How to Bonsai - Podocarpus Styling

[@thomaslcrawford]

I do want to add that your comment about being careful as these can look like a topiary. I assert that your second row of branches need some wiring downward as their shallow upward angles with the foliage pads do look rather topiary like and have a bit of pom pom shape which I think would beneft from a more horizontal wiring. I'd love to see this tree today given it's now 9 years after you shot this video. I am going to try to find it elsewhere here on KZbin or on your Instagram, website, or other internet source.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thomas I do agree with your comments on the bottom branches. I did intend on letting them get longer and bringing down the ends to not be so very pom pom like. Unfortunately I wound up selling this tree years ago to some that sadly let it dry out and die. I hate selling my tree for that very reason

[@z0m80y]

Hi, great videos. Have you or would you consider making one covering the basics of growing a young tree / seedling and when and how to start training it? I'd really appreciate a video on it, just a suggestion.

[@wdsjrmd1]

this video may be 8 years old but its still one of my favorites. watching you work is so rewarding

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thank you very much!!

[@georgesmith3280]

I am new at trying to create bonsai. You give a wealth of information. I have watch a lot of videos and yours has so much information. I only hope I can take away just a small amount of this info to help me. I just bought a Podocarpus today. I hope you continue to post videos you give so much information not like some people that just work on the tree and not tell you why you are doing what you are doing. Looking forward to more videos. Thanks for making them.

[@thomaslcrawford]

VERY thorough video! Thank you. I have an opportunity to dig a 4' tall podocarpus shrub and it enjoys a nice thick trunk and purportions I believe will be excellent as a pre-bonsai. I am glad to know it will back bud and given I live in So GA, should enjoy much of the vigorous growth you have in Florida. I need to figure out how to improve the taper on my trunk which is a different issue but appreciate your excellent knowledge transfer through this video. I look forward to exploring more of your channel as I just found it this morning.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thomas, thank you very much for your comment and I'm so glad you found it useful. I really enjoy working with podocarpus and if done correct should resemble black pines, but this one certainly does not.

[@MrMagnata55]

Orlando you could continue to post videos, your work is incredible!!!

[@shanenorman6513]

Really enjoy your videos Paul. All the way from South Africa. I appreciate your use of knowledge and basic tools. No power tools, nothing pneumatic. Continue the great work and if possible, please post more videos :)

[@ericbrown4761]

Hey Paul, glad your back. While in Panama City last week I saw one of these shrubs while out and about. Didn't know what it was called, but it was rather striking, just a mass of dark green foliage. After seeing what you did to yours, I've got to have me one. I'm in zone 8b so I think I can pull it off. Had a great growing season this year. My pre bonsai maples are showing more signs of life with the cooler temps. Thanks for the post and look forward to hearing from you again.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Eric it should do great in Zone 8 without any problems. Great hearing from you

[@droidnutt1130]

Man it is so good to see you back at it.I really hope to see some consistent videos from you as you are my favorite on youtube and I know I speak for a lot more people.Good to see you and hope all is well.Cant wait for the next video already.I would really love to see some bought nursery stock worked from beginning.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks very much, I'm always overwhelmed by all the positive support I get from everyone. Its finally cooling off in Florida and I have a lot of work to do on my trees so I'll fire up the camera to let everyone see what's going on

[@LeadDispenser45]

Another great video Paul. You have a knack for teaching and explaining. Look forward to the next. Congrats again on the Nationals! Well deserved!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Brian I really appreciate that. I can see by your FB page you're getting into and got a great teacher. I look forward to seeing your trees in the not to far future. I'm sure you're gonna have some great trees to be proud of. Bets of luck and keep in touch

[@maqsoodyassin1394]

Hi, I am so glad that I found this video. Awesome work and great looking tree. I have been looking like forever for tips on styling this species and now I've found the perfect one. Thank you 👌🙏

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

I’m so glad you found me too!!! Good luck and I hope you have great success for your trees

