All you need to know about Bonsai Pots
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- During this video I will explain why choosing the Bonsai pot is an integral part of creating bonsai.
Bonsai Pots is a subject dear to my heart and as some of you will know the word Bonsai is made up of two separate words Bon and Sai which simply means a pot and a tree. But simply having a tree in a pot doesn’t make a bonsai. It’s the entire composition of the tree in the bonsai pot that makes the work of art.
We have a huge array of pots on the nursery ranging from the Japanese Tokoname, Yixing, Chinese, British pots, antique Japanese pots as well as plastic pots and a variety of other pots. The history of bonsai is inextricably linked with the history of Chinese ceramics and horticulture. You could probably go back 2000 years when the Chinese were making high fired cermics. Ceramics is pottery clay which is fired over 900 - 1200 centigrade. From very early on the Chinese discovered that firing at these high temperatures they would get these beautiful pots and containers. While making their ceramics they also made flower pots. The discovered that putting plants in these ceramics made the plant and the pot more beautiful so the two fused together and hence the word Bonsai. They aren’t just ordinary plants in flower pots but artistic plants in artistic pots. That is how the art of bonsai developed.
In 1967 I became very interested by studio ceramics - London and the British Art scene in the 1960’s was the be all and end all of all art (David Hockney and the Beetles in those days). London was thriving with culture and art. Around the same time there was also a movement in ceramics called Studio Ceramics which was started by Bernard Leach a lot of people were inspired by him. And I started to make ceramics in the 60’s when I didn’t know anything about Bonsai Pots. Also in 1967 I was making a lot of contemporary pots and sculptured ceramics these were my experiments with pots.
There are four key criteria in choosing a pot and these are;-
size (bigger the pots the bigger the tree)
shape (rectangle, oval, deep cascade etc)
style (ornate, plain)
colour (blue, green brown, cream, unglazed.
The basics rule of thumb is for example if the height of the tree is a meter then the length of the pot would be about half a meter but you can break the rules. It depends on the style of the bonsai you want to create. The thicker the trunk the deeper the pot you’d use.
Certain trees are called masculine and some feminine this describes some of the characteristics of the tree i.e chunky and rugged would be masculine and dainty, delicate and pretty trees would be considered feminine.
Masculine trees would generally suit rectangular pots and the more delicate or feminine bonsai would usually suit oval or circular pots. There are no hard and fast rules they are just guidelines.
As bonsai is an art form and all lining arts need to evolve you will find that there are artists that have developed new concepts of pots. So there are many different shapes and style of pots.
We make landscapes in different shaped pots some in oval some rectangle.
Think of bonsai as a picture, don’t just think of bonsai as a tree in a pot it is really a picture and the pot is the frame of the composition you are making.
Bonsai Masterclass - the best guide I can offer you is a table showing the different styles of trees and the pots that will go with them.
Don’t forget the pot style is influenced by culture and the era.
Be bold in how you choose your pots and enjoy your Bonsia!
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I could listen to this gentleman for hours
Rei kiki my thoughts exactly.
I do actually listen to this gentlemen for hours. When I come home after a long day of work, one of my favorite things to do is to relax and enjoy these videos. I'm very grateful that they exist. Thanks, Heron's Bonsai!
I totally agree! He's amazing in his teachings and so very keen in detailing his overall explanation of being the creater of each unique tree or project. Thank you Mr. Chan...Aloha.
@8:24
I agree! The wisdom and pure knowledge on the subject of bonsai this gentleman has is second to none. I would love to take a class but sadly, I do not live in the UK.
I love this video! Other bonsai videos say "Cut this here. Wire this here. This is what looks good on bonsai." But this guy just says " this is what people have done for bonsai and here is some rules of thumb. But do what you feel is right. It is art."
