I left this VERY, VERY late - A Satsuki Azalea Repot

[@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai]

I recently repotted mine towards the end of August, and it is THRIVING. It will adore the warm weather. Enjoy!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for the reassuring words Chris. I do feel pretty happy doing this but it is nice to know you have ad positive results too.

[@gayefanner731]

Hi Xav, late to the party as per but thought I’d contribute nonetheless. Azaleas are known for their Autumn colour, I used to make two annual visits to Saville Gardens in Windsor Great Park; Spring for the eye watering flower power n Autumn for the more gentle reds, oranges n yellows ahh! Be blessed 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank you fro gracing me with your kind words :)

[@gayefanner731]

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[@Darkfire1300]

That tree took an audible sigh of relief in that larger pot. However, you crack me up whenever you say you aren't going to muck about with roots/branches. Then I know you are going to fiddle with things. Glad you are working on your greenhouse so the "green patients" have a nice place for recuperation.... And, thanks for the repotting in late summer videos. These answer a lot of my questions and encourage trying these techniques.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers for that Susan. I am just about to repot some Yew and an old ignored juniper too :)

[@Steves_Backyard_Bonsai]

I have 2 Satsukis in pots and about 25 large landscape azaleas all around my property. In the fall some of them lose their older leaves after they turn yellow or brown. The younger green leaves get a bit waxy looking during the winter months. Hope that relates to your trees. Excellent choice to repot. It looks great.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks - I am getting the impression I worried a little too mcuh about the leaf drops :)

[@bigtomatoplantslover6205]

Beautiful Bonsai 😍 Like it ❤️ My friend, thank you for good sharing 😊 Have a good day

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am enjoying the last of our summer 'heatwave' - rain tomorrow and then autumn hits i think. Full steam for pines and Yew :)

[@RexChua-dd3or]

A very nice collection mate😊😊 New subscriber here...

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for joining me. So what trees have you got under your care then?

[@nerinat8371]

Im sure it will come back a treat now as water and oxygen will get to those roots now.. nice tree ,thx Xavier

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I think you hit the nail on the head. The increased perculation should overide any risk of a late pot.

[@Donpapibonsai]

I really like this azalea I have some young ones growing currently

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I have been lucky enought to get quite a few succesful cuttings from these trees - so loads of azalea in this garden :)

[@Donpapibonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I haven’t tried cuttings yet But do really like you azalea In the video

[@baldyeti]

That sun at the end from all the tree felling? Diggin your Azaleas, brother.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I am getting a lot more light now. I love how my azalea are looking right now. Most of those horrible leaves have dropped :)

[@KennetDeBondt]

It´s good that it is planted a little deeper: this will also improve the nebari. Grts Kennet

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It should be fine and I am so glad I did this now. It may sulk for a bit but the roots have so much more perculation and insulation with the deeper pot.

[@dermo1981]

Xavier you're braver than me! I really hope this works out for you. Personally I would be protecting that over the winter. Keep us updateon progress 👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It will definitely be in the cold frame over winter. I am glad I did this because the perculation was terrible and I think it would have struggled again. I shall definitely be updating everyone on how this responds.

[@shuancook9005]

Hello Zav I find azalea 🌺 compost and perlite works an absolute treat, a soil recipe from the satsuki nursery growers in cranborne Dorset . That’s all they use for there nursery plants and have thousand of specimens it’s a lovely place to scratch round for bonsai material and they put things back for me that might be of use for our hobby . Well worth a look if your in the area . Kind Regards Shaun Dorset 👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for the information Shaun and if I am ever down that way I shall find the address. i am still trying to find a good priced 'larger' azalea to use as a demo for a total rebuild from stump. I'd love to see a few pictures of some of your azalea bonsai???

[@shuancook9005]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I will try to sort a few photos of the stumps in progress. Regards Shaun .

[@luigiluigi2098]

I was told by the local garden centre that it's totally normal to lose earlier leaves as they grow...one of my regular azalea was doing the same.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks - I think he is right and this is just older leaves dropping. I just didnt like the shades of red and black etc :)

[@shuancook9005]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat shades of red is normal spray for black spot 🤔

[@jjj7665]

What a Beautiful tree❤️

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank you - I am really hopeful this larger pot will encourage a healthy repsonse next year :)

[@raymondbirds2392]

Nice little tree

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Raymond.

[@mandyhernon2238]

I remember how you showed us how azaleas are good at back budding so i tried on mine and its been successful. Its not a a satsuki just a common one. (I usually kill them so its doing well).