[@tomweber8729]

Great lesson thank you so much. I'll be looking for this tree at Epcot in the spring . This was very helpful because I have several of these plants.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Tom I'm hoping the tree will be ready for Epcot. I'm concerned its not big enough to make the cut for the show. It needs a lot more mass so we will see. Great to hear from you

[@Nurflight9]

Really, really, REALLY appreciate your videos--you film so clearly what you're doing. One suggestion, if you feel inspired, would be to show what to do with a very, very young podocarpus. I live in Southern China, and the "Master" from whom I bought my trees was very kindly able to come to my place and guide me through my very first wiring--of a Podocarpus! It was a few years old, had been cut back a bit but never styled--except that when she re-potted it for sales, in the new pot before selling it to me she kind of turned it over on it's side to a great extent which instantly made it more interesting. Anyway, when I was over there a couple of days ago--they have at least 150 podocarpus at different states of growth--she handed me a very, very small one--it looks like it has multiple branches or trunks coming out of the dirt. She gave it to me to get experience starting a very small one, I guess. Would love to have some guidance on how to start one from such a young age.

[@johncloud8161]

Yay !!! Thanks for the new video Paul. I was begining to think you didn't like us any more. I haven't even watched it yet but i know it will be very helpful

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Ha ha! Thank John I'm just as excited. I really need to do this full time instead of working. More videos planned soon

[@gilbertogoncalvesbaptista4781]

Hello, I'm Brazilian and I think it's very fantastic. I bought a podocarpus. I did not have any notion. Thanks for the lesson. If you can give me more tips on the species, thank you. Thank you.

[@DarthAmphibious1]

Very instructive. I plan to make a couple of podocarpus bonsai while I am here in Florida. I already bought two podocarpus var. Maki. When should I do the rough styling (hacking back the trunk and keeping only the branches needed) and the repotting from the nursery pot(15 gal.) to the large plactic bonsai training pot? Can I do both the same year? How much of the root ball can I trim back?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Very early spring as the tree begins putting out new growth.

[@StalwartShinobi]

Do trunks thicken up or do you need to pick a certain podocarpus? Mine has great full branches but trunk in so thin, 1 year old at most I'd say

[@0022448]

Thanks for the video! We just got our first Bonsai and it's a podocarpus. We have no idea what we're doing! Haha

[@CDM10000]

a while back ago I asked you how I can get finer roots towards the base of the trunk since the tree has mostly thick roots. you replied by saying "split the roots towards the tip" is there a specific time in which I should do. like during the dormancy stage or can it be done whenever

[@Blaydrnnnr]

Yeah, I've got 7 very young, badly shaped, nursery stock and two ficus ( indoors ) that I was hoping to get started, but after potting this past spring, it's a few weeks into fall here in VA, and I think they'll need shelter for the winter. Still havent figured out how or what I'm going to do about that. And worried that the ficus will die off like last year. Maybe a winterizing video for young trees?? I'm pretty sure these are lost, ( bad styling, lack of knowledge, and poor stock ) but if I'm wondering about wintering young trees, maybe others are too.

[@mayumitmarikit]

whoa! nice transformation , i specifically look for doing bonsai for Podocarpus costalis because we have plentiful of this in my hometown in the wild and in the park and along the roads. it only propagates naturally in my town batanes (philippines) and taiwan, it bears conifer only in this 2 areas and so it has better branching , i wanna take advantage of it. i never knew it can be made into bonsai

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thank you very much. I like them very much too. My tree is filling in now and is looking much better since this video

[@Emtbtoday]

That's a nice yew pod you have paul here in Scotland they get sold as shohin or meme for beginners and dold as indoor trees! Such a difference from the bacatta its got a right black pone style! Hope to see more of you this year on youtube this is my new channel im subscribed to you on another, are you on Facebook fourms or bonsai group talks etc? I'll look out for you this is a beautiful yew love the dead wood

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

That's really interesting that you grow these indoors in Scotland. They are really wonderful to work with and nice and flexible. I could certainly understand why it would be great material to teach bonsai on.

