I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..? I was stupid forgot my password. I love any tricks you can offer me!
@Eli Edwin Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Excellent video, the tree looks great! I'm really enjoying the detailed work. 👍 I forgot to mention in your last video how great those Ficus pics were, just incredible !
So excited to see the roots! This tree is coming along so very nicely. Makes me jealous that I'll have to wait a large number of years before my ficus even starts looking this great. A joy as always, thanks!
Great chat with Bonsai-en need to get Josh into ficus. Plenty of good Aussie varieties for him to play with. Love seeing figs being cut back they grow so hard. They give you all the raw data and the edit decisions 💯% you.
Hi Nigel, You are an inspiration! Clip and grow is my preferred method for all gardening tasks, whether big or small. As a novice and small time bonsai cultivator (got my fisrt one only 30 years ago at the Boston Spring Garden Show), you have helped me tremendously. I have a question and a comment: Can you differentiate between a ficus a benjamina and a micro carpa? And for those of us who have hearing issues, why do some of your videos have CC and others do not? Stay healthy
Hi nigel, looking forward on the outcome of your tree after refining the branches. Is this ficus microcarpa tree is the same as the ficus ginseng tree? Thanks
hey mate great vid. you've probably answered this heaps of times already, but how do you get so many aerial roots?? is it because you're growing in high humidity? how would you recommend i achieve that in dry southern AU - should i put sphagnum moss on the trunk or something?
there is nothing like doing the dishes and watching the bonsai zone. though i have a question about my 4 y/o ficus benjamina(not 100% sure). It has been sitting by my radiator since summer and all has been going great, untill i noticed today that the trunk has begun to wrinkle and leaves have been dropping. I scraped the wood and it was still green. I'm concerned because I had another ficus, which died a while after getting the same wrinkles. Do you have any suggestions as to what I could do? I have already moved the plant away from the radiator. Also would you ever consider doing fan bonsai critique? Cheers :)
Hi Nigel, what do you think is the best way to plant the ficus cutting? I'm planning on pruning my own ficus in a few weeks so it would be nice to get some babies!
Why repot when the tree has no leaves to repower the new root growth? Is't that taking an unneccacery risk? Could you maybe talk about this in your next video when you rootprune this?
I think as the tree grows. they will all fuse together and make a wide base to the tree, it will be interesting watching the tree progress in the upcoming years!
U need to remove aerials on branches or whole branches with aerial n plant them as saperate trees. Becos of the aerials on branches it gets double vigor n it creates tree within the tree. It may create problems in future. Too much of thickening of that branches.
Imo it does not look like a natural Fig, they do not have such a clear main trunk reaching so far up, instead they like always have multiple trunks. Also the first branches are not horizontally enough and do not spread far enough, the images you have shown of figs that were closer to your Figs look have probably been treated by humans to look this way. I think your previous decisions to make the trunk visible do not fit your now later decision to bring it into a natural shape, you simplified the base structure too much for that. Also the branches do not snake around, they are straight. It was probably possible to correct the look by wiring to get it closer to look natural, but you do not seem to ever have interest in improving your style diversity by adding new techniques. This does not mean, I would not enjoy your videos, I am just making critical comments to add another perspective. The problem is, a tree will only grow in it's natural pattern, if it has it's natural size, because the growth patterns come from the physical conditions that apply to a certain statical balance, according to it's weight's relation to material properties, which means, gravity does form a trees natural growth patterns, that is the reason why your tree does not look naturally and also the reason for wiring, it means to apply a force to simulate the natural forces, if used well, that a miniature tree lacks to endure during it's development.
Thanks, I'm hoping as tree grows larger and thicker it will get more of a natural Ficus look to it. Whenever you wire a Ficus it puts permanent wire marks in the trunk and I would rather wait for new branching to get the lower branches to be more horizontal or drooping. I'm sure this will also come in the future. I made the trunk high on purpose to get a medium to large tree in the many years ahead! I expect the tree to double in size in the next 5 years.Thank you!
"Losing ramification but gaining taper". This series has really helped me understand what you are talking about. Thank you very much for doing it!
Glad it was helpful!
Been a great series so far, very thoughtful. Looking forward to the re-pot
Thanks, I just subscribed to your channel, it's really good! You sure have a lot of trees, very nice to see!