Matt Hash you are SO right.👍
Cause they just want to be negative. Trolls👎
@Crystal Kanashii spot on. Applies to so much of life. ie- science its usually the people who know everything about a field of science that discovers something new that breaks the rules and makes new ones
its an art form, so yes, I like that he recognizes that and leaves the door open for the contemporary creatives
“Think of bonsai as picture and the pot is the frame.” that pretty much sums it up for me. Thank you sir.
Right!
I immediately thought of tall narrow pictures creating a sense of expanse.
I am wondering what direction a bonsai artist would train a tree in a pot that was 400mm long but only 80mm wide! Ive never seen a pot with those dimensions, but it "re-frames" what could be done. A whole new category of layout!!!
I came to your beautiful nursery for my 18th birthday as a treat in the early nineties,
I now have over seventy Bonsai, And have read all of your books cover to cover,
Thank you for sharing your amazing knowledge and inspiring the next generation 👏
Nice to know how you got into bonsai. Hope you continue to enjoy bonsai
Did you meet him? Now that ypu mentioned it, i think its a great idea.
I'm 20 now and this man has inspired me to finally get into bonsai after years of loving house plants in general. I've always wanted to try bonsai, but it seemed so strange and intimidating. I was especially hesitant to start after accidentally killing a juniper bonsai I was given as a gift when I was about 11 because I over watered it in my excitement. He makes it seem so easy and fun though. I'm going to start with training a norfolk pine I already own into a bonsai, and I plan to create a ponderosa pine bonsai as soon as I have the chance. I got to see some beautiful examples of ponderosa pine bonsais at my local botanical gardens.
I love this man so much because he is so immersed in his hobby/lifestyle at this point and he just beams light and happiness when he speaks about bonsai
My Daughter received a Bonsai starter kit for Christmas of 2022. We live in America on the east cost in New Jersey. We both have been growing the seedlings together. While searching for more information about Bonsai, I found your channel... You are VERY informative and inspirational. I have been watching many of your videos Peter. I came across this older 4 year video and found it SUPER interesting in learning more about Bonsai... You explaining Bon Sai was 2 words caught my attention. Thank you for your wisdom and expert information. Agreed when you say there is no right or wrong way but a work of art. As our trees grow for a couple of years, we will be working them into Bonsai pots. Maybe we will order some from your establishment... Thank you...
I love this man. He found something he loved, and cultivated it into a lifelong career. Really inspiring to hear someone reminisce with so much knowledge from years of care. Truly inspiring
such a wealth of knowledge this man has. A bonsai encyclopedia
"I dabbled in Pot in the 60s and 70s" - Peter Chan
What was he growing on that balcony 😐
@@liamburgess9048 I had Wisteria, Forsythia, Ivy and Geraniums mainly.
cannabonsai-search that on here
Thankpeterchan
For your help withbonsia
I'm one of those fans that were inspired by your book "Bonsai Masterclass" Thanks, a wonderful video!
Hey Nigel I'm a fan of both of your channels its so cool seeing your comments here. I'm just getting into growing bonsai Im getting great insights from the knowledge you'll have to offer. thanks a lot.
I am obsessed with bonsai and anything related to them. You both are teachers and I am a keen student. I started my obsession after watching a Nigel's video. Respect from India ☺️
@Esteban Will why would you do that! it’s a violation of her privacy, that’s not cool dude.
I’m a huge fan of your work too Nigel.
So we meet again. I’m a fan of both your channel and this one!
I would be terrified to have one of those ancient bonsais in my care. Respect
my old housemate fully killed a 30 yo one and it broke my heart
@@skeesaurs even without any leafs left it can survive. Ask you friend if you can have the tree. Give it water and enough sun. It will come back
Why would anyone hit the dislike button on this very helpful and informative video? Anyway... I am thankful I found this on RUclips.
People who are so angry and hate society the world, positive altogether anything that is good . This gentleman is a treasure in my opinion, not many in the world like him . We need more people like him.... Right?
1.6k likes an only 12 dislikes. My guess is 10 people missed the like button an didn't notice an the other 2 didn't speak English.