[@Emtbtoday]

Yeh thats how i was shocked to see one at this stage it's great iv only seen them sold as indoor starter trees in the garden stores with the rest of the malsi stuff but this garden store dobbies its an expensive store top quality kinda thing but i was thinking of picking a training one up my self now i like them now so I'll keep my eyes open on ebay just now keep them videos rolling bud!

[@chillintensity]

hi its me again I moved my podocarpus indoors to save it from the winter but now the leaves are drying up and are fragile. do I have any chance on saving my tree? should I water it more or maybe fertilize, or maybe its not getting enough light by being indoors??

[@evelcevere8510]

Congrats on the win in the national bonsai exhibition.... Hey when will we get some more videos?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks very much. The National show as a complete surprise. I had planned to do videos during my Christmas break but wound up doing home repair projects. I'm planning new ones, so soon I will start posting them

[@tommasofelicioni5098]

Great video!Tks. Your explainations are really clear.

[@kilthsenarc]

Hey I live in Scotland would you recommend me to take my podocarpus inside for the frost and should I trim the summer shoot too? Appreciate your help than you

[@ericsvideos1]

You are Amazing man!!! Every time I see your vids I learn something new!!!!!!! Please keep them coming!!!!!

[@COL39701]

Really enjoyed the video. I just bought a podocarpus bonsai from Jason Schley in late December.I has an awesome shari. Wasn't familiar with the podocarpus and your video has really helped me to know how to trim it and prepare it for show in the future. I'm in zone 8 and have kept it inside near a window with good morning sun because of the below freezing weather we have had lately. Should I bring it in when it gets below 40 or is it good to 32?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

That's great to hear. You'll find them very easy to work with and they look great. They are a subtropical but I let mine out on nights that dip below 32 degrees for a few hours. However prolonged exposure would do some damage to them

[@vitormaltez7505]

Hello. Produce more videos, please. I am a fan of the cannel.

[@CoeurDuPetitPrince]

Hello, I just wanted to give you a million thank yous for your guidance and time dedicated to videos. I am in Florida as well! Currently in Gainesville since Im a student. I was wondering what plant you would recommend for bonsai with the weather here? Also, (very separately) what do you recommend as far as an indoor bonsai? Thanks again, David

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thank you. I just posted an updated photo of the tree on my Instagram account at Instagram.com/OrlandoBonsaiTV You grow any tree that grows in zone 9a. I would suggest a Chinese elm since they are very good trees for beginners. Also if you are doing areas where it might not get much sun look for a willow leaf ficus They are very easy to work with. Can handle temps down to 32 degrees. I'm not a fan of indoor bonsai because really there is no such thing Some trees will life but won't thrive so they will continually get weaker every year. Good luck

[@jlopezjonathan]

Hey Paul i have a small bald cypress and i was having problems with it, but it seems that I finally found the right combination of soil water and sun. The tree looks healthy and growing but the pot looks like crap it has a lot of hard water and green algae from setting on water, i really dont wanna change the pot cuse the tree just stabilized but i wanna make the pot look i little better. what can i use to clean the pot without harming the tree?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Jonathan wait until winter when the tree is dormant and take it out of the pot. You can you bleach and water to scrub the pot, even CLR will help get the crud off the pot. Just be sure to have the tree out while you do this.

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

So, what are you up to these days? It's spring. Would be cool to see an update of your trees, or just to see how you are doing.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Ha ha, I know I'm a complete slacker for not doing more videos. You can always see update on my instagram at instagram.com/OrlandoBonsaitv

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

OrlandoBonsaiTV Wow, that's great. I'll sure check out your instagram. It's nice to hear from you!

