Improving Commercial Bonsai - Part 2 Buxus

[@identicalsnow]

I have fallen for this pleasant man. His demeanor, way of speaking and explaining is as refined as his work. He is the type of person I would love to have as a grandfather, neighbor and friend. I would sit for hours if only to just listen and watch him work. Thank you for sharing your passion and skill with us.

[@shanejohnson7996]

identicalsnow he is a lovely man and I can either watch or just listen to his soothing voice.

[@TomisaLami]

I don't even got bonsai trees I just love watching this rad old dude.

[@thatonenerd]

Mood

[@BreddyK]

Makes me want to get a bonsai.

[@tic857]

Same. I don't have the space or the light requirements to maintain one, but I love this channel

[@billyshatterz6477]

The Bob Ross of Bonsai. Dude inspired me to start, got me around 10 trees in varying states. A most enjoyable hobby!!

[@Racing_Fox]

@@billyshatterz6477 how did you learn? Looking at getting a Chinese elm to help make the office a little more relaxing but honestly haven’t really got a clue what it’s ‘supposed’ to look like

[@pansepot1490]

Thanks very much, master. There’s a lot of videos about bonsai on KZbin but nothing helps beginners and amateurs as your long list of examples of the variations possible on the starting material. It’s a real pleasure to watch you work, sir.

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

Wow, another great video, reminds me of the olive trees growing up in Southern California, now if I can just find a eucalyptus, oak and Joshua tree bonsai I could imagine I am back in LA. You are a natural teacher, very gifted and thank you.

[@DriverGuy23]

This video just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have some great bonsai. My friend and I just started getting into the hobby & he spent $225 on just one small Chinese elm. He was very surprised when I was able to produce 5 different small to medium bonsai on my own, made from trees and bushes that I picked up from a local nursery for $10-$15 each. The $150 included bonsai soil, pots & wire. I also got the satisfaction of creating them myself instead of getting something already done.

[@01doctorC]

What a marvelous teacher. Pithy helpful rules as he describes what he’s doing clearly. Such expertise! Thank you for your efforts!

[@cainsolo1]

The Bob Ross of Bonsai !! All I need now is some sobu noodles, some miso soup and some sake and I'd be RELAXED!!

[@daviddickinson6346]

I have just discovered this channel and am now hooked , he is indeed a pleasure to watch and listen to, so knowledgable.

[@crimped357]

I can not express how much I enjoy listening to you, learning from you. please don;t stop making Bonsai videos for us to enjoy. thank you!

[@nixand_brennt]

I'm so happy that he didn't throw any shade on the basic bonsai. I'm tempted to get myself one but I KNOW I'd be starting very basic and cheap.

[@circularpizzabox2134]

Do it, hit your local nursery and grab a few small trees. It’s life changing, you’ll love it.

[@KingGuero360]

Or just go to your back yard and find a young sapling...bonsai isn’t a type of tree...it’s a technique to make big trees small. You can grow an oak as bonsai. A maple...elm...anything you desire..birch..etc.

[@ingeborg-anne]

After a long day at work, I'm so happy to come home to watch more bonsai videos.

[@dlugokecki]

You are one of the greatest bonsai vloggers in the World!

[@jankopecky8227]

wow I have had a Buxus harlandii commercial bonsai just like you showed here for almost two years now and I haven't been very lucky with it. it is surviving but I decided to start giving it more care and I pruned all the dead growth and excessive branches. but I am amazed to see the extent to which you prune both the foliage and the roots! I am a total amateur in regards to bonsai trees (although I really like the art and philosophy behind it) and from what I read elsewhere I thought that one has to be careful with pruning, especially the roots. But I am happy to see that particularly this species seems to be very hardy. I am looking forward to watching my little tree progress and hopefully during this year, I can fulfill my dream - growing a bonsai giant redwood tree from seed. Thank you and I'm definitely following more of your work!

