I inherited my mother's 30-ish year old rubber plant "bush" when she died last year. I had been taking care of it for a few years before she died, since it was in a part of the house that was difficult for her to get to (finished attic). I put it outside for the spring and summer and it got beastly. A severe hail storm (golf ball sized) earlier this year damaged most of the leaves. I may have to chop back all of it, starting over while propagating what I can from it. Last year I propagated a few cuttings for family members who wanted "a piece" of Mom.
This was great tree for demonstrating directional pruning...Such large leaves and your step by step narration made it very clear why and where you were cutting...I'm pretty sure I already understood the concept, but for some reason, the visual really made it sink in...Also enjoyed working through the pot selection...Thanks for more teachable moments...Red Lotus pot absolutely...There's OC trying to steal the show but no, its a quick, fleeting glimpse of that amazing Bird's Nest Spruce...That's Nigel...
I love the rubber tree! My favourite thing about it is that it survieves quite a lot of inexperience - unlike a ficus benjamina, dying because I looked at it the wrong way!
Very nice looking rubber tree planting....it looks wonderful in the red pot...👍😊.Monday morning coffee and watching root pruning is a great start of the week....❤❤
I always like it when you are trying different pots for a plant. Like watching somebody coming out of the fitting room. 😄This match was a particularly good one. By the way, do you still have the striped cat from before?
Really great choice in pot....I see the compliment between tree and pot... By the way, I may get a lime berry soon.. fingers crossed.... It's like you spoke it into being for me 😅🎉🎉🎉
Good work Nigel. I know ficus elastica gets a bad rap for bonsai, but I really enjoy them. It always makes me sad when I see the house plant version of these that are grown as just a single stick with leaves and no branches, especially knowing how amazing they grow in nature.
Rewatching this episode and at 15:34 I was just thinking your scissors seemed dull when you mentioned it. Do you think it might dull the blades cutting thick roots in soil and using the tips to pick through soil? But the good news….a new skill to hone: blade sharpening!!! Nothing like a cutting tool with a sharp blade!!! GREAT pot. Best!
Wow the native “free range” trees are amazing. Thanks for the examples. 2 questions about your fantastic scissors: should you use different scissors or pruners for roots because of the soil that is inevitably going to be cut through? I would think the soil might dull your scissors. How will you sharpen your fine scissors and how often? Thanks as always. Many subtle lessons.
Brrrrrrr! At least your trees took the cold. How did the chickens and the ducks fair with the cold? Does Laura use a heater for them? Does she insulate the enclosures with leaves around the base of the houses? Just wondering.
I have a little ficus elastica and I have read that I should wait until the branches have 6-8 to prune them. Is this true? Also, to prune it, the best time is before and after summer or I can do it like Nigel and prune it anytime?
I inherited my mother's 30-ish year old rubber plant "bush" when she died last year. I had been taking care of it for a few years before she died, since it was in a part of the house that was difficult for her to get to (finished attic). I put it outside for the spring and summer and it got beastly. A severe hail storm (golf ball sized) earlier this year damaged most of the leaves.
I may have to chop back all of it, starting over while propagating what I can from it. Last year I propagated a few cuttings for family members who wanted "a piece" of Mom.
Beautiful orange baby! Your so lucky to have such a loyal companion.
That is why you are the great surgeon in the bonsai world. You know your roots and you are not afraid to tackle them. Superb root surgery!
Nice pot choice! Red color pops. Love the size and shape too.
I love that little rubber tree, and I completely get why you love it too. I hope it goes you decades of happiness.
I like the idea of keeping both types of leaves on the oak.
Cool little kitty. A star is born on your channel, Nigel.
Great pick on that pot. Yes... They don't call it Fall for no reason Hahahah!!
This one had some special magic to it. I love that little rubber tree and really enjoyed watching how it was coming along. Good work, NS!
Thanks Steve!!!
This was great tree for demonstrating directional pruning...Such large leaves and your step by step narration made it very clear why and where you were cutting...I'm pretty sure I already understood the concept, but for some reason, the visual really made it sink in...Also enjoyed working through the pot selection...Thanks for more teachable moments...Red Lotus pot absolutely...There's OC trying to steal the show but no, its a quick, fleeting glimpse of that amazing Bird's Nest Spruce...That's Nigel...
I love the rubber tree! My favourite thing about it is that it survieves quite a lot of inexperience - unlike a ficus benjamina, dying because I looked at it the wrong way!
Really cute little grouping!! I agree that the new pot is pretty magical with it! 😊
Love the final result, what a beautiful planting! That pot seems made for your little trees.
I love my little Rubber trees!!
Awesome little planting Really looks good in new pot. Thanks again for the shout out. Definitely helps me to get more views and subscribers.
That pot & little rubber tree were made for each other Nigel .... love it a lot !
An amazing little tree very well maintained! Inspiring thanks Nigel, hi from Montreal
A lot of work in the fall season for you Nigel. I think all that work keeps us young.
I love the little rubber tree! The leaves are so little!
Nice laidback, easy-going Show, Nigel!
Thanks Patricia!!!! I'm enjoying your videos!!!
Its an amazing little rubber tree😍
I like your choice for the pot. Very well explained. Tree looks cool after the repot and the pruning.
Nice little trees
Exquisite. I agree with all your choices.
Hi niguel thx for the vídeo on ficus elastica there are my favorite ficus ❤ thx to remenber from my e-mail budy 😊 you rock 🤘
Very nice looking rubber tree planting....it looks wonderful in the red pot...👍😊.Monday morning coffee and watching root pruning is a great start of the week....❤❤
Cool 😎
I always like it when you are trying different pots for a plant. Like watching somebody coming out of the fitting room. 😄This match was a particularly good one.
By the way, do you still have the striped cat from before?
Red one accents the red in the leaves and trunk
Give the rivet on the scissors a little hammering and the scissors will be as good as new.
Really great choice in pot....I see the compliment between tree and pot... By the way, I may get a lime berry soon.. fingers crossed.... It's like you spoke it into being for me 😅🎉🎉🎉
Hi Nigel, we are coming to Kitchener Wednesday afternoon. Would it be possible to meet you and perhaps take a peek at your creations? Thanks John.
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Good work Nigel. I know ficus elastica gets a bad rap for bonsai, but I really enjoy them.
It always makes me sad when I see the house plant version of these that are grown as just a single stick with leaves and no branches, especially knowing how amazing they grow in nature.
Yes, they can become an amazing tree!! I hope mine do!!
Rewatching this episode and at 15:34 I was just thinking your scissors seemed dull when you mentioned it. Do you think it might dull the blades cutting thick roots in soil and using the tips to pick through soil? But the good news….a new skill to hone: blade sharpening!!! Nothing like a cutting tool with a sharp blade!!! GREAT pot. Best!
Wow the native “free range” trees are amazing. Thanks for the examples. 2 questions about your fantastic scissors: should you use different scissors or pruners for roots because of the soil that is inevitably going to be cut through? I would think the soil might dull your scissors. How will you sharpen your fine scissors and how often? Thanks as always. Many subtle lessons.
I think Nigel said that he sharpens his scissors once a week..
It's so f-ing good! 🤤
Brrrrrrr! At least your trees took the cold. How did the chickens and the ducks fair with the cold? Does Laura use a heater for them? Does she insulate the enclosures with leaves around the base of the houses? Just wondering.
I have a little ficus elastica and I have read that I should wait until the branches have 6-8 to prune them. Is this true? Also, to prune it, the best time is before and after summer or I can do it like Nigel and prune it anytime?
Hey Nigel my husband loves your account. What’s your cats name ? Is it Giddy ?
Foist
Jade. 😂