[@jlopezjonathan]

That was funny "i hope i mean it this time" its cool to see you again you had me worried I thought you retire from bonsai but it looks you were really busy with bonsai,

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Oh darn you caught that statement. As I was saying it I was thinking I shouldn't have said hopefully mean it. I was trying to say more like I hope I can actually find the time and follow through making more videos

[@creolebro]

This is a great video ur ura great instructor thxs for being thorough. ..keep it coming! I'm here in the Orlando area with a few projects of my own....do you have any classes or trngs?

[@bonsaituongda]

Beautiful bonsai

[@AriePrabowo26]

hi beautiful bonsai, thanks for sharing video tutorial, waiting for more tutorials from you.

[@wardcoysman]

Very nice work , i hope to reach the same in 10years or so .. I have this one indoors in belgium but still very young. For the moment i don't see any new leaves but i hope they will come soon. How can i see any signs of new leaves?

[@FjSandy]

Hello, I really enjoy your bonsai videos and have learned a lot from them. I wanted to ask you if you ever tried to bonsai an Australian Pine? I too live in South Florida and see these pines a lot. I was wondering if they could be used as bonsai material and how you would go about pruning their distinctive needles?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

FjSandy Absolutley! Australian pines make beautful bonsai and like other pines you can reduce the needles over time but decandling them at the proper time

[@tobiasbackman1706]

Late response, but the australian pine is not a pine, and it does not get candles.

[@MrJosenarciso]

Love ur video and great and beautiful tree I've got one and I would love some advice and help with my tree please thank you

[@swimmingfree8485]

im trying to grow a prodocarpus tree in a wind swept look..i live in michigan and have no south window im going to put it out side for the summer..... how soon should i trime the new growth back???

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

+Swimming Free I would think you should be able to go a couple months between trimmings. However I would not trim after august or before April in you rarea

[@simonm5658]

Hi paul,Im looking at growing my own bonsais here in Australia and I wanted to know what size pot I should get once the seedlings have grown.the choices were going to be between:10 cm (4 inch)12 cm 13cm pots (5 inch)Also your email you posted does not work. Choosing them sizes because I can get a good price on them Thanks a lot !

[@dongayanamarasinghe4559]

Good detailed explanation as always! I thought that lower left branch should be bit longer. That way the tree would have more triangular shape because the branch next up is almost as long as the bottom one. or maybe it is what looks from the video.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Don, you're right. I actually did a little more work after the video when I got to take a good look at it. I also bent a branch on the right side down a little bit. Good eye!

[@hoymikey]

Question on podocarpus propagation, do you put the cuttings in the water (read this online) or the usual root hormone and stick in the medium?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

I haven’t propagated through cuttings before but I would expect since this is a slower growing plant that rooting hormone would be the better approach. The time it would take for roots would otherwise mean the cutting would be in water a very long time which not be beneficial. Good luck. Let me know what you decide and which method works for you

[@hoymikey]

@@OrlandoBonsaiTV ok will do both and see who's quicker

[@carloscruz6536]

Great video 👍👍

[@lilybeans21]

Amazing transformation as always!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks very much I really appreciate that. Sometimes I'm surprised when the tree starts showing itself again

[@fredx9860]

There was for a long time. Happy to see again you. Even if I do not understand English :(

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Fred that's great. Thank You ! I hope you can still learn from me even though its in English

[@aaronbowman5142]

Beautiful job!

[@thomashynes4042]

So your in Florida! Awesome heading there Next Tuesday any good stores you can recommend in Tampa or Port Charlotte FL to visit for supplies and tools?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Yes check out wigerts bonsai it might be a little bit of a drive for you but well worth it

[@thomashynes4042]

My parents are in Port Charlotte right Near the bay, near the one of the BIG bridges...I mapped it out does NOT look like its that far...LOL...thanks for the TIP I will make this a destination for sure! I think I will be sad when I don't see any northern trees that stand to be out side in 0 degree weather though....