Gus Look Yeah I agree with you, but still , how could anyone dislike this wonderful mans work ? He’s so generous in sharing his knowledge to us his public , well that’s my opinion. Thankful for bonsai.
I'm not sure if you're aware but people have their own opinions, and its okay that they're wrong
@@jrea424 😂😂😂 Yep. They're very wrong.
You know what i love? the pebbles with the googly eyes. It's not often you see the whimsy expressed in bonsai artists and practitioner.
👀I love the googly eyes too. Breaking the rules.
On my next trip to England, I must visit this magical place.
i just watched a half an hour video about plant pots without skipping, i love this whole channel
28:28 Peter is like; "Yeah so these ladies are nice but if you look in the corner there are some sexy bonsai". Man's got his priorities sorted
Thanks for your comment!
Omg I'd love to spend an afternoon in his shop picking his brain about everything bonsai ♡
I love his tip about looking at the bonsai like a picture not as a potted tree ♡
The stones with the googly eyes are so cute! Shows that Mr. Chan has a sense of humor, too.
Outstanding! Thank you. I've been interested in bonsai for almost 60 years.
This gentleman is FN Lengedary! So much respect for him 👏🏾
This is a masterclass from a passionate master. Thank you.
From what I can tell, there's only one hard rule: if you feel it is beautiful, then it is beautiful.
I have adhd and was given a dying/dead bonsai.
Five hours later I'm in my pjs becoming acquainted with this legend
I spent an entire afternoon watching your videos. There are many bonsai artists that make wonderful videos like this, but I feel like you went far and beyond. Thank you so much!
I bought a tree from you 25 years ago ( an Acer palmatum ‘ beni Maiko) at a bonsai show in Bournemouth . It’s beautiful now , I wish you could see it
Send me a pic - I would love to see it.
I join @@peterchan3100 upload a short video to youtube and show us the tree...
This channel is better than any other, regardless of category or content, I feel like i’m watching a unique documentary every video and not just any old YT video...
We can all sense your passion - thanks so much for sharing - keep posting - I'll keep watching
Your first Bonsai Pot in 1967 - the year I was married! Makes me realise that Time is not on my side! I do enjoy Mr Chan's videos though.
I got to say, I've been watching your videos for a second day straight now. (Currently looking to grow a few trees from seed and I just watching all things bonsai soaking up the information.)
I absolutely love your attitude! In one of your earlier video about taking care of Bonsais and how people don't realize they need to water the plant. And here, about the lady who thought she knew everything about bonsai. Brilliant!
You have so much knowledge! Next time I am down south, I am hoping to pay your nursery a visit.
Thank you for doing these videos. They offer so much more than all things bonsai.
Janie - I wouldn't recommend starting off in bonsai by growing from seed. It will take many years before you have a plant that can then be turned into a bonsai... that is if you succeed with the seeds. Chinese Elm is a good starter tree for a beginner that you can get at good stockists. Hope you are enjoying this wonderful hobby.
I could listen to this man talk for the rest of my life.
I've listen to this guy for hours
I've gone onto many different sites to learn more about my new adventure of the Bonsai. You are enjoyable to watch and have learned the most from you. You inspire me to see these little trees as my new babies. I watch them with care and joy. Thank You for your videos.
I have full respect for this Gentleman ! The King of Bonsai.
I'm not into bonsai at all, but this video, I mean this man, is so interesting.
What a fountain of knowledge :)
Lovely! I am a ceramicist and I just got my first starter bonsai juniper tree. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Simply capital video. I agree with others, I could listen enraptured to Mr. Chan for hours on this subject.
This channel is fantastic! Thank you for sharing this information and giving us a view into your cherished memories and artefacts! When I am big, I want to be a grandad like you! This channel rocks
At the time I met my wife (in Slovakia) I had already several years of hit-and-miss dabbling in bonsai. Soon thereafter she found a book of yours in a second-hand bookshop, “A Guide to BONSAI” so she purchased it as a gift to me. I thought it was a bit strange to find a book on bonsai there until I realized it was printed in Czechoslovakia in 1989 for Bracken Books of London. Yes, I still have it in my bonsai bookshelves. 😊
Your country obviously does good printing
@@peterchan3100
It is my wife who is from czechoSLOVAKIA. I am from Sweden.
