How to Make Bonsai from Azalea🌸*EASY*

[@alandouthwaite6980]

My interest in bonsai only started 2yrs. ago at the age of 84 and made almost all the beginners mistakes. Since watching hundreds of videos, I am getting better !!! It was only yesterday that I bought a potted Azalea from a local nursery and when I got home I decided to find out what to do with it. I searched on U Tube and soon came across this video, I had glanced through a few others but they mostly showed me how much better they were than me but yours has shown me exactly what to do with mine and for that I am extremely grateful. Mine is a single trunk and is certainly too good to spoil but with the guidance you have given I can't wait to start . Thank you so much !!!

[@howardmckeown7187]

i thought l was an oldy beginner, one year in, now 66, good luck on your journey

[@alandouthwaite6980]

You too "young man" !!! At least there isn't a lot of digging !😂😅😊

[@KC-do5zs]

Yay for you! I’m 70 and just decided I’m going to start with an azalea. Loved this guy and how down to earth he is! Now I need to find a bonsai club in my area! My hubby is 86 and pretty much “bonsai-ed’ our two eucalyptus trees. So maybe we will both get into this lovely hobby. Happy New Year!

[@swimminwitdafishes8059]

Another late starter as I’m 75. I’m learning plant propagation techniques to be able to start with small plants as the mame size appeals to me.

[@kennethknott3677]

absolutely love that you are getting started at 84! what an inspiration. I hope you have a decade or two of health to see your work. what a legacy. I am 63 and felt too old to start! love the enthusiasm of this young guy in the video. love bonsais!

[@Elizabethmarie9999]

I work as a plant technician where I take care of various plants in businesses and residential spaces. Needless to say, I need to know a lot about many types of plants! I just got assigned an account with Bonsai trees and now I am obsessed and cannot learn fast enough! This is the first video I’ve seen that actually made me feel like I could do this myself! Can’t wait to watch more. Also, I did not see a “Thanks” button.

[@notionbonsai]

Awe nice! I'm glad I could give you the confidence to work on your own trees! Bonsai doesnt have to be a difficult art! (time consuming though!!) lol

[@rubene4403]

It’s very easy to get obsessed. I’m always looking for more trees.

[@ptaylor7782]

There’s a thanks button now, maybe THANKS to you

[@redeyestones3738]

So you're saying you get paid minimum wage to carry a spray bottle at offices and restaurants? You make it sound f like your job is more intense than it is

[@fiestaturbo1287]

⁠​⁠@@redeyestones3738 what would it matter what wage she is on?

[@jenniferramsey3725]

As a bonsai beginner who was very intimidated to start making cuts and struggling to find the front of my tree, I found your videos both very helpful and very accessible, so thank you!

[@notionbonsai]

I'm glad I am able to help! 😊 Bonsai doesn't have to be difficult!

[@Chercher4848]

It took me a few weeks of starring at the specimen b/f I realized I need to start at the trunk revealing the base. Once I got that things started to make sense. Honestly watching over & over is very helpful & Adam is great at explaining what & why. ❤️

[@joshslackslack8115]

Just remember bonsai is an art and just like all art everyone does things differently and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@joshslackslack8115]

Just remember bonsai is an art and just like all art everyone does things differently and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder

[@williamkruger1866]

You make THE BEST tutorial videos on any topic which of course would m make you the best bonsai tutorial video maker as well. Thank you so much for doing what you do and sharing what you do SO WELL with us!!!...Hopefully I can get to sleep tonight as I have work tomorrow but I seem to be on a little binge watching spree with your videos(only 4 so far)...thanks again and please keep on SHARING!!! Much love all ways always!!!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey there! I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying the tutorials so much. It's always exciting to know that the passion for bonsai is spreading. Thanks a ton for the binge-watching spree! I hope the videos can inspire your projects!

[@zorasalichova]

Very happy to find your professional and non intimidating videos!! I have literally killed 6 juniper plants n my a king rookie mistakes during the bonsai process. I appreciate your technique and delivery. Plants have feelings too!