[@MaryBracken]

I really enjoy your videos and respect your teaching. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wonderful experience with us!💜

[@teresasnow-angel5494]

On a bonsai tree " 2 heads are not better then one"--had a little giggle at that one--luv Peter Chan's soothing commentaries-----

[@Eric-PenJing]

Thanks for sharing your skill of stying bonsai. Boxus has very soft bark & thus need to adjust the wire regularly to prevent wire 'bite' deep into the branches. Hope that you can update this video by showing how they look like 1, 2 months later, & some further fine trimming & styling. Thanks

[@jesusmartinezibanez5387]

Thanks to you, for all your videos. It helped us very much as beginners. But could you make a video of a bonsai shape sweep in the wind. Thank you very much master. One amatyua. From Spain.

[@austynross]

The Heron's Bonsai drinking game: Take a drink every time he mentions the two branch principle

[@turtle40]

You are over-critical, we are not all bonsai masters and we do not watch in sequence. I think you have too may drinks before posting, ha ha.

[@xyanide1986]

Alternatively, each time Peter describes something as "lovely".

[@davidwebber6314]

@@turtle40 (i dont think it was a criticism )

[@augustodirham853]

Pity for my liver !

[@itssheyfr]

@@xyanide1986 he said it ryt when i read your comment 😂

[@maryshoemaker7593]

Peter.. again thanks for providing a relaxing, interesting and educational video!! Love your work!!!

[@carloscruz6536]

Always a pleasure to see you working all types of materials 👍👍🇵🇷. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@jackdaniels7913]

Very nice I really appreciate your time and work with the community it's encouraging me to step out of my normal and look at bonsai from a whole new perspective! 🍶cheers🍵

[@nancyfahey7518]

I think I got to my Buxus just in time. The branches are just thick enough that I bent them gently. Cleaned out some branches inside and its looking good as is. But if I didn't clean out some branches there would have been dieback. Plus it had a bug with eggs that I got rid of. I'll be trying to root the cuttings.

[@MichaelSmith-wi8vb]

I absolutely loved watching this video. A friend introduced me to training bonsai and I took a class and learned the basics of wiring and shaping. I had an S shaped and a cascade Juniper. My friend also gave me one of his Japanese Maples. Sadly my ex-wife didn't water them during my move and they all died. My friend that got me interested, passed away a few years ago. He taught me two of my most favorite hobbies and those are disc golf and bonsai. I got out of both for a very long time. I started playing disc golf again about 2 years ago and now I'm wanting to get back into training bonsai. Thank you for creating these videos. It lets me know, I can do this with commercial bonsai. Is there a good, affordable set of tools, that you recommend? I paid a lot for the ones I had and lost. I want to know I'm going to stick with it before I start to invest a lot into it. Thank you again.

[@Meskarune]

I just recently got one of these chinese boxwood comercial bonsai for 14e. The trunk on mine is nearly 3 inches thick and the bark makes it look ancient already. I hope these are easy to grow.

[@slamboy66]

He is the Bob Ross of bonsai. I just realized I have been watching for 3 hrs.

[@kantaghosh2616]

A real delight for learners like us amazing description.

[@patriciabreault5596]

Hello Mr Chan, I have recently come across your videos as I want to try to make Bonsai trees after visiting the botanical gardens in Montreal, QC Canada. I thoroughly enjoy watching you and listening to you. I went to the garden centre in my hometown and bought a Buxus bush. We are at the beginning of November and it is quiet cold here and will get colder. The garden people there told me that I must put it outside for its dormant period and not do anything with it. I am disappointed that I cannot start immediately to make Bonsai. Can you please advise me if this is so? I would be greatly appreciative. Patricia Breault

[@chaiwatpotichanid]

Keep see future generations beautiful in small different inbiggest different beautiful very well kupchak 🥰

[@juliengil8179]

Merci pour votre passion que vous communiquez avec habileté et aisance.

[@TrickiiT]

Could you please make a video on how you propagate from cuttings ? ive been trying to propagate for a while and nothing seems to work and i would love to know your methods and soil mix etc. thank you

[@Amithrius]

Rooting powder and light, well drained soil. Plant deep and at an angle.

