Frank Yee Cork Bark Dwarf Jade Summer Maintenance Pruning

[@lilicesar8386]

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[@googleboy7530]

I’m in that group too. There are possibilities that they will also make it into Europe, where I live. Exciting times for this community!

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

@@googleboy7530 It’s an all around great variety that hits on all cylinders for growth, health, interest, and looks. I’d love to find lilliput cork bark variety if one exists. I do hope that they make it your way soon!

[@George-b3r1g]

I have a bunch in EU , I just sold some cuttings next lot will be in spring if interested?

[@itisjustmedude]

I really like the dryad look of the nebari and trunk.

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

@@itisjustmedude Thanks! I used to think that I need to do something about those thick curving surface roots, but I’ve come to see them as a more interesting part of the tree! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@thunderlennert6]

You hit 1k subscribers!! Nice

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

🎉 I know - so exciting!!

[@Myrtuscommunis]

So cute! 👍💚

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

Beautiful tree! I love the structure on this one.

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

Thank you! The coiled thick base roots have grown on me - they used to really bother me, but my styling of the tree now leverages them as a balance for the tree with the thick roots on the left and a branch to the right. Sometimes the tree just helps you with the style you are going for which is so nice. I’ve got a few I’ve been battling with their look - they seem to do the exact opposite of what I want them to with each pruning, which seems unlikely, but there you go! Thanks for watching and keep up the great work with your channel which I have been thoroughly enjoying!

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

@@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom I have the same philosophy when it comes to imperfect nebari - just go with what the tree gives you. I really like what you've done with it and think your branch structure nicely complements the root base.

[@garlanddavidson6845]

Wow, I’m in the group as well!

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

It’s an interesting group. I really enjoy seeing pictures of the trees that are posted! Some of the larger ones are astounding. It makes me think about modifying my indoor setup so that I can accommodate some larger specimens. ❤️🌲

[@garou1032]

Love your bonsai man. Could you make a tutorial on how to make your bonsai soil? It's hard for me to find a suitable online

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

@@garou1032 Sure, I can do that sometime. To be honest, I vary mine quite a bit always experimenting to dial it in for each tree / pot combination, but all this is worth talking about. For example, a tiny pot I use more organic or other ingredients to maintain more moisture since they dry out so fast. In genral, however, I use most any sort of inorganic with lava being a favorite combined with a bit of pumice and little fine pine bark as a general purpose mix. Also, bonsai jack and bonsai supply have some amazing soils that I often use right out of the bag - they are a great option and available on Amazon. Best of luck.

[@dkstott29]

@garou1032 I agree with Tom. Bonsai Jack is my current favorite, followed by the shohin size soil from Bonsai Supply. I also tend to add a little organic soil to the mix.

[@garou1032]

@@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom I'm from India and as I found from Google, bonsai jack is an US based company So I can't really get it. I did some research today about bonsai soils, I want a soil that dries out faster for my climate and I'm gonna

[@garou1032]

​@@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom I'm from India bro and I as got from Google, bonsai jack is a US based company. So can't really get that soil and its hard to find good quality soil here. I did some research today and I came to the conclusion that i shouldgo with more of inorganic than organic because it's suitable for my climate. My soil mix gonna be 3 part garden soil, 1 part perlite, 1 part gravel, 1 part Cinder and a little cocopeat. Is it okay for afra's? Also can you help to avoid root rots, I have rotted about 2-3 afra's till now. Thanks for replying bro

[@sarah300c1]

What is the difference between a Frank Yee and a normal Portulacaria Afra?

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

Great question Sara! The simplest answer is the bark - the cork bark ports have a much more wrinkled, gnarly, naturally textured bark as they age. Even older regular ports develop very interesting looking bark, but it’s not as flaky and coarse as the Frank yee variety. There are so many different port varieties that vary in bark color and smoothness as well as leave size, color, hardiness, and other factors. I am aware of about 7 very distinct varieties and I am sure that there are more as well - they all work great for bonsai in my experience. Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️🌲

[@dkstott29]

I was in that group for a while..I left after the admin and I had a disagreement about hard pruning PA.

[@CoffeeandBonsaiwithTom]

@@dkstott29 For sure there are a few very opinionated folks in that group which is why I lurk for the most part. I always think, well, there are so many different growing conditions and environments - context really matters when giving advice for anything, but particularly for plants grown as bonsai. You have such great comments and insights Dave and I always appreciate them!

[@PaulBeattie-z7t]

Not true!

[@dkstott29]

@@PaulBeattie-z7t ???