How to Shape Branches of an Indoor Bonsai (Dwarf Jade)

[@grobonsai]

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[@greasylimpet3323]

That's a lovely tree. I've got about 30 of these, all cuttings from two originals, in 4" pots. They're just about ready to start growing here in Australia. Despite what some people say, to me they've got all the advantages and none of the disadvantages of other trees. That will respond beautifully to your pruning; can't wait to see some updates!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks, good luck for the season ahead! Yeah I always say there’s no desert biomes in Japan so tradition doesn’t count 😊

[@Indiekid-1976]

Lots of new plants from those cuttings! The first time I saw this plant was a huge specimen at the Jardin Majorelle in Marrakesh. I got 2 as soon as I returned, variegated version and green! I’m currently growing the 2 varieties twisted together into one trunk on some of mine!

[@SeiferTV]

Maaan, you're on a ROLL, two banger vids in less than a week ? I've never cared much for the jade bonsais but this one is looking great

[@grobonsai]

Thanks man, I’m going ham!

[@CDF936]

That is one incredible jade!

[@grobonsai]

Thank you!

[@jayjersey9959]

Awesome video! I am going to reference this video every time I work on my Jade.. This tree looks amazing. Well done and keep up the great content.🤙🏼🇺🇸🤟🏼🪴

[@grobonsai]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pattivermeersch7348]

Wonderful explanation of pruning and wiring…always enjoy and appreciate your port videos

[@grobonsai]

Thanks very much

[@NFSCfan]

Great video explaining everything. That's such a gorgeous tree, very envious!!

[@bonshaicollection3692]

Wow special collection

[@mikec3820]

really nice p afra! one of my favorite species out of all the "indoor" types. mine live outdoors untill nighttime low temps hit 45/40f. i use sedum too. the sedum i have looks like star moss almost. roots super easy any where it touches the soil

[@grobonsai]

Thanks 🙏 do you know the name of that sedum? Sounds great

[@Bonsaifly]

Ayyyy 'tis coming along nicely

[@grobonsai]

Thanks David

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

Nice work! Big step forward for your port!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks Dylan, nearly there!

[@wijn1008]

7:01 there's a branch half way on the trunk aiming at the camera, I'd remove that one too to get a better trunk line.

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Amazing tree brother! Great work! And good tips on the sedum in the pot! Thank you! Hope your feeling good!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks man, feeling more like myself cheers. Hope you are good too

[@thenaturecreater8906]

@grobonsai that great to hear mate! Yes feeling strong mentally 💪 starting a new job on Friday. I feel the anxiety creeping up.

[@grobonsai]

good luck bro!

[@thenaturecreater8906]

@@grobonsai thank you Darren!

[@PSPMHaestros]

Creeping varieties of sedum are extremely underused in succulent bonsai, considering how nice they look and how easy to care for they are

[@umbertoholmes2926]

Are you sure you're talking about Sedum? This Video is about portilacaria Afra. I dont know any Sedum species that grows tree-like...

[@PSPMHaestros]

Watch the end of the video @@umbertoholmes2926

[@grobonsai]

Toward the end I planted sedum where traditional bonsai would have moss

[@grobonsai]

Completely agree @PSMHaestros I think they look great

[@umbertoholmes2926]

@@grobonsai oopsy should have watched the video first! :-D

[@Bonsai_Core]

i Just love Jades and Ficus!

[@grobonsai]

Yes must admit I’m getting interested in ficus. I now have two, and microcarpa and willow leaf cutting

[@kevinwilkes5969]

Thats a really lovely tree. I wish i had your skills with wiring them.

[@grobonsai]

Thanks! Got to go super slow, I’ll be glad when it’s just clip n grow to be honest!

[@lostcrow]

I wish people would stop calling this a Jade, even a Dwarf Jade. It's not even in the same family! The Portulacaria Afra (Elephant bush) is edible.... the Jade, however, is mildly toxic to humans. The Portulacaria Afra (Elephant bush) may look a little like a Jade (Crassula ovata) but thats about all.

[@BackGardenBonsai]

Its looking good. these are not easy to wire, but you smashed it

[@grobonsai]

Cheers mate, took ages!

[@sushmaearaiah413]

That was a good attempt at Attenborough mimicry 😅

[@grobonsai]

It’s just my voice, but maybe I need to position myself to do nature documentary voice overs haha (just kidding)

[@andrew-729]

Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Very well done all around. Can you quickly define the context of 'wire pads', are pads the plant, and wiring is the act of using copper wire to hold it in place?

[@grobonsai]

Pads are clusters of foliage that make up the canopy. Each branch will have one or more ‘pads of foliage’. So wiring pads means to organise the branching so the foliage forms a cohesive visual group of leaves. The shape of the pads help give the tree a particular look and feel. Long, thin pads emphasise a trees elegance or hint to a higher elevation environment. Broad, deep pads suggest a powerful presence and/or suggest a lowland or coastal environment.