[@susanh8469]

I love watching your videos. Thank you so much

[@pinatajuju4471]

Thank you Bonsai master for sharing your joy of Bonsai.

[@franciscoarce7907]

as good as the part 1 video, thanks again Peter

[@davebusink2019]

Hello from Burnaby, Canada. I was wondering. Do you have any examples of Myrtle trees? Most Myrtle trees I see are in a toppery style. I wish to make a bonsai out of a Myrtle tree. So many tank's you.

[@nicodemusblackowl]

Master Heron, would it be possible if you could show us how to style a tree with two trunks? I have a Buxus at home that I bought for bonsai and it has two trunks. I'm curious to see your approach in styling a twin trunk bonsai. :)

[@onkarseth9233]

Peter Sir, Hats off to your dedication towards improvement of knowledge in Bonsai making

[@onkarseth9233]

This is in continuation of my previous chat. As you have always suggested to use mica pots for the bonsai plants , because of its light weight and comparatively cheaper and easy to carry, I' am in India's capital Delhi. I wish to purchase mica pots. Do you know some body who is dealing with these pots? Please let me know. My requirement is square pot with 20" side and depth 6"or may be a round with 20" diameter. It is my hobby and keen interest in bonsai. I am regularly watching your videos. Regards - Onkar Seth.

[@antonstroms407]

Though I love the effect of wiring, could you make a video on the methods of bonsai without wire? It seems to be a great tool, but I'm interested in how people made bonsai before wiring. I think it might aid my overall understanding of the art, if that makes sense. Thank you-

[@KeepHimAtBay]

they used strings.

[@darrylsmith408]

You can also use directional pruning to shape a tree

[@quicksilvertears921]

I love the look of the bark. I agree that it is beautiful. Which 3 of your books would you suggest for me to purchase as a brand new bonsai student? I started with a cypress last week. I would like to work on a new type of tree this weekend.

[@peterchan3100]

Go on Ebay to find my old books - Bonsai Masterclass which I wrote in 1987 is still my favourite book

[@suryjoni]

every video of yours is a whole lesson. tnx.

[@davidpujol4732]

Thanks a lot for all your sharing!

[@TheNatrjack965]

Thank you peter for another amazing video 🌳🌳🌳

[@bigshortstack2929]

Master Chan, that last tree has some beautiful aerial roots already established around it's trunk. At least, that's what I THINK they're called.

[@rensvanderburg4802]

Amazing video master, your video's help me a lot!

[@mormsbie2227]

Incredible work

[@arghentrock]

That's a great idea to improve what you buy from commercial "bonsai" stores and make them look more like "real" bonsai. It can be a good way to earn a little money on the side.

[@Teresa-ih4sn]

Looks Mr. Chan is playing with toys! Lol

[@geriannroth449]

Hi what would you recommend to seal wounds like from cuts whitst pruning or to seal grafting unions?

[@my_bonsai_and_koi]

Great teacher! Thank you!

[@YesThisIsJosh]

How long does the wire stay on? A year or two? Do you replace it with more wire or will the branches be set by then?

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

thank you I like how you take it step by step

[@stateniland]

I did the same to my Juniper.. now 2 weeks later it is turning brown... I have it outside.. water it daily (drains well) Soil is moist.. Not in the hot sun.. HELP! Thank you Joe

[@ellemac8890]

Please can you list the names of the trees you work on thank you

[@attechoutdoors5893]

Very good video. God bless.

[@SIATPhoenix]

Can san jose juniper be kept indoors year round?

[@TheBest21234]

thank you so much , I'm so inspired to make my own bonsai now :)

[@clydeletreta6325]

Thank you so much for teaching! Aloha.

[@Theoldindie]

PLEASE MASTER CHAN! why does my new boxwood tree have yellow leaves?! I've tried to find the answer but so many conflicting theories!!

[@zaloop]

What type of soil do you recommend using for Buxus?

[@liverocks62]

Excellent video👍🏼

[@stevegutshot2663]

Hi Peter. What is the potting mix for buxus? Many thanks Steve

[@waterlover]

When is it ideal to repot juniper at those size? I shaped my first bonsai and placed in a bonsai planter and it’s now 1 year of age in its original first pot.