@@TheBonsaiZone thanks, really appreciate it! YOU have a lot of trees...I’m just playing catch-up 😊
I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anybody know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid forgot my password. I love any tricks you can offer me!
@Tate Israel instablaster :)
@Eli Edwin Thanks for your reply. I found the site through google and im in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
That's a really nice branch structure.
I love this series which shows you how much thought and work goes into creating a great bonsai.
A great tree, a great job of yours. Which bonsai lover wouldn't want to own such a tree as well.
Excellent video, the tree looks great! I'm really enjoying the detailed work. 👍 I forgot to mention in your last video how great those Ficus pics were, just incredible !
Thanks J, I hope your Ficus are doing well also!
So excited to see the roots! This tree is coming along so very nicely. Makes me jealous that I'll have to wait a large number of years before my ficus even starts looking this great. A joy as always, thanks!
Hi Nigel, I think it is more 80% you and 20% tree but you do the tree proud. Great looking trees. Thanks for the video.
Just spectacular!! Achieving a tree with that degree of quality is quite an accomplishment. ESPECIALLY in Canada.
Looks freaking awesome Nigel! I am loving it big time!
Looks great. This tree has a real presence.
Great chat with Bonsai-en need to get Josh into ficus. Plenty of good Aussie varieties for him to play with. Love seeing figs being cut back they grow so hard. They give you all the raw data and the edit decisions 💯% you.
Hi Nigel, many thanks for all the great videos! You always inspire me to keep working on my bonsai trees 👍🤜
Great to hear Marcel!
Another great video in this super series, so excited for the root work video
Cheers from France Nigel, I find this series is very inspiring.
Take care
Canopy looks so good nice workmanship!
Seen all your quality bonsai videos. And they were great. You explaining so understandable. Pruning very nice. I am learning a lot.
Looking good Nigel, Looking forward to the repot. This tree is fairly big so I think it will be interesting to see the repot
The video is uploading, shouldn't be too much longer!
I think tree looks fantastic!
I like the series of the Ficus tree very much Greetings from Austria
At first I wasn’t sure about that vigorous back-side branch with the thick aerial root. But after the pruning, it looks good!
Really nice structure mate. Great job on the pruning 😀
Cheers!
neat super model figure. i keep a hank hill on my propane tanks for my glass torch. cause well "propane yup" lulz
Funny Mike and thanks!
thanks back at you nigel. ready and awaiting what's on next "in the bonsai zone"
Great job so far... real nice branch structure now. Can't wait to see the root system 😍
Back in from shoveling snow. Cup of hot tea and a great video from the Master.
Thanks Tom, a well earned cup of tea I imagine!
Thanks for another great video Nigel!
My pleasure Pete! Thanks!
Excellent series of videos! you get the best result when you put the cuttings into 100% humification (transparent plastic box) with much heat
With this series you just inspired me to start a coniferous hedge bonsai (forest?) with a garden scene inside.
Morning Bonsai Seminar and Branch Magic!
this tree is amazing, Nigel
Your trees are getting really beautiful👍
such an awesome root base!
Thanks Ben, I can't wait to see in the future!
@@TheBonsaiZone also i love when you add little figurines to your trees it really does add depth and scale to them
Great looking
Fantastic! That's a lot of work! Satisfying though. :)
Thanks Marysol, a top to bottom make over!
Hi Nigel, You are an inspiration! Clip and grow is my preferred method for all gardening tasks, whether big or small. As a novice and small time bonsai cultivator (got my fisrt one only 30 years ago at the Boston Spring Garden Show), you have helped me tremendously. I have a question and a comment: Can you differentiate between a ficus a benjamina and a micro carpa?
And for those of us who have hearing issues, why do some of your videos have CC and others do not?