[@WoodcrestBonsai]

I just started a new channel called Bonsai by Alan. I'll be making videos on my juniper collection in the very near future. Please com by and support my channel. Thanks!

[@sheilaevans7590]

This was the best tutorial ever, very clear explanation with no faffing about. Now I can try and improve my bonsai skills all thanks to you.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! I am glad you found this useful! 🙂

[@markellis1777]

This is LITERALLY my favorite bonsai video ever! I just bought two Osakuzuki Pink Satsuki Azalea shrubs and want to turn them into bonsai. Your video showed me EXACTLY what I need to do and you did a GREAT job explaining and demonstrating! Autumn here in Illinois, USA started just yesterday so I think it best to wait until spring to do the work, but now I know how to proceed. Thank you! Short background, I purchased an Azalea bonsai a year ago and just laid it to rest (☠) this week after trying to save it from root rot. I'm not sure if it was truly healthy when I purchased it, but I think I over watered. I'm hoping for better luck this time, and I believe your video will start me on my path to success. 😊🌺

[@DaphnePotts-mj9fh]

Excellent demonstrations showing everything up close. Also lots of good tips, nice easy watching

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Daphne 😀

[@rivera0822]

Thank you so much for this super informative video! Bonsai “trees” are so expensive so to get tutorials with these more affordable shrubs are more accessible for folks like me who are too scared to start with bonsai because I don’t want to mess up and kill the $25 itty bitty tree in the 4inch pot. Starting with more affordable and more readily available plants like this will help me get some practice and build up confidence.

[@robertawestbrooks9531]

❤❤❤❤

[@notionbonsai]

I wish you the best in your Bonsai Journey! By no means does Bonsai have to be super expensive 🤗

[@paulsephton5636]

Like Jennifer below, I am a bonsai beginner who was concerned regarding pruning, (in truth, everything about it really)Your videos give the viewer the confidence to give things a try, thank you so much

[@bobbd6543]

Great to meet you at Tony's event. Looking forward to seeing your video after watching this you really know how to create. Thank you for travelling all that way. What a fantastic video, brilliant 👍

[@elainekeyworth9773]

Hi I found your videos very good for a beginner. Your information and instruction was very clear. Thankyou.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Glad you liked it! 😀😀

[@helenshort2000]

With watching your video on making a bonsai tree out of Azalea bush , I have bought a bush to do my own Azalea bonsai I have found your videos really helpful wish me luck that they turn out as good as yours .

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one Helen! I hope they do well for you!!!

[@jlm17533]

After watching you I now want to try making one ! Learning a lot from your channel THANK YOU 🙏

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice! 🤗

[@BRYANPAZ-k3e]

Love all the information and your future bonsai’s will be beautiful

[@pesoverwatch9324]

I wish I was into Bonsai when I was as young as you, I am 55 now and just started! Nice content, keep up the good works!

[@abrachupacabra]

You are such a great, positive and kind person ❤ Thanks for sharing your hobby and experience 🤗🌿🌳

[@notionbonsai]

Awe thank you so much! 🤗 Thank YOU for watching 🌱🌲

[@german.gorbachov]

Loved your video. You actually just convinced me to start my bonsai journey with azalea! Thank you for the beaming personality you bring into your videos!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Thank you very much! This is so great to hear!! I wish you the best on your Bonsai experience 😁 I will have lots more videos to come!!

[@german.gorbachov]

​@@notionbonsai Thanks! I liked your approach and decided to subscribe for more. Keep it up!

