, great tree🔥
Thanks!!
The pot looks quite good with the ficus Nigel. The root base is incredible as well!
Thanks Xin, your Ficus will look like that one day!!!
@@TheBonsaiZone can’t wait until that day haha
That pot you picked looks amazing with your Ficus!
I can't wait for some of my own trees to get older.
Don't forget, you will get older too!!! Thanks!!
I just love turquoise bonsai pots. I bought the most beautiful turqouise bonsai pot for my Japanese maple ´shishigashira´
Nice, it should look good in that pot!
@@TheBonsaiZone* I would love to send you a picture of it. Do you have a email i can i send it to? I would love to have a bonsai channel here on YT, but i have my art channel. also painting bonsai trees, so that´s what i have to stick with 🙂
@@Tore1972Wisdom Here is my email...
thekwbonsaisociety@gmail.com
Thanks!
I found a lead tree growing in my succulent arrangement hopefully it will make a good bonsai.
I'd give it a go Pete!!
Superrrr
Thanks Lasantha!!
Nice
Thanks!!
New to bonsai and I’m just curious what soil are you using ? I guess what bonsai soul should I use?
So long Friday !
I try!!Lol!
WOW 😍🥰
Thanks!!
Lolz I think nigel needs some orchids stag horn ferns and bromiliads for the greenhouse now that he has the misting system.
wow, wearing Canadiens pants in Ontario, bold choice
Lol!
Hey Nigel love your show! quick question where did you acquire your root rake?
Hello Chris, it was from a second hand store, it was part of an indoor gardening kit. I haven't found another like it anywhere!
Hi Nigel, just thought of sharing this :
To see amazing examples of Indonesian fusion bonsai, on youtube search for a channel called "Program Bonsai Lampung" and watch his playlist called "Bonsai Kimeng".
The first 3 videos have English subtitles. Though the English is bad, one gets a decent idea of what is going on.
Thanks so much Vinny, I hope you post another video, I miss your humor!!! I'll check out the channel!!
Miss it
Hello!!
Are both sections of that tree alive (top and bottom)? Eventually will this tree look as though it it "one" rather than top/bottom placed together?
Yes, both are living and will totally fuse over time!!
Sir is this fusion tree?
For roots that will always be buried and under the ground why is looks/flow the major concern? Not talking about surface roots. Should those roots be looked at for the health of the tree first and fitting in the pot? Nobody will ever see those roots unless repotting so to me looks could be a concern but low priority. Am I missing something? Forgive the question from a bonsai newbie
The flare at the base of the tree increases with all the radial surface roots feeding the tree. It's this flare at the root base that makes helps make a tree look old and mature. Each of the radial surface roots feed a branch above. Also as the tree grows larger you can proportionally lift the tree out of the pot, this exposes more of the hidden radial roots! Here is a video about this topic...
ruclips.net/video/AcSu8SUQ0kE/видео.html
@@TheBonsaiZone thank you Nigel!!!! Keep on "Zoning" :-)
Is this pine bark in ur substrate? I like that ficus !!!!
It's actually Fir bark, sold as reptile bark in the pet store!!
Nice video. Do you always bare-root your plants when you repot them?
Yes, it gives you a really good look at the roots so you can make good decisions on your root pruning! I have found no drawbacks to bare rooting, as long as your aftercare is good!
Namasty ji very very good Root Purening sir you're A Great master make a Bonsai I Like Ashok kumar bonsai vatika India🇮🇳
Thanks so much Ashok!!!
Nigel could you please tell me the name of the oil dry stuff that makes your soil? Thanks
It is called SafetySorb!
@@TheBonsaiZone thanks 👍
Is this the frankenficus?
Yes it is!
@@TheBonsaiZone I just noticed the title!!! Haha. Awesome tree. I'm reporting my tiger bark ficus today! Take care
I know it is old but the last year alone it have grown alot
Yes, it is doing well, I do try and spoil the tree!
Nise
What soil mix are you using for ficus?
I'm using half perlite and half SafetySorb, then I through in a handful of pine bark.
@@TheBonsaiZone thank you! I really enjoy watching your videos. Learning alot, appreciate it.
First Nigel!
Nice GEORGE!!!
👍👌🍎🙂
How old
Your hair style is also a bonsai.😜😜
Really is a great Benji I love ficus but have difficulty appreciating Benji. This one though is looking fantastic. I have a lot of trouble with die back on them. I think this is part of my dislike
The placement looks great! And so glad you got those last roots sticking, up; they were bothering me🫢 Ha-ha
Thanks J, it looks nice in the new pot!!