[@thomashynes4042]

OrlandoBonsaiTV got to visit Wigart bonsai....awsome place, great prices on plant stock pots, tools. Picked up a Chinese elm for a great price... Even got to see Sandhill cranes.. Very nice folks .. Thanks for the recommendation. ..

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Im glad you got a chance to stop in and see them. They really have a great business and offer tons of bonsai material

[@PhamousPhotography]

Hello sir, can you make a video on how to take care and prune a japanese maple and Fukien tea. I recently bought these two trees from a nursery and want to learn more on how I can prune them while they are still young. That would be great thanks!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

I have a video on how to trim a bonsai that will work with both of those trees. I do have a maple that needs some trimming so maybe I can grab my camera for a quick lesson

[@PhamousPhotography]

That would be wonderful. I'm really new to the art of bonsai so im still afraid of cutting away branches fearing that I'll make a mistake. I also have another question. My Japanese maple is four years old and it has multiple branches coming off the main trunk near the root and I want to make my tree have one main trunk with the first branch coming off about a third way up the tree. So would it be okay if I just cut the branch off with a concave cutter or would that leave a really bad scar. Thanks a bunch! I also subscribed!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

PhamousPhotography Concave cutters will help the tree heal over better without leaving a scar

[@sidewaysonhighways]

I actually have one of those. They do sell them up here as indoor plants, under the common name, Buddhist Pine. How long did it take you to thicken up the trunk?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

I can't imagine this tree doing well inside, but I appreciate the info about how they do up north. It really does well here in the southern states. That tree was grown in the ground for years and collected about 6-7 years ago. Probably 30 years old.

[@sidewaysonhighways]

It sure won't thicken up as quickly indoors, as it would planted in the ground outdoors in Florida. A lot of the trees you can grow outdoors in Florida, are houseplants up here in MD; ficus & podocarpus, I think are the only two I can think of that we both use for Bonsai that are tropical. We don't get Buttonwoods or bald cypress up here sadly. Would love to do perhaps a Mangrove project, but I don't see that adapting as Bonsai.

[@sidewaysonhighways]

My video, "Salvaged junipers for pre- Bonsai" Shows my indoor collection of bonsai projects. I'll def be giving the large Juniper more than 5 months before I really get to work on it. More like next winter after the foliage grows out. So far I trimmed it down to open up the canopy. Plus it was so top heavy.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

sidewaysonhighways Bald Cypress will grow in the ground all the way up to Canada. You can grow them in MD, and they are cold hardy

[@KillerThresh]

Hey man! I just recently got into bonsai (about 4 months ago) and your videos have been guiding me through the beginning stages. Was just wondering if you had any experience with Witch Hazel as a bonsai?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Josh Stirm That is really great! I am so happy that the videos have been helpful for you . I've never worked with Witch Hazel before. Let me know how it goes

[@gmatty2975]

Thank you so much for all your videos over the years. Wishing you a new year filled with, challenge...Inspiration, and Fulfillment. ;0)

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

+gwyn vaughan-matthews I wish you a very great year as well. Thank you so much for the comment

[@darklord0568]

Always Enjoy your videos, Thanks for taking the time and effort to make these. I had a good laugh at about 43:10 in the video. It looks like your Podocarpus has palm tree branches.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

+David Crosby Thank you so much. I always so sorry I haven't done any videos in such a long time but I'm always thinking about doing more

[@timothyking4462]

+OrlandoBonsaiTV I will keep my fingers crossed that someday there will be new videos from you. Best of luck with your trees!

[@EduardoHenrique1502]

Amazing work, this Bonsai is really coming together.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Eduardo that's a nice comment. That tree has a way to go but its progressing nicely

[@EduardoHenrique1502]

OrlandoBonsaiTV Sorry about my poor english, but I'm really enjoying your videos. Thanks to you I'm considering to practice Bonsai.

