Had no idea that a bonsai could be made from a simple branch. So in theory I could just go out, clip off a fitting branch from a giant and beautiful tree and make a bonsai?
Most species don’t easily root from thick cuttings, but if the species will root, yes it’s possible. Ficus, Portulacaria afra, willow are examples that do. Willow aren’t great subjects for bonsai. Many species it is possible but difficult, requiring special care such as constant humidity, temperatures and soil moisture content
Sounds easy enough? It’s not. This is a Jade plant which he clipped to make stalky. I had to do it, because my tote was full of old ‘40s~’50s planters. I bought tiny twigs in 2” pots. They grew into insane height in 1.5 years. If you cut them back, lower leaves about 1/8” from the base. They will scab/scar in 3 weeks. Prune the tops out, they will become stalky real quick. The tops get bushy and look like this within several months. Jade don’t take much water, as you can see how dry his is. Most of Bonsai are 50-70 years old that you see in local garden centers, which have been handed down to the next generation. Extremely difficult and grueling to shape. If you are into the look of Bonsai. Jade is your best bet, and comes in many varieties.
During the winter months in colder climates where you will have them indoors. They need very little water, see how he’s using mainly stone, tiny pebbles. In their natural habitat they do grow on or between the top of rocks.
I really enjoyed watching this! I've only just gotten into caring for plants in the last couple years but I am working my meandering way towards growing a bonsai. Currently have a few Chinese 5 color pepper trees I grew from seed and my long term plan is to bonsai one of them. I really enjoyed how you gave the how and why of each step of your process!
IIRC I styled it one spring, repotted the following spring. It was a comedy of errors on my part, over watered after styling, removed too many roots too close to styling (and overwatering). So cross with myself I only just dealt with the carcass :( ah well won't be making those mistakes again :)
@@grobonsai I just went through something very similar with a jap. larch. Funny how they are such vigorous growers but also so sensitive to when they can be worked on!
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I appreciate that!
That is a chunky boy for sure. Looks great 👍
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Hearing your thought process is really helpful! Looking forward to updates on this tree next year 😊
Thanks maybe I should include more
I love the pot Darren. Great video and very calming too :)
Thanks mate!
Love the PAs.
Same!
Had no idea that a bonsai could be made from a simple branch. So in theory I could just go out, clip off a fitting branch from a giant and beautiful tree and make a bonsai?
Most species don’t easily root from thick cuttings, but if the species will root, yes it’s possible. Ficus, Portulacaria afra, willow are examples that do. Willow aren’t great subjects for bonsai. Many species it is possible but difficult, requiring special care such as constant humidity, temperatures and soil moisture content
Sounds easy enough?
It’s not.
This is a Jade plant which he clipped to make stalky.
I had to do it, because my tote was full of old ‘40s~’50s planters.
I bought tiny twigs in 2” pots.
They grew into insane height in 1.5 years.
If you cut them back,
lower leaves about 1/8” from the base.
They will scab/scar in 3 weeks.
Prune the tops out, they will become stalky real quick.
The tops get bushy and look like this within several months.
Jade don’t take much water, as you can see how dry his is.
Most of Bonsai are 50-70 years old that you see in local garden centers, which have been handed down to the next generation.
Extremely difficult and grueling to shape.
If you are into the look of Bonsai.
Jade is your best bet, and comes in many varieties.
@@grobonsai
You know That’s Right!
During the winter months in colder climates where you will have them indoors.
They need very little water, see how he’s using mainly stone, tiny pebbles.
In their natural habitat they do grow on or between the top of rocks.
Find a seedling. Hawthorns seed everywhere in my garden but others will seed too. It must be easier to work from that.
I really enjoyed watching this! I've only just gotten into caring for plants in the last couple years but I am working my meandering way towards growing a bonsai. Currently have a few Chinese 5 color pepper trees I grew from seed and my long term plan is to bonsai one of them. I really enjoyed how you gave the how and why of each step of your process!
Thanks for watching and good luck with the pepper tree bonsai project!
That's a big ass tree
Hehehe
"The cheese wire effect" thanks il remember that one 😅 nice video 👍
Thanks! 😃 it’s only something I worry about when the roots are delicate
@@grobonsai I totally understand that concern.. its just now every time I have that worry..I'm going to be thinking cheese wire 😅
@@grobonsai What’s the cheese wire effect? I didn’t quite catch what you meant by that
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Hi thanks, it is 1:1:1 akadama, pumice, lava rock. They like very airy soil, like cactus
Lovely
Cheers
very good
Thank you! Cheers!
Please show the larch from 2 years ago!
Im afraid it died after I repotted it
@@grobonsai that's a shame sorry to hear. Did you happen to repot + restyle in the same year?
IIRC I styled it one spring, repotted the following spring. It was a comedy of errors on my part, over watered after styling, removed too many roots too close to styling (and overwatering). So cross with myself I only just dealt with the carcass :( ah well won't be making those mistakes again :)
@@grobonsai I just went through something very similar with a jap. larch. Funny how they are such vigorous growers but also so sensitive to when they can be worked on!
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Thank you!
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Awesome!!
Thanks mate