Making A FICUS Root-over-Rock Bonsai.

[@AlexBraunton]

Awesome stuff Xavier! It's certainly getting cold now. Brilliant video as always, thanks for sharing 👍😃

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

No worries Alex - jumper time now :)

[@matthewsevignybizzybonsai908]

Hello Xavier I have some cuttings that are ready to be put in pots. I have one Ficus root over Rock but I don't like the way it turned out. I tried doing it without securing the roots to the Rock with string. So this time I will try it like that thanks for sharing

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Please let me know how they get on Matthew. Cheers Xav.

[@jiijino_bonsai_ch]

It's a bonsai with a bright future. 🤗

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I hope you are right :)

[@TheBonsaiGarden]

Thanks for a great video Xav. I need to give root over rock another go next year 😊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

I'm sure it will be great inn 4k :)

[@mattbrennan647]

Nice work Xavier. I’ve created several ficus root over rock and am always amazed at how readily they cooperate and cling to the rock. Yours is certainly set up nicely for the future. Thanks, keep growing

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks for that Matt - I will definitely be interested in how quickly these roots develop and cling to the rock.

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Nice work Xav! 🐦💙

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers jay - all down to inspiration from Bonsai jardin. :)

[@bonsaijardin4744]

Very nice video, thank you very much for the mention. Saludos Xavier 💚✂️🌿

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

De nada. :)

[@JackC1961]

You're just growing olives to go into your Dirty Martini and the Quince for your infused Gin 🙄. Someone gave me a Tiger Bark Ficus, I feel inspired to put that over a Norwegian Rock I got from a recent busman's holiday I took. Tony has a good idea using bandages instead of raffia. Cheers Xav

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

If drink is involved then it is always a promising start. As for what you use - anything that keeps that root close to the rock. Cling film seems to be one of the most readily available and cheapest options. Busmans holiday...???

[@JackC1961]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat Yes anything to hold them in place, good point. Busman's Holiday, going on a cruise, sea time . . Again 😳🫡 refers to a bus driver going on a coach trip.

[@oachkatzlsmum]

Hi Xavier, would you mind sending the next jade to Austria, instead of throwing it away? Thx sharing your ideas about root on the rocks. Chers, Martina

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Martina - it would be a pleasure to send you all my weeds too. :)

[@oachkatzlsmum]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 😂

[@guywatson-bognorregisbonsa7370]

Thanks for this video Xav. You've made root on rock look so easy. I'm still struggling with 'Whisky on the rocks' but I've got 3 Ficus cuttings that should be old enough to have a go with next year. I'll have to go beachcombing. Stay safe. 👍👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thanks Guy - it is easy...it just requires a bit of time and patience. :)

[@ggevergreenbonsai1259]

Thanks Xav. You made it look easy. I might have a go 👍

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

In truth it is very easy and I have 'buried' a number of different rocks with species - including a Fuji Cherry :)

[@KoncoBonsai]

Like bonsai

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Thank you for watching. :)

[@houghtonbonsai]

Thanks for this video Xav. Really enjoyed this m8 👍👊

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers Ryan - hope all is good...you've been quiet recently :)

[@houghtonbonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat I am fine Xav, thanks for asking. Yeah being quite as I have had a load of work on this month being working weekends😢😢😀

[@TonysBonsai]

Cracking video mate. Those olives are great. Greek salad on the menu! It will be great seeing these root over rocks develop. I've got some interesting root-over-rock projects planned for next spring myself.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Cheers - I have a feeling next spring will have a ton of videos on this subject :)

[@TonysBonsai]

Yes, it will be a root over rock fest I reckon!

[@bobcatbonsai]

Great job Xavier! Were do you source your rocks? I have to find a nice rock, than I will give it a shot.

[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

The really good one is Japanese rock - and costs. the other less craggy is from Stronsay. Cheers, xav

[@mattbrennan647]

Matt, I’ve had some luck at pet shops. There are some very interesting stones sold for aquariums and reptile tanks. Good luck 👍🏻🍀

[@bobcatbonsai]

@@mattbrennan647 I will have to check some pet shops out. Thank you

[@bobcatbonsai]

@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat very cool. Thank you!