Acclimating a Bonsai to a new climate - The Bonsai Supply (Adenium)

[@HurricaneCam8]

Great video! I’d love to see more tips and tricks on acclimatizing tropicals to live up north and what your plan of action is over the winter with these guys!

[@birminhambian325]

Great video, I would like to watch more videos about Adenium. It's really a interesting plant.

[@JonGarrood]

Thanks man took onboard your defoliation tips

[@sanathrathnayake774]

I have already started adenium bonsai after watching you....

[@desertroseJAXX]

Your videos are very informative Jerome. I also have a hole in the caudex of one of my Adeniums. Is it ok to use anti fungus and then seal it with Titebond III sealant.?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Geri for your kind words! I wouldn't use anything but limestone paste. If you use Titebond, it will continue to rot as it traps the moisture

[@billfritschjr5622]

Dude you need to make a video of the bonsai‘s that you have in the background. They are awesome!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Bill, thank you! I have KZbin videos of mostly all of the trees in the background :)

[@sethw.petersen5038]

Jerome, I just acquired an adenium from FL. The tree was already defoliated when it arrived in DC. I have placed it in a shady area and will wait a week or so before moving it into full sun. Since it's already August when do I cut back on watering to put the adenium to sleep? October? Also, where do you get your limestone paste from? I don't see any on your Amazon page.

[@samueldcostawardenfromthed6855]

Hi great video what the age and price. Want to know for my bonsai knowledge.

[@joniraylopez]

great video. please give an update on this adenium. I have a similar adenium design(semi-cascade/windswept) and its now in training. Your tips and ideas are very helpful for me.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you, I will do!

[@michaelbahr7267]

i know nothing about desert rose.. this was great! left alike

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Thank you Michael!

[@jwpeele3983]

Great content; thank you for the time and energy it takes to produce! Regarding the ‘snailephant’ , there is an inflection point turning downward on the caudex and another curving back up at the start of the branches, forming the nice “S” shape-was the direction of this plant changed at some point, or did this shape occur just from training the roots horizontally in one direction? Thanks!!

[@oscarrojas6129]

I have a trident maple with not a lot of branching. Would defoliation help with that? and would mid summer be a good time or not?

[@kathystone359]

Hi Jerome, I love you! when I cut a branch. can I grow a new plant from it?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Kathy Stone hi Kathy 😊 yes you absolutely can! Keep the cut branch in the shade until the cut has callused over and then Plant them

[@RefayetAhmed]

Hi Jerome. I have a large crack on my adenium trunk. It occurred due to swelling. I had applied wood glue on the crack to protect it from water. Now I want to fix the crack mark. How can I fix it back as if it was never there?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Refayet Ahmed hey Refayet, if the crack appeared due to swelling then it will heal as if nothing happened. Super glue isn’t a good idea on Adeniums as it traps moisture and isn’t flexible. Next time use limestone paste as it sucks out the moisture and allows for much quicker healing

[@cherylandrews3195]

does defoliating them so often weaken them? Thanks for the video! I started several adenium from seed this year and they are so cute! I read they are poisonous so I am glad to see you wearing gloves.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Defoliating your trees actually strengthens them and redistributes the energy. However, this should only be done to very healthy trees and not more than 1-2 times a year unless you have tropical trees in a tropical climate you can do I more often.

[@cherylandrews3195]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply LOL definately not tropical here....

[@oliversamala1693]

Hi Jerome, great video again! I would like to ask if it’s a good idea to apply pesticide after defoliating a plant? Not particularly an adenium.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Oliver, Thank you! you absolutely can. I only apply pesticide after defoliation if it had insects prior. It won't hurt the tree if you do it.

[@oliversamala1693]

Thanks for the quick reply, Jerome! Keep enlightening and inspiring people! Best wishes!!