[@Kaijiro____93]

Hi Orlando, How long will it take to grow a Juniper Prostrata in a pot? I want to make the trunk thicker before repotting it into a bonsai pot, but not sure how long it will take for it to thicken

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

It will take a very long time for you to develop a trunk for a Juniper Prostrata in a bonsai pot. Like we are talking 25 years. I would suggest you try to find one that has been growing for a while. Try nurseries or on line. That is too long to just develop a trunk

[@Kaijiro____93]

What about a large plastic pot? the trunk size im after is roughly 5cm? are there some sort nutrients or fertilizer that will make the growth quicker?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

xIIRevoEvo oh in that case you should be able to achieve that size in about 2-3 years. Just let it grow and give it plenty of fertilizer during the growing season

[@Kaijiro____93]

around what season?? I'm in Australia and its Spring at the moment, I use pellet fertilizer but I do have seaweed fertilizer. How often should I use it?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

xIIRevoEvo I would apply every two weeks during the Spring since nitrogen is absorbed quickly and washes away. So keep them fed while they are really growing to help fill the tree in.

[@mikkeln90]

Hi again. I got a wierd question :).. should I "deleaf" My indoor trees once a year ? like it would naturally do in the fall ? Mikkel

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

No I would really defoliate (deleaf) a tree if it was kept outside to get the maximum sun to ensure those new leaves pop out

[@KennetDeBondt]

Hello Nice work. Long time no hearing from your new work! I hope you are ok. Greetings Kennet Belgium

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Kennet De Bondt I'm doing great and want to do more videos very badly. Just hard to find the time

[@roberthaynes3059]

From Cincinnati and I have three of these bonsai,they need a little winter protection but that’s all really

[@JacquesGrimmick]

Awesome demo! Was this tree grown from seed, air layer or yamadori? And how old is it?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Yamadori, and I'd guess about 30 years or so. Actually most of my trees are collected because they have so much more interest to their movement.

[@JacquesGrimmick]

Thats great! Maybe you can post a video on collecting yamadori at some point! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Jacques Grimmick Than sounds like a great video. I am in need of a bald cypress so maybe I can find a place this winter to collect one

[@JacquesGrimmick]

Awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@omoklamok]

@@OrlandoBonsaiTV when you say 30 years how come it still small and when did you start to bonzai this tree?

[@mikkeln90]

What a difference! Your vids Are awesome ! Great inspiration :) looking forward to the next one already. . Keep up the great work :) take care..

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks so much. I am really happy in the transformation but the tree really needs time to develop more

[@rigbreakers]

With my watering system set up and my part shaded area. I lost three trees this year they didnt have any size on them yet but im really getting discouraged.

[@chiefmorning7791]

hi sir is there a way to contact you I have a cypress I collected and I was wondering if you would look at the photos of it and maybe could give me some advice as to what to do with it. thanks

[@chomochuong3mien872]

Thanks for the video

[@michaelbozeman3948]

I think it needs to lose the 1st & 3rd branches on viewers right and 2nd branch on viewer left. Have you thought about that option. Appears to symmetrical as is. Would love to see the tree now

[@monique33333]

¡ Thanks for sharing, i've learned a lot from watching your "How to Bonsai" series !

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Monique I am really glad to hear that I am helping you . I just want to help more people get into bonsai and enjoy all it has to offer. Great to hear from you

[@zoricarajic2117]

Hi Paul, waiting for more tutorials from you :)

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Zorica Rajic Hopefully soon. You can see updated photos once in a while at instagram.com/OrlandoBonsaiTV

[@TommyStGeorge]

I would love to see how the tree looks now.

[@edwardhudson7790]

Excellent jobI

[@riedelr]

Where did you go man? post more videos please!!!!

[@mashrequl7164]

When will you post an update?

[@ignacio1094]

Hello, I know this has nothing to do with this video. But recently someone gave me a mugo pine as a gift and I wonder if it can be grown in tropical climate?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Mugo Pines can be grown in Hardiness Zone: 2 - 8. They don't do all that well in hot locations.

