Bonsai Repotting: How to Repot Dwarf Jade Bonsai

I show how to repot Portulacaria afra bonsai as I repot my dwarf jade bonsai!
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[@grobonsai]

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[@jackbarratt698]

Always a good day when Darren uploads :)

[@grobonsai]

Yes thank you Jack!

[@BackGardenBonsai]

It’s looking good Darren! I can’t wait to see it styled a bit more. It is an impressive beast 👍

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Ian!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

You were spot on with that pot choice Darren. I look forward to the next episode.

[@grobonsai]

Cheers Xavier!

[@WhataPlant]

So beautiful! ❤ Loved it 👏🏼

[@Chercher4848]

Beautiful! Love, love the trunk/roots on this one. 👍

[@sbragaglia]

Great video as always, Darren! Your PA is really gorgeous! 🪴 Wait a minute!!! What is that Salt Bae move?!?!? 😂😂😂

[@grobonsai]

Salt bae inspired me to become…. Soil bae

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

That is so stunning! ❤ Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Wow wonderful bonsai ^^ Like 203 My friend, thank you for good sharing

[@grobonsai]

Thank you so much for the comment my friend

[@googleboy7530]

I love these Pafra trees 😁😁 Yours is beautiful!

[@grobonsai]

Thank you! I love working with them

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Great video Darren. 👍

[@grobonsai]

Thank you 😊

[@almac2598]

Looking good. It's a nice choice of pot. nice to see thr plant doing well. Thanks Darren.

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Al

[@notionbonsai]

Nice repot Darren! Very well made video and super informative!! Keep up the great work 😄😄🪴🪴

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Adam!

[@twodogsyyc6729]

Great tree and pot choice from what you showed. Thanks Darren

[@grobonsai]

Great to hear thanks

[@ThatBonsaiGuy]

Great tree and I love the pot choice!

[@grobonsai]

Aw thanks I wasn’t sure tbh

[@muchacho19886]

Amazing tree!

[@grobonsai]

Thaks

[@Noni_Ferani]

Wow beautiful ❤

[@grobonsai]

Thanks so much

[@bonsaiexpression]

Another great video

[@grobonsai]

Thanks very much!

[@6h483]

wow your channel really grew up big time! i haven't watched bonsai content for quiet a while, I remember your channel being at like 3k subs haha! congraz love your content

[@grobonsai]

haha thanks! That's going back a while!

[@dickmcshan9778]

What a beauty! Great work! Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

[@grobonsai]

Cheers Dick!

[@edinborogh]

Awesome!!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks again

[@carolstuff]

Nice!

[@grobonsai]

Thank you!

[@Tybold63]

Nice tree and be nice to see how you will trim it up later on.

[@grobonsai]

Thanks friend

[@Bonsaifly]

Nice going there Darren! I see those Mirai techniques have helped out a lot here. You use a soil mix of lava, pumice and calcined clay (?) if I saw correctly, right? Have you found any advantage for the use of calcined clay with Portulacaria? Or do you just like the orange aesthetic? I always just go pumice + lava on mine

[@grobonsai]

It’s cooked akadama sold by Ibuki. I like having some kind of clay in the mix to hold some moisture a bit longer. Haven’t tested enough to say the roots are better etc but haven’t found a reason to change either

[@Bonsaifly]

@@grobonsai interesting! I am looking forward to seeing the next repotting then :)

[@jokinramosperez]

Hola, muy bueno el video. Me gustaria saber como lo mantienes así de bien, que le hechas aparte de agua?

[@grobonsai]

Water, controlled release fertiliser, airy substrate, plenty of light and air movement. Agua, fertilizante de liberación controlada, sustrato aireado, mucha luz y movimiento de aire.

[@TheSunnyTrails]

Can we get a update on the Fuji cherry air layer you did thanks mate!

[@grobonsai]

Soonish, they are establishing roots and starting to look stronger. But while they are wobbly I can’t work on the ☹️

[@marshalllopez6188]

Beautiful work … what is your choice for fertilizer?

[@grobonsai]

I use a general purpose controlled release fertiliser. I don’t mind which, they all work.

[@maryweber4176]

I just received a dwarf Jade plant today for mothers day. I have several bonsai trees, but not one of these. After watching your video, I was shocked to see you can wire one. How long approximately can you leave on the wire, since they grow fast?

[@grobonsai]

They aren’t the best with wire. I keep it on until it needs to come off before damage is done. Letting them lose turgidity can help with bending. But be careful!

[@micla6221]

Hi Darren Can i ask what type of feed you use? And what is the best way to thicken the trunk?

[@grobonsai]

I use a general purpose controlled release, and plenty of it. I find the best way to thicken the trunk is in an air pruning pot, with equal parts coco coir and perlite (or pumice). Once the roots are established, they will thicken rapidly. Let it get pot bound. When growth slows up-pot without disturbing the roots very much.

[@dkstott29]

Do you do any trimming of thicker roots on this succulent?

[@grobonsai]

Preferably not, but very cautiously when the risk vs benefit has been carefully considered

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@grobonsai]

🫡👋😊

[@naturerelax3285]

Quick question. Should I wash the akadama, pumice and others before using them? Thank you!

[@grobonsai]

You don’t have to, but it would get rid of the dust! I use a soil sieve but there’s always some dust remaining. Couple of tips: dry the soil before using it, dry soil is easier to work into the nooks and crannies; handle wet akadama extremely carefully, it is very delicate when wet and will turn to mush if roughly handled. Good luck with your repots!

[@naturerelax3285]

@@grobonsai Thank you! Have a nice day/night!

[@naturerelax3285]

Hello. I have a chinese elm and grow it on my balcony/terrace, but for some time the leaves have started to fall. It takes a lot of light, but I don't know if it wants more water or not. It also doesn't seem to be dying because new shoots/branches are appearing but I don't know if its normal to fall 7-9 leaves, every 2-3 days? I WOULD be very grateful if you could tell me if it is normal or not and what to do!!🙏

[@grobonsai]

It does sound like a watering issue, i can't be sure if it's over watered or under watered though

[@naturerelax3285]

@@grobonsai Thanks alot!

[@lucidu4euh]

what's your soil mix :)?

[@grobonsai]

Hi it’s a 1:1:1 mix of fired akadama, pumice and lava rock

[@jamesbaconreid]

:)

[@grobonsai]

🙂