How To Repot A Mugo Pine Bonsai 🌲Collab w/@grobonsai

In this Bonsai video I show you my process of Repotting a Mugo Pine Bonsai. This is a Collab with Darren George from @grobonsai I sent Darren a tree to work on and he sent me this Beautiful Mugo Pine!
Check out Darren's Video Here ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqKrhJ6NaJh6qsU
Hi everyone! Today, I will show you the steps that I take to successfully repot a Mugo Pine for Bonsai. If you are used to deciduous trees, it can seem a little daunting when faced with a Pine, as there are different ways we should approach them. Not to worry! In this easy step-by-step video, I break down everything you need to know when repotting a Mugo Pine - from the tools used, how to assess the health of the tree, when the best time is to repot, how much root to prune off, and more!
I think Mugo Pines are great for Bonsai because they have small needles, dense foliage, and adaptable growth habits. These hardy trees are well-suited for various Bonsai styles and responding well to pruning and shaping. Over time when they develop gnarled bark and twisted branches they can look ancient, while their year-round evergreen nature ensures constant visual interest. Mugo Pines come in diverse cultivars, providing options for Bonsai artists to explore. Their rugged aesthetic and resilience make them not only aesthetically pleasing but also valuable for beginners!
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00:00 - Intro.
00:23 - Unboxing The Mugo Pine from Darren.
02:14 - The Tools Used.
02:29 - About The Tree / Working on Pine Bonsai.
03:51 - How To Check If A Branch Is Alive.
04:14 - Removing Dead Branches And Pine Needles.
05:45 - When Is Best To Repot A Mugo Pine Bonsai?
06:34 - Revealing The Nebari (Surface Roots) / Loosening Up The Old Soil.
08:19 - Why You Should Keep Some of the Old Soil.
09:24 - Pruning The Roots.
10:07 - Repotting The Mugo Pine Bonsai.
13:14 - Wiring The Tree Into The Pot.
13:48 - Making Some Jins for Fun!
15:00 - Adding Spaghnum Moss.
15:17 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
15:55 - Outro.
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[@grobonsai]

You've done a great job with that tree, thanks for taking part in this collab, it was a lot of fun :D

[@notionbonsai]

Thanks Darren! 😄

[@user-dr9up1yp4i]

7:31 ​@@notionbonsai

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

Great work Adam! I'll be super interested to see how that mugo develops in future videos.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

This is an easy to follow excellent explanation for first repot on a nursery mugo. Great stuff Adam

[@TheKippBot]

This is gorgeous!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you!

[@masonbrowne6796]

Upload more times a week please easily my favourite bonsai chanel 😭

[@notionbonsai]

Hi! Thank you 🤗

[@annonymousname2.0]

lovely video. i was always excited to see peter chan's mugo pine videos so this was plesent. I had a potential video suggestion that ive been struggling to find good resources on as a beginner: how to identify common bonsai species. I am struggling with the diffrences between the types of pines and junipers etc. might be nice for some others getting into the hobby also

[@my_bonsai_and_koi]

Hi, during a break in the processing of my bonsai, I look at you by. Your channel is really top and I find your relaxed way in the videos AND in the design of your trees really great! Keep up the good work, it's fun to watch you! Greetings from Germany, Holger

[@robertscarborough68]

Nice collaboration guys ❤ tree looks amazing already! Very nice video

[@GhostofTradition]

RIP in saw this too late, just potted and trimmed a Mugo this spring 😅

[@davidruiuz4186]

As always, charming, real, and most of all honest, God bless you

[@lunava5489]

I came here after seeing Darren's video and I am very thankful for this collab cause It allowed me to meet your channel. I have been binge watching your vids and I LOVE them. Well done 🥰

[@notionbonsai]

Aw nice!! Thank you and welcome to the Notion Bonsai channel, Lu Nava! 🤗🌳🌱

[@bagusfirmansyah]

Great job, thx for sharing😊

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Nicely done Adam 👍

[@DavesBonsai]

Another fantastic video. Great to see the collaboration with Darrin.

[@raymondplodzien7459]

Great demonstration Adam. I always look forward to your videos.

[@Alba_Bonsai]

Nice work lads

[@slimjimhoff]

I've been interested in bonsai for awhile now and I've looked at many channels to learn more about the art. I don't know what it is but you're doing something right because your channel is definitely my favorite. I look forward to your next upload.

[@notionbonsai]

Hey thank you! I wish you the best in the art of Bonsai! There will be a new video out tomorrow!

[@luckytobehere7948]

Great job, looks bad ass already.

[@renatopamoso6774]

Wow, another very inspiring day for me, thank you so much, love your bonsai trees, keep it up.🥰😍😍

[@deus5185]

great video as usual 👍🏻🌳🤍

[@sagebonsai]

Thanks Adam, I'm currently working a few mugo pines myself. I find they back bud on old wood very good

[@bonsaijayachanel7328]

Bagus sekali pohonnya bang

[@andytlwy]

Okay I’m ready to try a mugo pine now

[@territurner71]

Awesome job, I’m too new to give ideas but I love your work and artistry.

[@joycestoop9074]

Thank you

[@bobmccarlie382]

Great job! I'm in the Greater Toronto area of Ontario, so our fall/winters are harsher than yours. I have several mugos. Some I have repotted in July (as per Vance Wood on Bonsainut), others I have repotted in April (usually a month later than other pine varieties I have). I have had success with repotting at both times. In the April repots I do more root pruning than when I repot in July.