[@andrew-729]

@@grobonsai Thank you! That’s exactly the information I was missing, plus some nuance. I’m going through your videos to find a faster growing practice species or something of the like. Thanks again. I want to do five or so, majority faster, with a few slower species in there.

[@TheMightyYak]

Looks great, my P Afras are only about 50 years away from this!

[@grobonsai]

Haha you’d be surprised how quick they developed once they get going

[@marcuss1348]

How old is it?

[@albertolopez2714]

very good video I have many portularacrias in Puerto Rico but I live in the United States. I see that you have like a box to put your portulacaria. Do you do that in winter with grow lights?

[@albertolopez2714]

What type of soil are you using?

[@grobonsai]

Yes it’s a grow tent. This winter I didn’t use it though because the energy to power the lights is too much money for me at th moment. Soil is 1:1:1 akadama pumice lava rock

[@zippyhood]

Can we build jade bonsai under table lamp?

[@grobonsai]

It is good over winter, but either outdoors in warmer months, or under stronger growlights. unfortunately a weak light won't keep them growing well forever.

[@Indiekid-1976]

They thrive in hot countries. Partially in full sun and dappled through a canopy. Long periods of drought and occasional heavy rain. They are eaten by elephants in their natural habitat!

[@user-nc8se9in8o]

How long do you keep the light on in the tent?

[@grobonsai]

Hello, there’s no right answer because it depends what you are trying to achieve. If you want maximum growth 18hours a day is possible but uses lots of energy. To keep the plants happy during the cold dark winter 8 hours is enough. It’s a case of figuring what you are happy with. This winter I cannot afford to put the lights on at all 🙃

[@user-nc8se9in8o]

Thanks! I’m going to be traveling for 3 days so I was wondering if I can just keep the light on the entire time, don’t have an automatic timer at the moment

[@ERALAWAS88]

Nice👍

[@burlacuninel5981]

Is that a cat there😂 ?! There was something moving in the background

[@grobonsai]

It’s one of my army of spaniels 😂

[@antwonevis5249]

I think I remember you putting cut paste on this port last year, if you did how did you find it on the port did it help anything on callusing?

[@grobonsai]

I did yes, big mistake, caused rot. They don’t need it either, the wound sorts itself out in time

[@antwonevis5249]

@@grobonsai thank you for letting me know! I live in South Africa, so they are VERY common here, I was really wondering if this might help them along even faster than they grow here. I have a huge port that I dug up and cut off most of the roots from, I'm very excited to see the results from rooting this big guy 😁😁

[@grobonsai]

Sounds amazing, let me know how you get on!

[@questionablecooking7019]

Dwarf jade will be one of the most popular species in the next 10 years … near indestructible and ratifies quickly you can’t beat it … they in a pandemic, we in a Bonsaidemic

[@grobonsai]

So true! Haha love that - bonsaidemic

[@pela1100]

Hermosa Portulacaria. Salud

[@grobonsai]

Gracias 🙏

[@pela1100]

@@grobonsai 🙇‍♂️

[@lesreid6247]

That looks great, you don’t keep it outside, do you?

[@grobonsai]

I have been known to put them out in warmer months to save electricity, but sponsors are literally feeding my kids while I’m out of work (if you see what I mean)

[@lesreid6247]

@@grobonsai maybe you can help me, can collect lots of maple seeds, but not much of a clue how to generate them and under what conditions?

[@grobonsai]

Theres two ways, you can plant them fresh off the tree in some soil - coco coir and perlite, anything really - and leave them outside until they grow in spring. Or you can collect them, put them in the fridge in a bag of damp perlite for 3 months in december. plant them late feb/early march, keep damp but not soggy and protect from frost.

[@tattoocollective2599]

What is this Al-lul-miniyum you speak of. If it’s as delicious as your ramaification techniques I want that

[@grobonsai]

Bless your socks - it’s an English accent

[@AsadAli-fg9yn]

How much old??

[@grobonsai]

I have been training the tree for 2 years I think(?), but I don’t know how old the plant is in total

[@stefgarvie6427]

That is a super cool tree is that a money tree 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@grobonsai]

Very similar. What we call money tree in UK is a species of Crassula that look very similar to Portulacaria afra, but less desirable traits for bonsai (bigger leaves and wispy roots)

[@stefgarvie6427]

A thanks for reply love your videos

[@jarheadbonsai]

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[@grobonsai]

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[@brucedeacon28]

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[@grobonsai]

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[@thegardenguru4716]

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[@grobonsai]

So nice of you, thanks

[@edinborogh]

Awesome!!

[@grobonsai]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@adalidsdna]

Awesome!

[@grobonsai]

Thanks!