[@sunsetvibes556]

What causes brown tips on leaves of Serissa bonsai ? Should I mist leaves every day ? Its inside. Thank you 😊

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Probably your Serissa is in black soil. No leaf misting is recommended. Growing a tree indoors is a difficult taks, make sure it has enough air circulation and enough direct light

[@sunsetvibes556]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply yes it is in a bonsai mixture and black soil is in it I will change soil next year as I've only had it for a year. There is new growth on it yes to both theres lots of bright light and sun and hood circulation around it I also have a Juniper bear ut which I've had for 1 1/2 years and its thriving grown so much iand looks super healthy very fluffy full branches. Thank you.

[@snakeplisken7714]

Great video! I know you call this desert rose the squid but it looks like an octopus. lol By the way I hope you guys didn't move to Georgia. Looking forward to more vids take care!

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Arian, I've changed the name too many times over the years, it used to be called the Snail and then the Elephant until I recently changed it to Squid I think If I change the name again even the tree will get confused, hahhah! We just extended our business into Georgia, we are still in Florida and our store is still there.

[@michaelhoward487]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply Hey Jerome; first, Happy Holidays to you and Mari. Second, I just breathed a huge sigh of relief as I read you still have the store here in FTL. This time last year I missed you guys at the store as you were off to Canada & then PR. Then Covid hit. I was spoiled by popping into your store for a chat & to soak up the peace of the trees. Glad there's still a chance of that in the future. All the best, Mike

[@TheOrbling]

Thanks for this video! I have a young 8 inch adenium that I want to work with as a bonsai. Do you have a tip for spotting rotting spots such as the ones in this video? I'm afraid I would overlook something like that if it isn't visible on the surface.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi, That is a good question! I let the plant dry out in-between pottings to ensure there is no rot. You can also feel the rot, sometimes it isn't obvious to the eye but when you use your hand you can sometimes tell before the rot starts to occur.

[@TheOrbling]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply Thank you for the tip!

[@Dave_0993_I]

Have you considered using Phish for video-background music?

[@ruslansaitkulow7305]

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[@stevenheng3336]

Hi, can I know if its over watering when new leaves has black patch on them? I mean, it really those just grown out leaves.. thanks! I am from Singapore

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hi Steven, if it is black patches it isn't fro watering too much. Patches is usually an indicator from too hot or too cold

[@stevenheng3336]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply oh, thanks!

[@stevenheng3336]

I would like to send you some photos,can I have your email pls?

[@billfritschjr5622]

is this defoliation technique only for adeniums?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

BILL FRITSCH JR you can use it on pretty much all tropicals and deciduous trees

[@travisgordon9470]

Does this apply to most or all tropical trees?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Travis, Yes it does! If you can defoliate it, it applies.

[@travisgordon9470]

@@WeareTheBonsaiSupply Thank you! By the way, a lesson on defoliation of a Brazilian rain tree would be wonderful! The leaf structure is very unique and I'm not sure if defoliating would include the removal of the whole leave and middle stem (almost like the vein of the leaf) or just the little pads (the multiple leaves that make up the whole leaf). I hope that makes sense.

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Travis Gordon hey Travis, check this video out. I think this will answer my our questions kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ6ooYCjlMiXoLM

[@gailc3334]

Did you move out of FL?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey Gail, The store is still in Florida at the same location :)

[@russmaleartist]

Did you move to Georgia . .. if so, what part?

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

We extended the business out to Georgia but the store remains in Florida. We are just outside of Atlanta

[@deepharshjaiswal]

Heay Jerome I don't understand why u guys plucking off the leaves with hands.. u can cut them by a scissor easily and effectively..plz explain

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

you can do either, plucking the leaves off is better since the leaf breaks off at its weakest point which is better to prevent dieback

[@deepharshjaiswal]

Okay thanks 😊

[@ryanlall6285]

How old is it ?

[@shanekimble3170]

You guys moved to Georgia???

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

We extended the business out to Georgia but the store remains in Florida.

[@dwn2dp]

I hated weeding the squid. It got weeds in the hardest parts to get to

[@WeareTheBonsaiSupply]

Hey John, It is still the same today, hahahah!