He is so intense he gives his all . I have learned so much from him. Thank you
Thank you Mr. Chan for sharing your knowledge so passionately. You have inspired me to learn more about bonsai & while reading some comments it appears many many others feel the same. We all say the same thing. You are generous & kind, have a very soothing voice & my goodness what a memory with your dates. I so enjoyed you sharing your bonsai pot collection & boy do I wish I lived closer to your beautiful nursery. I am in California & have only been able to find a few basic pots. Now, not only am I combing all my local nurseries but now will be on the hunt for pots. Love your analogy about the pot framing the artwork. I look forward to watching all of your videos & can’t wait to start my next bonsai. Thank you 🙏
6:00, those stones, with the eyes, i love them!
Thanks for all the information on bonsai pots. I really enjoyed hearing how you got into pottery
You’re like a bonsai Bob Ross!!
this is great. I am a bonsai enthusiast and also a small collector of ceramics. it just so happens that my great uncle was Ian Steele who trained under Bernard Leech! Most of my ceramic collection have little to do with bonsai - most are made by Wayne Ngan, my uncle's colleague.
I went to St Ives in 1967 a year after we got married and I did not meet Bernard Leach but nearly bought one of his large plates but £30 was to expensive for us - I bought a bedroom suite for £30, but had I bought that Leach pot, it would be worth £50,000 now! I did buy a small Tea Bowl made by William Marshall who worked at the Leach pottery then. I still have it.
Peter, I love your tutorials as you explain things so simply. I visited your nursery when you first opened on my way to visit my Father in Brighton. Since then I have been hooked and have around fifteen of my own Bonsai. You are from the same part of the world as I am so your accent takes me home.!!!!
Sir u r so great.💐..1967 I was born...😊. I like Ur bonsai journey ..pot making ❤️...and the present 🏝️ thanku for spending Ur valuable time for bonsai lovers..🥰God bless...🙏 .a bonsai lover from kerala
As someone who got into ceramics way before bonsai, Mr. Chan's handmade pots are VERY impressive and indeed as he said before their time. I know people who are making similar pots today.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. From pots, to history, and the gorgeous landscape pieces. Thank you.
Your second pot is my favorite. The clean and simple lines are beautiful.
Beautiful pots, Sensei! Thank you for your discussion on pots. Really just getting started in bonsai, so your guidance is most useful! Thank you, Sir.
You are a great teacher. Could listen to you speak for hours! The master himself
Thank you Peter, I’m learning peace, solitude and connectedness with your help.
I was just gifted a red cedar tree (a truly precious gift of life to nurture) and I have no idea what to do with it😅...I am so grateful to have found these videos! I suddenly feel less intimidated and more inspired.🤗✨Thank You ✨
Im just loving your Videos and the way you Talk about Bonsais its not only a Hobby its a Passion
Thank you for passing your bonsai knowledge to us. It is incredible the amount of different types of pots! Very nice ideas...Your trees are beautiful!
You sir have inspired me! I had no idea bonsai was so forgiving. You are a true treasure to our world. Thank you!
I could spend weeks in these places, just gazing in awe at all these wonderful trees. Love this channel so, so much!
This is wholesome content at it's best ❤
What a superb video. It's a real treat to wander round the nursery with you
This could not be more fascinating. Such gorgeous pots and trees. We saw many in Japan, including several great antique pots with their trees all aged about 300 years old, at a friend's old house. Thank you again.
I cannot get enough of your videos Mr. Chan. I just ordered your book "The Bonsai Beginner's Bible" I am new to Bonsai and your videos are far superior in both knowledge and skill than any others. I particularly enjoy the vast history you include in your videos. Thank you again for sharing with us.
Such depth of knowledge, it's insane. I enjoy listening to Peter so much.
