How to create a Bonsai tree (DIY)

In this movie we teach you how to create your very own Bonsai tree from a nursery plant. For more information see:
www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/...
The movie follows a five-step approach to growing a Bonsai tree; selecting a tree, pruning, wiring, repotting and Bonsai care. The tree we style in this movie is a Juniper.
Credits:
Aydio - Music
Clingendael - Japanese garden
Bob Ruitenbeek - Technical supervision
Teunis Jan Klein - Deshima Bonsai

[@kayleeatkins771]

Tree: Just a trim please Him: laughs in bonsai

[@NOLASkaGuitarist]

"Don't worry we're just going to create a more compact design"

[@shawdo_yt]

Extended period of quarantine has led me here to grow a bonsai to talk to

[@noname-lk7jb]

Same

[@agusjuliastika4326]

You right 😌😌😌

[@AloofAthlete979]

I do that but with tomatoes

[@irwinkaye8001]

After trimming roots, fit into pot.

[@billwookie1946]

5 months later:(

[@223o]

Saw lots of comments asking this so thought ide write my own. These trees aren’t genetically miniature, they aren’t malnourished. They are a regular tree that is kept small through rigorous pruning and trimming/ repotting of the root system. There are bonsai trees over 1000 years old that are less than 2 meters high. Truely amazing and a very dedicated art form. If you want to start, junipers and ficus trees are cheap good starters :)

[@TangerineUser2]

I seen a natural bonsai before, it looked pretty cool

[@justinmagee2203]

They’re small because the pot is small hence the definition of the word bonsai. You need to pay attention. Bonsai means shallow pot planting. That is what makes the trees small. Malnourished?! Hahaha learn things before you say things.

[@TangerineUser2]

@@justinmagee2203 plants can grow out of their pots…. And in fact some trees can grow out of their pots. (Money trees) I think what you mean is that it’s an artificial tree that’s trained to be small. Just to clarify more of why I am wrong. But seriously it was like a dwarf tree

[@whiplash6548]

@@justinmagee2203 you know plants can grow out of their pots right. They aren't just magically small, why would they evolve to be lower on the ground and get less sunlight than other trees. "Hahaha learn things before you say things" right back atcha

[@mattbrown3549]

223o- Bonsai trees over 1000 years old? Where are those trees?

[@joelkillingsworth8010]

This is basically gardening bondage

[@lokiwolfe7132]

Joel Killingsworth I wheezed Lol

[@robertkrogmeier8021]

But not so sexy.

[@thenobody3225]

that plant got some sexy curves i guess

[@iamaduckquack]

Daddy, prune me harder.

[@dirkklapzeiker4891]

Haha u killed me LOL

[@gedeyudistirasatriadeva4869]

I don't have any particular reason to watch this video but i watch it anyway.

[@swaindame]

bruh

[@baxtyr]

ima make this shit.

[@sarahhoneysmith8298]

Gede Yudistira Satria Deva some

[@homaneeshomane]

Thanks for sharing Gede !

[@moonstruckrevera6861]

Which country are u from? R u hindu?

[@MetalTalkPodcast]

Came here for knowledge, stayed for the hilarious comments

[@extrabass287]

Him: now reshaping the tree 20 seconds later: *cuts the tree in half*

[@turn3423]

Step 1: wait 15 years

[@gergo231]

why?????

[@hildaalintria7484]

Bruh 😂😂

[@nevaehklugel8617]

Or go find a baby tree in the woods

[@wakalakesh]

@@nevaehklugel8617 is not that simple, you have to constantly take care of the bonsai and give it his shape, if is in the trees no one ever before has give it the shape or apply the treatment, so you still have to wait, but is the same with every plant, thats the thing about them, look at them while growing, that maybe will remind you that you too, or you can have a herb like marihuana, those are more faster hahahaha, i mean i have some but i also have cactus, a lot of haha

[@tylerduma1910]

Gatito Wut?

[@papertheproducer]

"you can safely remove up to 1/3 of tee trees foliage" proceeds to remove 80%

[@papertheproducer]

Krumzebell Abethabek lmao YOU can but I won’t

[@Relayzy1]

Right looks skinny af now

[@mnmnmn7051]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@WTHFX]

It was at least half for sure.

[@trassl3celick304]

Livin life on the edge

[@raraavis7782]

What really cracks me up, is that my regular indoor plants tend do die, if I so much as look at them the wrong way. I would have never guessed a plant could take so much manhandling and go on thriving.