[@HERXMES]

As far as I learned if they get pot bound. If you see the roots grow too much have no room left, try and cut the roots about 1-2 inches and repot it.

[@sircombo4821]

Wow that a differents! Well done.

[@shanejohnson7996]

Lovely video, thanks again!

[@ChristianPetrucci91]

lo tieni al freddo? Che temperature? Il mio era dentro al negozio ma a Torino la notte arriviamo a 0 celsius

[@josephcottone8776]

All Of Mine Are Dying. I Don't Know What I Am Doing Wrong. Any Advice.

[@roelescamilla6022]

Where do you buy these mass produced bonsai?

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

Soo soo Cute ☺☺☺☺💖💖

[@jasonkuy7100]

How old are these bonsai? Mine is currently 3inch tall and excited for it to grow, yes I'm a beginner

[@gregoryh4601]

Dear Sir Have you thought of being a nursery that can take care of Bonsai trees to ship to USA? maybe get with Graham Potter and some one else to help. We need your work also in USA GOD BLESS

[@tinamariemalinowski2745]

yes I agree

[@peterchan3100]

Unfortunately we can't send trees to the US as your quarantine conditions are very strict. Do you mean - Me visit the US to teach??

[@gregoryh4601]

Hello Peter: Is there any way that you and a few Bonsai Artist setup a quarantine Nursery? That not fair for the UK to me Block and like Japan and China do it. the UK Bonsai Artist are just as good and I think your trees are better. Peter you take care and I like your videos .

[@Mannymoe7]

How long do you keep the wire on a young tree?

[@shanejohnson7996]

caseydog3 before the wire starts growing into the tree, before it creates big scarring.

[@olivermerritt701]

Please do more beginner videos!

[@chrisbrewer6307]

Whole world in a pandemic, this man shows you how to make art and 56 of you don't like it! Terrible!

[@marthalittle2082]

How to shape a holly tree

[@1Mutton1]

if only we could get this quality bonsai stock in the large stores in australia.

[@jasonkuy7100]

I bought my baby bonsai from bunnings warehouse but it would be great if they had large stores

[@sandeeprice9038]

Plus here in the USA and Spokane Washington

[@etienneerobert3946]

As good like the first vidéo . thanks you again

[@kellyfulford7349]

Fukien Tea Bonsai prunning?

[@jayfirebaugh]

Really good! Thank you!

[@humanhuman7028]

This Men is really a Master.

[@Mannymoe7]

You made me want to do it so I’m going to do it soon

[@karloman00]

I cant get any boxwood to survive lol

[@almac2598]

Thanks Peter

[@maryzuffi1599]

Amazing

[@user-fb3pu3qx3t]

It’s like watching magic.

[@ksychess]

Muito bom!!!

[@alancaldera5515]

Is this a serissa tree ?

[@amyhendricks3627]

As the title suggests, they are Buxus

[@mountaindew8224]

jah rasta blood claat man make a bonsai coconut tree terass

[@gregoryh4601]

Dear Mr. Heron Bonsai: There are some of US in our Countries like USA that want yours an other Bonsai growers in the UK that need to Export. we just can't have China be the only one. UK has some of the most AWESOME trident maple, Hawthrone, and more. Here is a up and coming Artist (Gro Bonsai)and I told him about you and Graham . Please you three or more make a nursery that lets you ship to USA. To Tina GOD BLESS FOR YOUR words. Thanks for the time and hope more people get behind me maybe a fund raising could help with the little step first. I will ask a few Master Bonsai Artist what they think. take Care. And I will light a Candle at my CHURCH for a little help. GOD SPEED.

[@peterchan3100]

Thanks Brother!

[@MrGalpino]

I like the blob.

[@spragatron]

Thank you

[@suntzu957]

Think of it as if you are Making a painting , not just a tree,

[@nguyenhuuanh2417]

Pretty

[@suntzu957]

Those looked awful before and after lol