[@dahlmasen3084]

Thanks to you and your channel I just bought my first Azalea today😍🌸

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice one! I hope you make it into a beautiful Bonsai 😄

[@dahlmasen3084]

@@notionbonsai I’m going to try! It has 4 trunks so I have 4 tries I guess haha! It’ll be my first bonsai that I’m making myself😁

[@omarquinterocano8970]

Hi everyone, excuseme for my eglish. I am from Colombia and I have some bonsais. Thanks for your video. I saw all of video and it was very iteresting

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Omar! Thanks very much!! 🙂

[@almab586]

Interesting bonsai 🌺 Azalea tutorials with some good looking red haired 🧑🏻‍🦰 young man 🫰🏻🥂👏🏼🎬

[@wietzebrandsma3293]

great to watch your videos and get inspired. I can't wait for spring now.

[@notionbonsai]

Glad you like them!

[@davidmorgan3508]

Aussie Dave here again, nice work on your azaleas 😊. In my soil mix for my Azaleas and Gardiner's I add about 1-2% granular sulphur to my mix 😊😊

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Dave! Thanks so much! Is this just raw sulphur? What does this do for them?

[@johnnycalories6500]

Professional plant sergeon, at its best !!🍄👍😇just fabulous 🌺🌺

[@Dr_Coe]

this was an absolutely wonderful video. I've always love azaleas and wanted to use them for bonsai. thanks for all the great demo and info.

[@timriley69]

really clear advice and instructions. I did a beginners bonsai course, but don't feel brave enough to spend a fortune on plants and tools. Nice to hear that I can get a £5 azalea bush to experiment on.

[@floor1man]

Azealas look like fun, can’t wait to see an update video.

[@notionbonsai]

They are! Thanks 😄I'll do an update when they flower! Here or on my Instagram 🙂

[@michaliareeton3247]

I just found your video today and l found it very interesting. As l have always wanted to have a go. So thank you. They came out so good when you had finished them.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you very much!! 🤗 Azalea make such great Bonsai

[@kamanadul]

Bagus bonsainya Mantap kawan semoga sehat selalu...amiin

[@tysonmccrary1]

You covered so much information in this video. I really enjoyed how you showed close ups of how you would cut certain branches and explained the future tree growth. Your propagation tips too were super helpful. Thank you very much for sharing this. This video was super awesome!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much Ripley! 😄🪴

[@ericvenzon9626]

Hello, what is the best alternative for acadama? We don't have that here @ south Canada. Thanks for the suggestion. Much appreciated. ❤

[@Chercher4848]

Amazing job on azaleas. I am new to bonsai & so far have juniper, blue spruce, few maples, sm heather & a dwarf pomegranate. I will refer back to this video when I get an azalea & just subscribed to your channel. Thank you. 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you very much! Oh wow thats a lot of nice species to work with! 😁

[@Chercher4848]

@@notionbonsai Thanks, I am learning allot from you. So far haven’t spent too much $ on plants but did buy a few maple seedlings from a local bonsai nursery & have them wired in “S” shape in gal tubs while the trunks thicken. I have always loved gardening but now look at plants/trees differently. I have a semi-dwarf olive in big pot that was was overgrown & as I started to cut it back just a little I discovered how wonderful the trunk is. Might dig it out, wire & then replant in a bonsai pot later on. Woo hoo, this is so much fun!

[@JanetCoulby]

Love them

[@robertjackson6664]

This is the first of your videos I have seen. You do a nice job of explaining what you are doing and showing it as well. I’m subscribing to your channel to see more of your videos. I’m still learning. Thank you!

[@BluDawg]

Wowza :) super informative, I’m diving in now to grow azalea bonsai, thank you

[@notionbonsai]

I am glad that this video was useful to you!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MrBohemianRhapsody]

Very clear advice. Nicely demonstrated and easy to understand.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much!! 😊

[@waiting92457]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge for Bonsai with us.

[@gamer1672]

i always luck out and find a single trunk azalea.I have four of them so far one i been growing for about 10 yrs.Nice trees!

[@notionbonsai]

Aww lucky you! How thick is the trunk on them?