[@xxx52bmo43]

Hey Paul can you thread graft a bougainvillea?

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

You could but I wouldn't suggest it. The wood is too soft so the drill hole would rot out quickly and you'd lose the branch

[@xxx52bmo43]

There goes that idea. Thank you for the response.

[@angie3504]

Nice structure

[@physicsofdemolition]

Hope you're okay post hurricane!!

[@erieclark8545]

When are you going to make another video?

[@Goodmorningroosterlive]

wow dude. you are good

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

+GoodMorningRooster Thank you , but like everyone else I'm still learning too

[@ThePhobosAnomally]

Now that you have a new bonsai dog, you just have to make a new video. :)

[@eragonstinovrah7711]

Very good

[@chillintensity]

what should I do to my podocarpus in the winter im from ohio

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Treat it as a sub-tropical tree. Which means that it can handle sub-freezing weather but not for prolonged time. So either keep it indoors or in a garage with some sunlight during the winter's coldest days

[@chillintensity]

awesome that was my plan for this winter. this is my first bonsai and I really don't want it to die. I've been non stop with the research and I found that your video are a great source of knowledge.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

chillintensity Thanks very much. I gear my videos to the new bonsai artist to answer the questions everyone has in the beginning. My goal is to jump start newbies so that they can become better artists quicker. Good luck

[@charlesmnz1962]

Hi, are you planning to do some new vids?

[@bizarreasmr]

Really miss your videos!!!!!

[@gmatty2975]

Great Video. with the tree opened up there's so much more to see. look forward to more on this tree. As for frequency of video's.......i believe in quality over quantity, and in this case we had 48 minutes worth. ;0)

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Gwyn I'm glad you saw that too. I knew that tree was in there but it was hidden by all the foliage. Its needs to fill back in now and then it will really be nice. More quality is my feeling too, but I've got some good ones in mind soon

[@jonezkat]

When is your next video, can't wait!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Henry that is so nice for you to say! I have some time coming off soon and lots of cool projects so hopefully very soon

[@ethangilbert1056]

what happened where is the videos ?

[@jlopezjonathan]

Dont worry for the delay on videos i think you have the most patient audience lol

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks very much Jonathan. I have so many videos in mind so I think I put more pressure on myself to get them out. I appreciate that though

[@Manjugardening]

verry nice

[@outsiderdf]

Kind of like a long needled Yew.

[@ryankaban2642]

how old is this tree

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Ryan Kaban somewhere around 25 years

[@ryankaban2642]

i have a two year old podocarpus that im starting to wire

[@ryankaban2642]

thanks for the fast response

[@gilbertogoncalvesbaptista4781]

if it's possible for a Portuguese subtitle thank you

[@UrzuS3V3N]

please come back! would be nice to pick your brain... :-)

[@edwardhudson7790]

Ive been taught by William Vilvanis and Julian Adams

[@Avdol83]

I have a friend who is very much into Bonsai. I will definitely be forwarding this channel to him. I sent you a message. If you're interested at all, feel free to email me. Thanks!

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Thanks very much share the videos with everyone!! I appreciate it

[@titojojo8600]

Hi

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Hello :)

[@nancyfahey7518]

😢 I killed my beautiful podocarpus. 😭

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

Don’t give up. Everyone loses trees but it’s worth it when you succeed

[@aiebalias4975]

Too many talk

[@brama100]

This guy is sexy and makes beautiful Bonsai... I hope he's OK.

[@OrlandoBonsaiTV]

brama lol. Thank you. So far Orlando is doing good during the hurricane

[@brama100]

OrlandoBonsaiTV: Glad you're doing well and hopefully still w/ no hurricane damage. We should celebrate with you making a new Bonsai video... and you should film it while your shirtless. Why should you suffer in heavy fabric in that Florida heat just so you can make a new video?