Improving root ramification on bonsai

In this video Dan demonstrates a simple technique that encourages additional roots to develop from the base of the bonsai's trunk.

[@brianparnell2256]

Never seen that technique before . You learn something new every day. Thanks Dan.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Happy to help

[@luigiluigi2098]

Amazing video Dan! And we look forward you showing us the progress in a year or two! Who knew this was possible never seen anyone do this. So the cocktail was fertilizer and rooting hormone's in simple terms. Really useful technique to see. Huge thank you Dan sharing your knowledge

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

More to come!

[@karakfilm]

Hi Dan, I am from Australia and the first book I read about Bonsai was yours when I was 16. I loved the photos of you in your flares and Afro hair. But it was all for the northern hemisphere so I looked for books by Australian bonsai artists and found Dorothy Koreshoff's book (I have Debora's book too)and she taught Debora everything she knew about bonsai, and literally wrote the book on Australian native plant bonsai, I was taught by Dorothy and worked at Korreshoff Bonsai nursery when it still was around. I have a few things I do differently that you may or may not be interested in, it seems to be working for you. 1 I use a hard wood rooting hormone gel and a brush I don't have access to syringes. 2 I use a turned upside down plastic plant pot with the bottom cut off and cut to height, and with a cut down one side, and wire wrapped around the outside of the pot to secure it instead of mesh and plastic wrap, the black plastic plant pot is harder for our Australia wildlife to destroy and it encourages roots to grow thicker and faster because of the darkness it the gives the roots. 3 I cut a little vertical cut in the cambium above the hole. Hope this helps and thanks for starting me on my bonsai adventure.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you for your kind comments and very usef tips - much appreciated - have you checked out the other videos on my website.

[@karakfilm]

@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 Yes I have watched some of your other videos and I have Subscribed to your channel. I have Enjoyed them very much.

[@joegarland4885]

Really interesting method to encourage roots to form on the areas you want them to grow, never seen that done before but it does make sense as every thing you do from your vast experience. Thank you Dan, a lovely garden on a lovely day.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

So nice of you - blessings for your kind comments

[@r.evanmiller1030]

Amazing technique! I imagine that the rooting hormone and the match sticks stay moist due the the matchsticks wicking up the moisture. very interesting indeed. Thank you for the video, always appreciate it!

[@eggybreadplease]

I have a trident maple with lopsided roots and was thinking of a drill hole/root hormone approach… This really helps thank you Dan 👍

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Glad it was helpful!

[@radar_radar]

Thanks Dan, how interesting! Lovely to watch you at work as always . Row xx

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for your kind comment - much appreciated

[@Ardhichanel197]

Really nice,,Love from Indonesian.

[@Famous27Amos]

Always enjoy your videos---how about a garden tour video next? Saw lots of interesting things as you were working on this project. Thanks!

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Coming soon!

[@terryc8674]

Always a great pleasure to watch, thanks so much for sharing this with us 👍👍

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

My pleasure - thanks for your kind comments

[@pela1100]

Dan ! Me encanta su hulmildad al reconocer técnicas de otros bonsaístas después de escribir el libro que usted escribió, 🙇‍♂️ . Por otra parte, quisiera que sea usted el que muestre el resultado de la técnica en ésta Zelcova. Deseo que su vida se muy larga, maestro, 🙏. Siempre agradezco sus videos. SALUD !

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Gracias por sus amables comentarios - muy apreciado(masculine) Search

[@pela1100]

@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 salud !

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

Very nice show Dan! I wondered if this would work for my Maple about the time you displayed the work done to your Trident Maple.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

It should, as the summer leaves on your tre will send down all the necessary 'goodies' from the tree's leaves to help encourage root production.

[@Bonsaicrazy]

What a great technique Dan I will use this method myself thanks for sharing 👊

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

No problem 👍

[@KurisuBonsai]

Lovely stuff! Thanks as always Dan 😊

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

My pleasure!

[@greenhawk1592]

Go Dan , nice work!

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks, will do!

[@phillipwaterman5721]

Nice job Dan very helpful thanks

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Glad to help

[@BONSAIenCORTO]

Thanks for sharing.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChannelSobari]

Nica bonsai👍🙏♥️❤️

[@garyerim296]

Dan, just curious. Would you use such a mix for air layering also?

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Yes, absolutely

[@mm6918]

So helpful Dan! I have been thinking about how to address the lack of roots on a couple of trees. Do you know if this technique works also for conifers?

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

I've never used it with conifers so can't give you an honest answer but I think the resin in conifers may seal off the hormone gel.

[@marosbonsai]

Hi Dan. I see this technique for the first time. I have a tree where I probably try it. Very interesting, indeed. Are roots supposed to grow directly at the places of drilled holes? Thanks for sharing.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

The matchsticks will rot away, and yes, the roots usually develop where the holes were drilled and treated with rooting hormone compound.

[@ChannelSobari]

Nice bonsai♥️♥️🙏

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Thank you

[@raysbonsai]

Fantastic video Dan really enjoyed it, but can't work out you're use of matchsticks

[@luigiluigi2098]

The matchsticks are pushing and holding the rooting hormone into the drilled hole.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

The matchsticks are to plug the rooting hormone gel - they'll rot away in time

[@W9SL9Y]

Love new techniques to try. Please could you share the authors name (spelling) really interested to read up on this'd what purpose the match sticks have, great video Dan!

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

The author's name was Deborah Koreshov. I gave my copy of her book away to a friend and can't rember its title - sorry!

[@W9SL9Y]

@@danbartonslifewithbonsai745 Bonsai: Its Art, Science, History and Philosophy by Deborah R. Koreshoff?

[@paolomh113]

Hi, interesting! could you 'tell' how long ago you applied this technique to the example tree? I'm gonna try on a failed approach root graft. Thank you.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

It took about a year but it depends on the age of the tree. Older trunks slower than youger trunks

[@t3dwards13]

I just bought a new house...So I'm cheap and only use cinnamon as a rooting hormone for now.

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Well that's new to me!!!

[@backbudbonsai]

Clever technique…….. I thought u might have tried “thread grafting” some seedlings instead. Has this technique worked for u in the past??

[@danbartonslifewithbonsai745]

Yes - I showed you an example in the video of where I'd succeeded with the technique on a trident maple. Take another look.