[@allannrgaard7995]

saw you at Herons, you have come far, best of luck with your channel, good job on the azaleas

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice! Herons is a nice place for Bonsai! Thanks very much Allan 🙂

[@allannrgaard7995]

@@notionbonsai i just like to see young people putting efford into things, and you really are doing a good job. Looking forward to more nice videos from you in the future. i myself have just joined a small bonsai community here in Denmark

[@joegarland4885]

Three for the price of one is always a nice surprise, good luck with the the three Azalea Adam. Good presentation.

[@notionbonsai]

It really is Joe! Thanks very much 😊

[@pnw_mossback]

I like how you shot the tools. Great view for beginners.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Mossback Bear!

[@rjcmd]

Thanks

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you so much for your support Richard! 🌳❤️😀

[@Toaster-v1z]

Loved the video. I've always been fascinated by bonsai plants and I'm going to buy an Azalea the next trip to the garden store.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice!!

[@trackwireedmtooldie4039]

I am a beginner and really enjoyed your tutorial

[@angelapowell3094]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I find them very helpful and educational.

[@OjaiBonsai]

Cheers from Ojai California. We love bonsai! Keep it up brother

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Jason! 😀 hi from Ireland!!

[@harryellis7642]

I have recently decided to try a few azalea bonsai’s; So I plan to watch this video & any others that u produce! I enjoyed your style of presentation. Very easy to follow 👏

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice Harry! How did they go for you?

[@andrewredmond799]

Would recommend putting azealia cuttings in shade in a greenhouse or outside...love the video

[@kat7011]

Thank you so much! As a beginner I’ve found your videos wonderfully informative and inviting. I’m feel more confident in succeeding in my new endeavor! Many m blessings from Iowa, USA❤

[@notionbonsai]

Hi Kat! You're very welcome! 😊 I'm thrilled to hear that you find my videos informative and helpful in your Bonsai journey. 🌿🌸 It's great to know that you feel more confident in succeeding with your new endeavor. 🍀❤️ Best of luck with your Bonsai adventures! 🌳✨

[@aoooooooa]

Think ive started my journey today by killing a few of these gonna be intresting to c what happens. Thank you for the help in getting started hopefully a few survive the journey

[@notionbonsai]

Remember its best to only repot like this in spring!! 🙂 Good luck in your Bonsai Journey and welcome to the Notion Bonsai channel!!

[@aoooooooa]

@@notionbonsai Abit late for that but so far they are surviving atleast :P. Im abit curios thou as the leaves turn abit black from time to time. It goes away after watering. Is this normal?

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Your channel is very informative and therapeutic at the same time!

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thank you so much Lisa! 😊

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

great vid Adam! Yeah I bet the acidic fertiliser is keeping them happy. Btw I can't mix sphaggy in my soil because the birds come and dig it out sooner or later.

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Dave! Oh noo! Sometimes I catch crows taking some here but it's rare!

[@catm7140]

Great video,very helpful and very accessible,! i'm going to try it! thank you.

[@stevethorne6535]

Great video. I have an Azalea thats been in a pot for about 2 years after I got it from a garden store. I'm now very keen to have a go

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Steve! I hope it isnt too pot bound!! 🪴🪴

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Adam!!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Nigel! 🌳😄

[@rubene4403]

This is the first of your videos I’ve seen. I also have a couple of pink azaleas still in training. But I also noticed those little cup size pots you have. I was thinking you could use those when doing an air layer. I haven’t looked though your videos yet to see if you’ve made a video on that subject but I’ve got several thick truck trees and som small ones by air layers.

[@cynthiakane9928]

Oh my wait to you get a chance to see his video on air layering😊 that is the very first video that brought me to his channel I hope you enjoy it as much as I did God bless❤

[@cynthiakane9928]

Very glad to have come across your channel recently, I also am a beginner. I have followed Peter on Heron's Bonsai and have watched him for many years...he's so dedicated and easy to follow and understand and so are your videos😊 I'm an old timer I don't do Facebook let alone Instagram😅 but I would sure love to see the outcome of the Azalea when it blooms if you want to post it on KZbin thank you😅 nice to go straight to your channel and look up different videos thanks for providing that 😊

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great video for all bonsai enthusiasts Adam!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much Raymond!