[@Swess2908]

Rara Avis ikr i can only grow a bean

[@SimonSozzi7258]

That's because you don't have a green thumb. Plants do thrive after being pruned, in fact it is a method used to revitalize plants, such as pruning a rose Bush to get several flowering phases over the course of the season rather than just one.

[@WoollyStudio]

Must be referring to the wire-twining step 😂

[@user-kl1zr1tz6m]

What really cracks me up is your profile pick it looks like you’re trying to do some bonsai!!

[@fabulously695]

They probably don’t have enough light or the soil is wrong. If you use soil that doesn’t drain well enough(like anything Miracle-gro) then it won’t live long. If you use potting soil, you’d always want to add some horticultural sand and warm gravel into it

[@TheSelfAwakening]

This looks like a real soul healing hobby, i am seriously considering it. Just need to learn some more, i always try to learn everything there is about a hobby before diving in. Thanks for the video, greetings from Serbia.

[@manuelkindermann9040]

It definitly is my brother, i hope you still find joy in it✌🏻

[@mirzamahboobaraeva1172]

Tried this on my mango tree, now it's a jackfruit tree

[@davudlastname2545]

Well jackfruit can taste good

[@MsBoocy]

😂😂

[@hildaalintria7484]

😂😂😂 bruh

[@thilakasiripremachandra2027]

Mirza Mahboob Ara Eva

[@KHALED-zt8ls]

😅

[@ralphkintzer5353]

This is by far the best beginner's guide and introduction to Bonsi that I have watched to date. Thank you sir.

[@clive363]

This video is so informative for me as beginners thank you

[@oliveambros9887]

Me too. Very clear instructions and said very slowly… I love it. I will subscribe to this guy

[@SuistiniIsti]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@hojdog]

Remember to use chopsticks to remove soil otherwise this won't be a real Japanese Bonsai tree

[@RajSingh-qc6lq]

Remember to also use brain.exe to find most convenient stick like object around you. So a drum stick if you're a drummer, chop sticks if you're in Japan... or an Asian country that uses chopsticks with billions of them around. Literally billions. Believe me, I know. Sometimes trillions, but most times billions.

[@ruffys9282]

u stole my pic

[@5molotok5]

someone stole my chopsticks....what do i do??? my bonsai is going to die!!!! without my chopsticks i can not even water them! Someone please help!!!

[@joseraynortibor334]

Dammit

[@neschek358]

I use Absolut vodka Plastic sticks...for cocktails...

[@oldschoolskatefool]

I guess from sometime in the early to mid 90's, my dad took interest in bonsai trees and started experimenting with growing his own. The amount of work and time it takes to create one beautiful Bonsai is awe inspiring. The richness of Japanese and Asian culture in general, the dedication and the firm believe anything can be cultivated and refined to an art, seems to be sometimes lost in translation due to cultural misunderstandings. I was considering maybe trying to experiment a bit with Bonsai and just landed on this video as a quick reference..

[@bonsaiempire]

Hey Dan, thanks for sharing - I hope you get started with some experiments :)

[@fakiirification]

do it! grab a shrub at the local home center and see what you can make of it in a few years.

[@csrb338]

How’s the bonsai’s coming along?

[@SuistiniIsti]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@uhclem]

This is a great idea for seniors who want a bonsai but don't have 30 or 40 years to wait for a proper one to grow.

[@martacoco731]

I thought bonsais are just a bonsai tree that grows like that ,but its all in cutting and shaping ! Amazing ill get a treee tomorrow and do all of this !!

[@efosaetc.6279]

Did you get the tree? How did it go? Do you already have an idea of how you want it to lool in the future? Are you gonna give an update video or something? You cant let me die of curiosity. Or would you?

[@martacoco731]

@@efosaetc.6279 hello! I bought a little tree and i tried my best to twist it and cutnit gently etc ! It looks so nice, it was for my mum as she loves bonsais i would post a picture if u give me an email lol i dont post youtube videos but this video helped mee

[@TheSica619]

@@martacoco731 is it still alive??

[@martacoco731]

@@TheSica619 soooo i bent it and took the wires off sfter 2 months, it still lives!

[@TheSica619]

@@martacoco731 may i see it please?? :) would be really inspiring

[@aiden3373]

Never cared about gardening in general, except helping my aunt out here and there. But this Bonsai stuff has got me spellbound

[@JUDGExNOCTURNAL]

People tell me I am too critical because I do as you do. Thank you for being careful. Your designs are beautiful.

[@CrazyHybridChick]

I never knew so much went into shaping/making a bonsai tree. No wonder they cost so much!