Stay healthy
Hi nigel, looking forward on the outcome of your tree after refining the branches. Is this ficus microcarpa tree is the same as the ficus ginseng tree? Thanks
hey mate great vid. you've probably answered this heaps of times already, but how do you get so many aerial roots?? is it because you're growing in high humidity? how would you recommend i achieve that in dry southern AU - should i put sphagnum moss on the trunk or something?
there is nothing like doing the dishes and watching the bonsai zone. though i have a question about my 4 y/o ficus benjamina(not 100% sure). It has been sitting by my radiator since summer and all has been going great, untill i noticed today that the trunk has begun to wrinkle and leaves have been dropping. I scraped the wood and it was still green. I'm concerned because I had another ficus, which died a while after getting the same wrinkles. Do you have any suggestions as to what I could do? I have already moved the plant away from the radiator. Also would you ever consider doing fan bonsai critique? Cheers :)
Hi Nigel, what do you think is the best way to plant the ficus cutting? I'm planning on pruning my own ficus in a few weeks so it would be nice to get some babies!
It is a beatiful tree😍
13:20
Nigel: eventually we will get there...
Tree: "I don't know" 🤷♂️😅
Nigel can you please share this tree previous playlist. Your given link is not working
Thank you.
God Bless You!
Thanks Sashaa!
Enjoy all your videos. May I ask how old the tree is please?
I always learn so much from your videos. Just wondering when you will work on the cityscape?
Part 4 ....Here we go !!! lol !!!
The view between back and left is awesome : maybe some change of front ? ;)
Hey Nigel. I was wondering if you run a heater and or humidifier in your plant room?
I just have a heater and a fan, the room is just naturally humid with all the trees in there!
What's difference btw ficus microcarpa and ficus retusa,,, green island and long Island,,, no clear demarcation I found any where,,
How do you tell if a tree is Microcarpa or Benjimina?
Why repot when the tree has no leaves to repower the new root growth? Is't that taking an unneccacery risk?
Could you maybe talk about this in your next video when you rootprune this?
Thanks Yurup, I will!
Are those just branches that you wired to go into the ground to become a root? Is that how that works? I guess I should watch 1-3 😂😂
They are aerial roots that come from the trunk in humid weather and then I guided them down into the soil.
It kinda looks like it is getting a little reverse taper with all those aerial roots. Maybe not.
I think as the tree grows. they will all fuse together and make a wide base to the tree, it will be interesting watching the tree progress in the upcoming years!
Beautiful! So glad to see you doing well!
Maybe one day we can chat?🙂
Thanks Sashaa! You can always email me at...
thekwbonsaisociety@gmail.com
@@TheBonsaiZone, I will. And Thank You.
God Bless You and Your Family.
U need to remove aerials on branches or whole branches with aerial n plant them as saperate trees. Becos of the aerials on branches it gets double vigor n it creates tree within the tree. It may create problems in future. Too much of thickening of that branches.
Cut straight root
I don't understand how the fuck you get it to grow a million little branches like that.
Mine just keep growing longer and longer with a few branches
Foist
Geoff is off to a Foist place finish!
Imo it does not look like a natural Fig, they do not have such a clear main trunk reaching so far up, instead they like always have multiple trunks. Also the first branches are not horizontally enough and do not spread far enough, the images you have shown of figs that were closer to your Figs look have probably been treated by humans to look this way.
I think your previous decisions to make the trunk visible do not fit your now later decision to bring it into a natural shape, you simplified the base structure too much for that. Also the branches do not snake around, they are straight. It was probably possible to correct the look by wiring to get it closer to look natural, but you do not seem to ever have interest in improving your style diversity by adding new techniques.
This does not mean, I would not enjoy your videos, I am just making critical comments to add another perspective.
The problem is, a tree will only grow in it's natural pattern, if it has it's natural size, because the growth patterns come from the physical conditions that apply to a certain statical balance, according to it's weight's relation to material properties, which means, gravity does form a trees natural growth patterns, that is the reason why your tree does not look naturally and also the reason for wiring, it means to apply a force to simulate the natural forces, if used well, that a miniature tree lacks to endure during it's development.
Thanks, I'm hoping as tree grows larger and thicker it will get more of a natural Ficus look to it. Whenever you wire a Ficus it puts permanent wire marks in the trunk and I would rather wait for new branching to get the lower branches to be more horizontal or drooping. I'm sure this will also come in the future. I made the trunk high on purpose to get a medium to large tree in the many years ahead! I expect the tree to double in size in the next 5 years.Thank you!
Foist
So close Marc, I'll give you a heart!
Thank you nigel ! Heart back ...geoff was great just like your tree is ..