[@ardri31]

Ah a fellow northy, subscribed 👍

[@luckytobehere7948]

Thanks!

[@notionbonsai]

Hey! Thank you so much for your support 🥰

[@jokinramosperez]

Wow

[@thierry.9321]

🙏

[@notionbonsai]

🤗

[@stevebattle687]

Hi m8 . Great watching your videos I'm new and just getting started , one thing I would like to ask is when you repot a tree how long is it before you start to feed them do they need a rest period . Thanks Steve I'm in England Essex .

[@mentalistsa]

Great info. I’m in zone 8b and have a Mugo in basically a brick it’s so pot bound. Just would love to put it in a bigger pot with a slop pot but so afraid to do it until Summer. Looks fine up top. I’m going to have to break the pot and cut the wire also. Any advice? Thanks

[@JamisonSculptureStudio]

❤❤❤

[@mikeswain9085]

I like to size of the roll of wire at 10:30 Adam. Did you re-roll the smaller ones or did it come like that?

[@shuancook9005]

Do you find the pines survive the winter after repotting and root pruning at this time off year and not waiting until the spring when all the hard weather has passed . I would be pleased to hear your results on mugo pines in England. My pines won’t survive the winter if disturbed now maybe to risky as we have -8 Here at times and my trees live outside . I know the practice works in spain Italy etc and practiced here also on very very healthy bonsai . Keep up the good work 👋 Shsun 👍

[@ebcornell23]

I’ve been hearing all of you in the Isles reporting mugos this month so I rolled the dice and repotted mine here in New England in the States. Hopes it does okay!

[@TheCosmicDrama]

Curious. Did it do ok?

[@user-bx8dp2cc4i]

Thank you❤🌲❤ 4:53 ❤17:04-29/08💫

[@mikeswain9085]

Can I ask what size the training pot is please Adam?

[@Srafaelo]

I have always wondered if you have to remove the wire you use for tying the tree into the pot at a later stage to avoid deformed roots? Or do you only take it out when repotting after 2-3 years?

[@notionbonsai]

It is removed just before it bites in 🤗 Once the tree is stable and established in the pot it is no longer needed to prevent wobble 🌳

[@Srafaelo]

@@notionbonsai Thank you, I guessed it was that way, but never saw anyone talk about it for the roots, only when wiring the branches.

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

Could the die back be due to phytophthora?

[@omeezy21]

Do you use the same kind of wire for the branches and the pot?

[@notionbonsai]

Yes I used aluminium wire 😁

[@BlueJayBonsai]

From my personal experience with mugos - spring repot died, august repot - lived.

[@shuancook9005]

That’s surprising 🪴🪴

[@MrEieio44]

I’ve killed two Mugo’s, and am currently working on killing a third. Can’t get to grips with them.

[@nat-xs2fs]

What kills them

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@carrabio]

yes, nice plant.

[@chromeslayer5269]

What are the ratios of yoir soil mixture?

[@notionbonsai]

1:1:1 😄

[@sharicochems6299]

I would love if at the beginning when you say the tools I will be working with today….ALL THE TOOLS

[@enricomolfino8164]

Il mugo di per sé non è un'essenza facile ma la situazione si complica di molto con quelli da vivaio . In Italia sono spontanei in montagna , i boschi di mugo sono detti mugheti e i loro rami vengono trattati in modo da ricavarne un olio essenziale molto pregiato e dai molteplici usi . I yamadori di mugo sono abbastanza lavorabili ma bisogna ugualmente procedere con la massima attenzione , mentre quelli da vivaio sono molto difficili da gestire con le tecniche bonsaistiche ; se ad esempio si flette un po' troppo un ramo si rischia di perderlo e in generale mal sopportano le lavorazioni e , se sopravvivono , si bloccano , quindi generalmente sono sconsigliati . Per i rami seccati probabilmente è stato il poco sole oppure un colpo di secco di varia eziologia ; le radici non erano a mio avviso un granché , poche micorrize e un colore non ottimale , per cui avrei fatto un inoculo con micorrize e messo l'esemplare in uno scolapasta da cucina , metodo che si utilizza per favorire al massimo l' areazione , usato spesso con i pini . In ogni caso mi auguro che sia tutto andato per il meglio , ma se così non fosse non fartene una colpa in quanto quelli da vivaio creano qualche problema anche agli istruttori

[@notionbonsai]

Apprezzo molto il tuo consiglio! È davvero prezioso per me quando si tratta di lavorare con i mughi. Grazie ancora!

[@atomartin]

My dear... If you believe you can remove ALL microbs just by removing the soil from roots (especially if we mind mycorrhizal fungi, i.e. those, which are tightly attached to the roots)... Well... Dream on...

[@notionbonsai]

You're absolutely right! 🤗 Completely eradicating all microbes, especially mycorrhizal fungi that intimately associate with plant roots, isn't feasible by merely removing soil. While repotting or transplanting a plant involves removing some soil, it's impossible to eliminate these beneficial fungi entirely. By incorporating some of the existing soil into the new mix, you're providing a familiar environment that aids in the quicker establishment and growth of the plant after repotting. 😊🪴

[@danieldannya1m254]

Akadama is inert, it has no benefit for bonsai , on the contrary can damage the roots