[@yoteslaya7296]

most bonsai's price is due to age

[@alaskamadelin1236]

I remember 15 years ago I wanted a bonsai tree, when I finally got one ,I didn't value it and it was dying,so I gave it away, the person that has the bonsai takes good care of it.

[@ethanellard9057]

"first we untangle the root carefully using chopsticks" * starts going ham on the roots, stabbing them with chopsticks.

[@zoroark300]

Damn I was really hoping no one had commented this yet

[@colinwatson8568]

I was thinking the same thing. Dood just destroyed all the root hairs. This is quite sad anyone who knows what root hairs are knows that this is causing "transplant shock" and sometimes this could actually be fatal.

[@woutmoerman711]

True but afterwards you treat the tree as a barely rooted cutting. High humidity and moderate sunlight. And conifers can absorb moisture and nutrients by their foliage.

[@chrishatton9235]

I laughed so hard at this, I had totally forgotten the term "going ham" on something!

[@iamaduckquack]

@@colinwatson8568 Which is why you only repot when it's absolutely needed and only when the tree is healthy and strong

[@stellasark]

It is a good overall tutorial for basic bonsai making. I don’t see a reason for all the negative comments.

[@yoteslaya7296]

because everyone on youtube is a know-it-all and wants to spew their flaccid opinion all over the internet like people actually care

[@igorrizvic6008]

I really like bonsai trees..I find it so relaxing when dealing with bonsai tree..it looks like an art piece...

[@danielnewman4876]

What a work of art in no time, thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill, now i am busy, i am going to put in practice

[@ragnhildleth7960]

Quarantine lead me to watch bonsai tree videos for three hours straight... i-

[@chantalimbeault8208]

Thank you for this! A lot of other channels I've looked at focus on how to prune an already-started bonsai that you buy but very few show how to start your own from a normal tree

[@olafgasbrickie]

Check herons bonsais

[@k8marlowe]

So helpful. Thank you for sharing! I think I’ll enroll in your course now.

[@jsinger1725]

Compared to the first starter kit video you make this is awesome, everything is so good explained and very detailed wiring and branch positioning. Great vid.

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@zahidaali2328]

I love bonsai trees wish to create one day myself

[@user-rb2lr2dx9x]

Snow Vril

[@hieule6690]

Snow Vril p😣😣😖

[@pushpalatha9883]

1

[@themotivatedgardenergarden7822]

Well done super video.very well articulated and the demonstration is crystal clear

[@waynethebarber1095]

So lets see your video on how to trim a bonsai....

[@bonsaiempire]

Thanks! I wanted to present the techniques in a way so people can really do it themselves! The online Bonsai course is here: www.bonsaiempire.com/courses/getting-started

[@jeisonnunes6499]

Bonsai Empire mundocelvajen

[@wallstreethamster8341]

good to see he included a plant in his wire sculpture.

[@tirlio]

There is something brutal about this whole process.

[@gorkhalibandana9565]

Wow , amazing beautiful bonsai 🌳

[@ashleydah27]

It's basically braces for a tree!

[@khaithacbonsaitunhienngusa7689]

Dana Homsi có g Xa lộ

[@khaithacbonsaitunhienngusa7689]

Dana Homsi hh

[@funkblack]

Yeah, but you crook the tree.

[@pratapsinghkanishk]

Yeah, after cutting it's head off.

[@ecstaticpenguin768]

Poor little tree got crooked and stunted.

[@danielnewman4876]

like for humans, discipline and hard training, makes a better and more valuable man, great job, thanks sir

[@Bw40099]

i have a tiny white pine sapling and a tiny juniper i grew both from seed and i’m super excited that the white pine sprouted

[@BonsaiTricksAndaLotMore_ayan]

Great work! Keep it up.

[@roshinvarghese6111]

Well demonstrated. It looked so easy when I watched the video although I know how difficult it is for an unskilled person like me. Thank you.

[@Americanvishesham]

Looks so beautiful 😊thank you for sharing

[@thejackbonsai8201]

Movement of the trunk is really good

[@gardenofedencoltd..3048]

Thank you very much Sir, this is the most explicit Bonsai video I have found ever.

[@realname2404]

A dentist is a bonsai artist with teeth. Braces and wires wrapped around teeth for years to attain better aesthetics. " most beautiful angle for display "

[@PeacefulPeteable]

That's more an orthodontist thing. I'd say a dentist is more like a millwright.

[@Kyle-gw6qp]

Some people actually do need braces though.