[@ginovikinga3088]

Thanks for the tips. Going to look at an azaLea I have and see if I can do the same.

[@notionbonsai]

No problem Gino! Good luck in your Bonsai Journey!

[@gayefanner731]

Good morning Adam, just touching base as it seemed rude to merely comment on a couple of comments! You’re very blessed to have some very knowledgeable horticulturists contributing to your channel aren’t you?! We’re always learning eh? More power to your elbow🦾n God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Gaye!! Hope you are well 🤗 I sure am!! I love the Bonsai and horticultural community here on KZbin! Everyone is so helpful and friendly! Never stop learning 🌳💖🪴

[@Oldie416]

Great video, very well shown, greetings from the oldie from Germany👍

[@Kristinytree]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you so much for your support Kristin! 🙂🌳❤️

[@giertsenelisabeth9465]

So nice to see this video and all your tips

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks a lot

[@julidev1445]

Great vid and lots of to learn. Thanks so much. You are a genius.

[@neilgiddings5995]

Fantastic video. Inspiring and encouraging 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks very much Niel!

[@kuriseon]

I keep coming back to this video to 'study' for repotting my newly bought azaleas next spring. So informative. Question though: Would it make sense to mix an acidic compost in with the granular soil?

[@melissak.3578]

What a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@soonzach4017]

I am a new subscriber, your work is very interesting, thank you for sharing 👍

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you and welcome to the Notion Bonsai channel! 🥳🤗🌳

[@adstoop7885]

Many thanks for this very clear video and I will definitely get started. The Azalea in the Netherlands in Bonsai form are for sale, but you have to pay something for it. You are inspiring and clear in your story. I am curious about what the azalelas look like now 11 months later ?????????????. Big greetings from the Netherlands.

[@avilezi]

This was incredibly informative, entertaining, and insightful! Thanks so much for putting this together. It has given me the knowledge to give this a try. :D

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you very much! Let me know how it goes for you! 🤗🌳

[@avilezi]

@@notionbonsai I actually already did an azalea and it turned out really great! She got a little toasted with some hot weather we have here, so just trying to help her recover from that, but it was an amazing experience and I think it's started something special for me. 😁

[@stevebattle687]

Great video I'm new and learnt alot from you thanks

[@westempleman1160]

Hey brother thanks for the video I make bonsai near Seattle Washington, usa .azalea is a great species, I love your saw cut across the roots, in general horticulture we always treat azalea like this when planting in ground, well if you know what you are doing, air layering is super easy sometimes self layering with clumps of leaf litter, as a landscaper I found them every year in pruning season, in fact all of my azalea bonsai are from "free" rooted branches either air or ground layers.

[@a.k.h.channel]

Nice how to meke bonsai azalea thank you for sharing,good luck Mr

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@PennellBruce]

Very useful intro to basics...thank you

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks 😊

[@dangray]

Your channel has grow really fast. Cudos!

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks very much for your support Dan! 😊

[@miatumutch]

As an American I love hearing you say flars and ruts (flowers and roots)

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks haha!

[@tired.garden]

This is awesome because I was thinking of trying an Azalea bonsai this year

[@notionbonsai]

Aw thanks tired.garden! You totally should! They are a great species to work on!

[@raton_garden]

So beautiful plant making.

[@notionbonsai]

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[@Daria-qv6xq]

I love your channel so much^^ Thank you!)

[@notionbonsai]

Thank you 🤗 Im glad you like seeing what I do with trees!

[@bellebook5075]

Loved it, excited to try one

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks!! Good luck with yours! 😁

[@RussellStrosnider]

Do you daily water the cuttings as well? How wet do you keep the soil until new leaves start showing?

[@dannycraig6704]

Very much enjoyed this video. Big azalea fan. When you take cuttings what environment do you keep them in??

