Aw, shucks, Nigel. That's better than having a disease named after you. Appreciate your comment.

@@jwkoeniger Lol, that's for sure!!

Thank you for your comment and question. Actually I misspoke. The Phoenix Graft is a Podocarpus, not a Poinciana. I bought the whips from Wigert’s Bonsai in North Ft. Myers

I just watched this video again. My story telling makes me wonder what’s wrong with me.😮

@@jwkoeniger haha! I love it!

Thanks, Sweetie...that's the nicest thing you said to me today!

Thank you, Son. We miss you and Janet already but Kel is soooo much better now. You guys made all the difference!

Thank you, Sir. I've completely defoliated and wired it. Already pushing out new growth. I'll post again when it's flushed out.

@@jwkoeniger thank for the reply congratulations on the new growth

Thanks for the update, and good luck! May the next hurricane be gentler than the last.

Thanks, I just realized that. I feel so stupid and vulnerable now. Kinda like a Democrat once he realizes his President is really a scoundrel. What was I thinking?

@@jwkoeniger 🤣🤣🤣 shit happens but you got to try

Thanks, Nigel. This is the best work I've ever done and I'm really digging it. Every time I walk by the lanai I stand and stare at it. The air roots are really coming on fast. It'll be hard to hold off another defoliation but I MUST let the new branches get some heft on them before I shock her again. I'll probably put the towel back on the new air roots and keep giving them food a little at a time. This one will NOT go in the burn pit, I promise.

@@jwkoeniger Awesome Jim!

Me, too. I've been doing lots of air layering of Fiddle Leaf Figs and this was the first time I tried just putting a couple leaves in water. I was surprised they rooted. With all the plant work I do I'm surprised I didn't know about "Zombies!" Thanks for the tip!

Thanks Nigel...I sure like hearing from you, too. Anytime you want to leave the cold and snow the Sunshine State is waiting for you! I learned about bonsai from Erik Wigert in North Ft. Myers. Erik and Andrea operate Wigert's Bonsai and their business is booming. Covid actually increased their business and now they're a great business success story. I really appreciate your art and the precision of your explanations. I learn so much watching and listening to you. I retired early and played golf five days a week for twenty year before finding bonsai. Bonsai is so much more rewarding now that I can barely dribble a drive off the white tees. Thanks to you and so many bonsai enthusiasts and professionals who post on KZbin, this wonderful art continues to flourish and grow!

Thanks. I learned to do this watching "Coconut Bonsai" videos on KZbin. All of them were from the Far East, Thailand, etc. It's hard to get coconuts to sprout and stay alive unless the weather is jungle-like. It's fun to get some of them to work out but the success rate is VERY LOW.

Thanks Sweetie...I appreciate your tolerance of my obsession(s).

Thanks Nigel...now I'm committed to a couple update videos! Spring is almost here and the leaves will soon start to pop. It's amazing how much bonsai material is available without driving too far from home. Please note...always ask permission before you dig up somebody else's landscaping.😁

Thanks Nigel...it's always good to hear from you and an honor to receive your compliment.

Thank you for your response, Joko. I'm a subscriber to YOUR channel and I'm honored that you watched MY video. I'm a 76 year old retiree and have been doing bonsai for about 15 years. I especially enjoy collecting yamadori locally. Bald Cypress, Buttonwood, and Ficus is abundant in Southwest Florida. I'm strictly amateur and only do bonsai for enjoyment. Your videos are so finely produced with great music and theme! I'm jealous of your art. Again, thank you for honoring me with your comment. Deeply appreciated, Sir.