Mr Chan, I love watching your informative videos. Your love of your your subject makes for easy learning.
Thank you. I did enjoy this video; your personal story and your descriptive analysis of the pots vs trees. Great work.
Peter is such an inspiration in multiple ways❤
Thank you for recognising the very subjective and open to interpretation art of bonsai. I will defiantly be visiting the nursery next time i am in the UK.
Excellent. There are many teachers but you are by far my favorite bonsai master. Many thanks!
Your nursery is beyond fabulous. Very enjoyable to see all the beautiful pieces. Thank you
I am a huge fan of this Gentleman
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Totally agree with Nigel. Peter Chan influenced me way back in the early 90s and I have several of his books.😁
Beautiful video. You are truly a master. I thank you for all you have taught me and I sure many others. Please do not stop teaching.
Thank you so much for making these videos very informative.
Your videos are fascinating and mesmerizing. I didn't even know I had this question but now I understand that bon sai is 50% pot! I'm in process of watching all your videos, and trying to obtain your books as well, because my new house has a small area just perfect for a Japanese Garden. I spent the first few years of my life in Japan and it made a permanent impression on me that has lasted over 65 years. I've always loved Japanese maples and gardens and now I finally have a chance to indulge this life long interest, thanks to your obvious knowledge and expertise.
Beautiful videos , so very greatly appreciated for your inspiring words.
Wow! What an informative video Peter. A masterclass.
I watch him all day long. Wish I could follow him around just one day. I love him and his wonderful information he gives to us. Your my favorite
Dear Mr. Chan, you have know ideia how this video is inspiring and peaceful to watch! Thank you very much for sharing with us your knowlodge and personal story about how did you begin bonsai!
The trees at the of this fantastic video are all MASTERPIECES!!! - Will be sure to check out your book. Thanks for showing the Chinese Bonsai book as their compositions are so Incredible!
A true gentleman and very articulate
Learned so much watching many of this genlemans video's . Thank you so much for your sharing
your knowlege and time. Greatly appreciated.
Had my bonsai a week but this guys already my idle
I keep getting recommended your videos and they're always interesting to watch despite never having done anything bonsai
Well maybe its the universe telling you to get a small tree and love it.
Hope you have started pruning bonsai trees by now? Because i did, and I really enjoy it.
I love it how he makes all this information accessible to the Western and whole world through RUclips. Thank you so much.
Wow very interesting topic about bonsai. Thanks for the lesson about bonsai pots.
Ive learnt more from watching peter in a few videos than i have in the past few weeks looking for information on youtube .. what a wonderful channel and so easy to watch and understand....as a total novice this is just what i need
What a guy! U are an inspiration. Thks for sharing ur knwologe.
I enjoy all of your videos. They are informative and very soothing.
I do like that you take your time and explain things without being in a hurry.
It made me wanna jump in to my bonsai materials and work on them or just simply stare😍
Much love and respect from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Thanks so much for all the info you share; it is always valuable and inspiring. The quick styling of trees videos are brilliant and I learn a lot watching you define your vision for the tree, making the necessary decisions and taking action. Thanks again!
Its nice to hear you just about decided on engineering at one point in time, i just graduated from mechanical. I ended up getting a nice pot for a little tree i had let grow in a larger container for years and it does look much better now i think.
As an absolute beginner to bonsai I have to say I’m loving your videos 👍.
I loved this video. Your voice also is soothing to listen to.
Hi Peter, loved visiting u today, and look forward to visiting again soon. Big up to yr team too!!
thank you so much for sharing your journey Peter! I appreciate it so much..
I love the colour on those antique pots.
What a wonderful collection, thank you so much for sharing and teaching.. absolutely marvelous!
I love this channel. Thank you for sharing so many of your golden tips and insights into Bonsai ❤️💛
Your pottery is wonderful. Love all the shapes and art. The collection is beautiful.
A very thorough and informative video about pots. Really enjoyed this. Thank you.