[@HadesTut0rials]

great video mate. Do you recommend training these straight away or should we grow them for a few years to thicken up the trunk?

[@shuancook9005]

Grow them on for years it will save so much time 👍🪴 Or buy bigger plants and chop them down to a stump then grow them on and chop back each year a much quicker way of doing it than potting up baby saplings 🪴🪴👍

[@stellahamm8629]

I just found your video and I really enjoy. ❤❤❤

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you!

[@girishbhatt5338]

Very nice tricks of making bonsai Thank you God bless you Here iam from India May u b encyclopaedia of bonsai❤

[@susanbigler3014]

Incredible! Was not aware of how easily you can propagate them😊. Can't wait to see their next 'grooming', and where you take their shape! 🌿🪴✂️🌼❤️

[@notionbonsai]

Hey Susan! Yeah! They root sooo easily its great! 😊

[@DaphnePotts-mj9fh]

Very interesting, must try

[@beastamer1990s]

Do you sacrifice locks of your hair or do you do big chops and let it grow back thicker?

[@МиленаВолк-ллл]

Such a wonderful video. Thanks a lot. Can this plant be in the same pot with another flower or they won't get along well enough? Best of luck for you from Belarus 🇧🇾🖐

[@notionbonsai]

I am not sure about potting them with other flowers! For a Bonsai I think it is best to keep them in their own pots. As a garden tree you could! Hi from Ireland!!

[@evasetyo2314]

Thank you, you told me how to multiply from cutting,

[@natrjack965]

Yet again, another great video. Will the hornbeam be going into a smaller pot, or will it stay in the pot it lives in now .. You have a great amount of knowledge for a young man ....its a real shame about Tony. I only wish I could have been there with you guys. I only live 40 mins from Tony......himself and yourself are a inspirational to me and other. Thanks, s Adam..

[@markweaver3497]

Very well thought out nice video. Have you ever tried lemon trees as bonsia? I love to grow lemon trees.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks Mark! I have tried to grow lemon from seed before but unfortunately they didnt make it! Might try it again with a much larger tree eventually!

[@jr.osorio7188]

Hi there! I have discovered your channel for causality, I love the garden, flowers and plants! you have given me a good idea to make one of these days. I am so sorry for my English, but I am trying to improve it every day and this is one way I have for do it. If it is possible, could you tell me the recipe for soil. Thanks in advance! Thanks for share it! And Greetings from Mexico City!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey JR! Your english is great!! The soil mix I use is a mix of Pumice, Akadama and Lava Rock. Hi from Ireland! 😄🌳

[@lildarkmatter8373]

Hi! I've heard a variety of answers to this question so I thought I'd ask someone who works with azalea. I'm planning on trying to make a few cannons double azalea this spring. Is it significantly more difficult to work with less common varieties of azalea, or is it close to the same? Thank you for making this video, it's definitely helped secure the plant I want to try for my first bonsai!

[@JeanineConnell]

Found this very helpful❤

[@josecarlosbarbosa8745]

Gostei, muito bom.. vou fazer uma.Obrigado

[@reeserlori6339]

Why did you keep the one in a regular pot and not a bonsai pot? Just wondering. I been watching for a while and I think I'm gonna try to bonsai.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Love gardening, but subscribing for that gorgeous accent!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you so much for supporting me and the channel! 😊

[@BonsaiFacil]

Hello, I just found your channel, the dirt jumping in my eye always happens to me and every time I say that I will wear sunglasses to transplant, but I don't hehehe. Good for you, greetings.

[@notionbonsai]

Its not a good experience haha!! Greetings from Ireland!

[@royv2903]

Thank you for your informative videos. I am new to Bonsai...Goy my first ficus ginsend tree as a gift. I am hooked on your videos. Thank you.

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice! Welcome to the world of Bonsai!! 😊🌳🤗💖

[@dcharrison]

Awesome work and knowledge. Cincinnati Ohio

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thanks DC Harrison 🙂

[@creatiffy]

Very helpful best on utube