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

So pleased to hear that Mandy. I have had a few people respoind positively. next year this one will be hacked back a lot to get the new growth tighter.

[@thetreestyler]

My azaleas did the same last year when we had lots of rain. The new leaves are lovely and green.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I'm definitely thinking too much water wwas made worse by the poorly draining soil

[@thetreestyler]

Much better airflow in your mix too!

[@D.RBonsai4601]

Great video Xav👍🏻 Hope the slip pot helps Thanks for sharing 👊🏻

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It will do it the world of good :)

[@oachkatzlsmum]

Beautiful tree, your Sazuki 🤩 The yellow and black spots don’t spread over the whole tree, do they? I think it will be developing great in the new pot 😘 Good bless 🙏

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It seems to stick with the older leaves. i think I just worry too much :)

[@mikec3820]

all azalea drop old leafs i always thought. im not sure on satsuki.. nice tree either way tho! thanks xav

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Mike - it was just the variety of colours on the leaves that worried me a bit :)

[@paulhaynes3688]

Hi would it have been a good idea to jet wash that core to free the compacted soil, just curious love your channel

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I tend to avoid washing out azalea roots. They can be so fine and delicate and their is a big risk of washing away healthy roots. This is probably one of the few varieties that i do not wash roots for. Just a personal approach :)

[@paulhaynes3688]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Ok l understand thanks for reply

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

@@paulhaynes3688 I don't think there is a right or wrong way to be fair. Just in my experience. :)

[@AlexBraunton]

Lovely stuff. Fingers crossed mate

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Alex - it should be okay.

[@treesbonsaiperfect8420]

Very nice tree l love it ❤🌳

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks - I was very fortunate to find this back in 2017 with several other satsuki.

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great video Xavier Late But I hope it survives for you mate. 👍👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It will be fine Andy - just buiolding up the tension for viewers. I hope...

[@FrostBiteBonsai]

Mine are flowering so nice! Not a satsuki though. Not sure what kind. Off brand/no name brand azalea with pretty flowers Hahaha!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

It's all about the flowers Marysol :)

[@thetreestyler]

That mix looks good!

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Good enough to eat...

[@thetreestyler]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat hmmmm possibly a little but bland with some earthy under tones!!😏

[@TOMSAI]

Very nice Azalee! I love the shape 👍 Bit the pot is a littel to Big i think . By Xav

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I deliberately put it into the bigger pot to give the roots a chance to recover as it has been struggling so much in that smaller ceramic. It will eventually go back into a nice, smaller pot. Cheers Tom

[@shahrafiq2165]

I am still in shock😢

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I think you can get tablets that help with that :)

[@Chris-oq6kn]

If u ever wanted to expand ur knowledge on satsuki azaleas i have read a book by rick garcia called satsuki azalea a fundamental study. Its an excellent book. I bought a tree from rick and hes trained in japan for some time. Unfortunatley my tree died but my fault it could never withstand the winter even in a shed with the pot wrapped up. Did ur azalea flower this year?

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Some did and this one produced 2 flowers. Last year it produced about half a dozen. just found the book and will add it to my christmas wish list. Thanks Chris.

[@Chris-oq6kn]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat i couldnt get mine to flower i think the winter turned the buds brown and killed the buds. If i had a greenhouse it prob would have been better. I watched alot of peter warrens video which are helpfull but man they are some tempermental trees.

[@digitaIgorilla]

Very very late... OK or... optimism kicks in... early 😉

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I know where you are coming from. I had to throw the dice on this one and I'm glad I did. I am quietly confident it will be fine so long I dont let the hot sun bake it.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌🙂

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

On emore day of hot weather and then the thunderstorms and autumn hit us :)

[@barrylong8274]

I think azealea are considered semi evergreen

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Didn't realise that. Mine keep theire leaves all year around. Cheers

[@bonsaiexpression]

I thought Azalea was supposed to be reported in Spring or is this because of its satzuki ?🤔

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

No - I repot all my azalea post flower drop. This means my dwarf azalea got repotted in early June and the Satsuki in mid July. This one I forgot but feel happy it will be fine.

[@bonsaiexpression]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I only ask as I've seen online say spring that's why I haven't done mine. Bloody hell I have to wait another year now 😭

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I know that feeling. This year is the first time I'm doing all of my Yew and pines this time of the year too.@@bonsaiexpression