[@anushkazahintahia3040]

7

[@danahougen7374]

This is so rad! I honestly never thought much about bonsai or the process. It's amazing. Patience is obviously required. Near the end you mentioned making sure the wire wasn't damaging the stems. I'm wondering "what if"? I would love to know more or see a follow-up video. Thank you for peaking my interest. You did a beautiful job. 🥰

[@SuistiniIsti]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@nooneofimportance741]

rad?

[@sonalchauhan4775]

It was a great and useful techniques, thank you for sharing

[@user-xf9vt7mk8z]

Very grateful for the expanded master class. I've been looking for such a video for a long time.

[@revellaleif1212]

💯

[@user-on3sp4ib8y]

Спасибо за русские субтитры. Спасибо ещё раз за ясность и четкость объяснения !Подписка , лайк и ждём , с нетерпением, новых видео!!!

[@SuistiniIsti]

Urraa 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MonPrinCeCyCLoPe]

Simple, Pratique et Efficace! merci pour ce tuto!!

[@tacratt6091]

I have 5 bonsai trees I got in 1977, they are beautiful trees now at almost 45 years old!

[@yoteslaya7296]

what kinds do you have?

[@Panda72021]

My mother got me a bonsai kit for my 23rd birthday, and I'm pretty nervous about starting it (typical fear of screwing something up and hurting/killing the tree). After watching your video I feel a bit more optimistic and may start considering planting those bonsai seeds (obviously it will take a few years for them to grow, but it should make for an interesting project/experiment). Thanks for the video...I'm sure I will use it as reference whenever I get around to planting and caring for my trees.

[@NidokingOtsutsuki]

i recommend starting with a cutting from any tree.

[@SuistiniIsti]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@judisamo]

ngl, this video is so stress relieving

[@user-tr3gk4uk8o]

韓国の盆栽の初心者です。 いろいろ勉強になります。 ありがとうございます。

[@m2erick1]

Que belleza…espero tener uno pronto.

[@Cyber_Kriss]

Wow... Magnificent work, buddy !

[@sadao2002]

Great video. Greetings from Brazil. Thanks.

[@alichiffra6455]

When sculpting meets gardening: Bonsai 🌳

[@arghentrock]

This is very informative and helpful for beginner bonsai tree growers.

[@oddiethepug2355]

Ok, I’m making a bonsai tree!

[@gregjones4983]

Thanks! Starting my 1st bonsai tomorrow from a 5yo evergreen bush that never did much. Great ideas!

[@virginiacampos7250]

Best tutorial I've seen, thank you!

[@Jharieltravel]

Just got my 1st ever bonsai so suddenly im curious how they make it as a bonsai! First take care the.plant for years.. prune , .wiring and transplant it! Great turorial! Awesome!

[@nefferospina9102]

Fenomenal, excelente 👍👏 pedagogía, motivas el interés por emprender esta bonita tarea. Muchas gracias por hacerlo con traducción al español, muy chévere👍 😜

[@matiasduarte6286]

Seeing him do all that with the exposed roots gets me so fucking nervous

[@ertgb_]

its ok you can remove over half the roots

[@plainjane8870]

Great video! Thank you for sharing. An updated picture of your bonsai could be cool.

[@raycooper4346]

Excellent video, very clear step by step. Thank you

[@NandurChannel]

Wow wow would be a beautiful bonsai candidate, thank you for sharing my friend's knowledge

[@kisaemchannel5209]

Like....salam hormat

[@gardeningwithtravelingcook5603]

Very well work really help to start a new plant as bonsai kindly mention soil mixture as well for more information about tree.. Thanks

[@bonsaiempire]

Perhaps read about bonsai soil on our site: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/bonsai-care/advanced/bonsai-soil

[@LifeWithSana5]

This is just what I needed. Thank you

[@Mohajereene]

Thank you for sharing the video 👍👍👍

[@deedeefbchannel5314]

OMG, I have that plant at my garden.. hehe.. didn’t know it can be Bonsai.. I buy because so beautiful 😅

[@greentouches]

Nice video. Useful tips. The product is awesome. Lot of explanations and details. I will share the video. I recommend it for persons that need to improove their gardening skills. 👍👍👍

[@sawsanhibout5991]

Such a beauty! Thanks a million

[@worldscricket9998]

Thats the real art bro

[@pierremp5957]

Its amazing! 🤔I see like 2 leggs under, at the beginning of the tree.

[@Lumimyrsky]

The way they just bend the trunk makes my plant loving heart ache 😂 I'm terrified that I'd just end up breaking it haha!

[@mariaeuv7694]

Thanks for sharing. It reminds me of how I craft my Christmas tree every year. 😂

[@SoComposed]

I thought this was Bonsai Empire, not stick in a pot empire. But I'll judge only on what I see. And in judging from what I see, this is a great video if you wish to have a stick in a pot! Perfect explanation, job done! No years needed like with bonsai, only one day and BOOM, stick in a pot! 🤣🤣

[@lisaandreatta9111]

Two questions: - How old should the plant be, before you start shaping it like this? 3-4 years or even younger? - What are the wires you use made of? I heard there are different types for different purposes (iron, aluminum etc..) By the way, gorgeous video and super clear explanation! Thanks :)

[@bugchecanlubo5424]

what kind of wires. thank you

[@gamingseries7652]

I have started my 8onsai tree with money plant,this season end gotta some young branches.

[@latentheinz]

Watch it with almost no sound Thought he was an Aniki! Until .. Thanks for the video! Arigato

[@mommasond]

Very inspiring. Thank you.

[@toughmanrandysavage3077]

6:58 bonsai pot is not amused

[@AmanExplorerBoy]

Lol

[@lorenidustv9452]

lmao

[@dakotahlavender]

Looks like a Cyber Man

[@mamon99519]

😂

[@iamaduckquack]

-_-

[@RubyvuBonsai]

Awesome tutorial!! Just wonder how the tree look now after 4 years.

[@turkey0165]

That was Very interesting the basic of Bonzai, thanks for the video!

[@wasteddragon8201]

I was under the impression that you had to cut leaves in half to make the tree eventually grow smaller leaves. That you gave the plant enough to survive but not to grow. But nevermind all that, just grab a sapling and bend and cut it into shape! Instant sort of Bonsai!

[@birbeepog]

I’m 100% doing this especially for my other plants since they big

[@birbeepog]

My mom is gonna help me since she is a good at wiring bonsai

[@AriesArriesgado]

Will you put it under sun after that, or just half shade while the tree is recovering from the pot? Ty

[@sugiartostudio455]

this guy very talented... big love from indonesia... 👍👍

[@wealthaddict8800]

In from missouri about middle in the US. In my yard we have two mimosa trees growing and babies will sprout out of the ground in many places. I think it would be cool to Bonsai one. Beutiful Juniper. Thank you!

[@UhYeahWhateverDude]

It is IMPERATIVE that you use chop sticks to remove the soil. If you don’t, you will not be allowed to prune a tree in front of a traditional Japanese backdrop and will just be known as the weird white guy that likes little trees.

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

>implying bonsai isn't normally just strange asian guys who like little trees

[@GwenBear]

I'm quite certain I'd be known as the weird white guy that likes little trees regardless of whether or not I use chop sticks.

[@bonsaiempire]

lol :D

[@ficky5609]

In the old days, the Japanese they don't use wires tho.

[@BarreraProjects]

an other white dude trying to hard

[@plantafersal3075]

Essa é uma aula top demais, e também gratuita, muito obrigado por passar o seu conhecimento, sou sou do Brasil.

[@SuistiniIsti]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@nayanasailenchoudhury1412]

Corectly explained video...I got what I wanted. Thank you very much Sir.

[@JaveriaKitchen]

Beautiful decorated 👍👍

[@roelsnip6450]

It's amazing how many cool comments on this video about a bonsai tree.

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Thx for sharing What's type of wire do u use for trunk and branches? How often do you add fertilizer and what npk ratios

[@woutmoerman711]

This usually is soft aluminium wire with a brown lacquer. Available in bonsai shops.

[@nooneroams]

Beautiful bonsai.❤

[@dikanaminegardenbonsaitree989]

salam dari jakarta indonesia , mari berbagi pengetahuan bonsai , terimakasih..🙏

[@hullarabaloo]

all you really need to create a bonsai tree: chopsticks

[@domib.3924]

how to create a bonsai tree step 1: grab a bonsai tree

[@francisruizyamba6149]

Domi B. Lol

[@waterlemon5434]

Dammit just blew 400,000

[@imjaysn8743]

bonsai trees are created, not a specific species. He took a normal juniper. That would've grown much bigger than it was within a small time frame, and created a juniper bonsai. That will not exceed a certain amount of growth now. All bonsais are "normal" trees, that go through a process to make it a "bonsai" tree.

[@marchel1162]

@imjaysn .. thanks ur so helpful

[@isaq6345]

It already a bonsai tree lol

[@jmBackyardfarm7360]

Thankyou for the sharing 🌳🌳☀️

[@GCBonsai]

Bonsai Bonsai Bonsai - A tree of Legacy!