Making Bonsai from Difficult Rhododendron

[@skrounst]

Dannnngggg! When I first saw the tree I thought you were gonna get rid of that whole half and just leave that part on the right to make an acceptable bonsai. What you did was FAR better, and took advantage of the whole tree. Love it!

[@dannyellis971]

You know when Peter is up against a difficult job because he goes quite 😅

[@Trasselkalle]

Finding a bonsai hidden in a problematic plat in the garden is a dream for us all. Thanks for keeping it alive, and showing how to approach it!

[@johnfloydman7735]

Peter's magic show 🎉.... The tree looks fantastic...🙏👍🌿

[@VictorianGoldHuntersAU]

Amazing transformation. Well done Peter 👍👍

[@MrChausner]

Watching and listening to your thoughts is always a teaching moment. Michigan USA

[@walterwjr947]

_THANK YOU_ ... 🙏 😔 🙏 Dr. Chan, this was indeed a challenge. It is going to be very interesting to see this tree as time passes. This tree seems to be very prolific and it will fill in in no time. Speaking of prolific, you guys have been quite busy this year. It is as if you are releasing several videos per week. Thank you for showing so many joys of Bonsai. This was quite a transformation, I enjoyed seeing you work your magic. I would like to see this in several years, it is an amazing tree. 🙏 🖖 🙏 😔 🙏

[@cor3944]

He looked a bit like an old olive tree. Stunning transformation!

[@gracepeterson7483]

We see a lot of rockeries here in Oregon. What's old is new again. You did an amazing job on that sad Rhododendron. It's fabulous!

[@NYBraveheart]

Wow! I loved this! Watching Mr. Peter live, in the process of creating!

[@JustJane1972]

Thats incredible! The trunk below soil level is a real gem.

[@apriloasanuma9575]

Mr Chan, thank you so much🙇 for this inspiring lesson which reminded me of other rules such as "Literati" - 9:06 nothing is lost - when handling trees with messy branch growth - I have 4 trees with very messy branches and fear of prune; fear of losing these branches, even though they have few leaves Thank you so much 🙇 for passing on your experience

[@MidniteSan]

Thx for sharing Peter 👍

[@Splatilda]

Wow that really was a beautiful thick trunk underneath. Very nice, as usual! Good job! Also, the way it looked when you started is exactly what I looked like at 25, so I can relate to this little number.

[@peterchan3100]

So I guess you are looking great now !!

[@jamesa7506]

@@peterchan3100 😃👍

[@peterchmielecki890]

Peter You are great Bonsai Master 👍👍👍 Best Regards from Peter to Peter 😎

[@LoveBonsai902]

Coming to see you today at the nursery! Can’t wait!!

[@LoveBonsai902]

Thankyou for showing us your magical talent Peter, to make a beautiful tree out of something most people would throw away! 😊

[@chrisbrayley6271]

Impossible becomes potential. Branch selection process and working on the nebari. Can't wait to see the when it does flower.

[@anargarinhrafnleif6235]

Thank you very much for this video. Soo much to learn and watch. cant wait for the next one, Herons ! \o/

[@robmartin3312]

Can't wait to get down tomorrow..and enjoy the nursery

[@DavidChow-n4x]

Hi Peter, as an thinking man, we all love challenges, you are no exception, its always great to see how one rose to the occasion. Been away from your vlog for awhile, mom has cross over to the other side, she was 94. (I’ll be fine it will take time.) Mom has a 35 years old Ficus bonsai tree that I am learning to maintain. So far so good thanks to your vlog. I have three basic questions for you: Watering, how often, what type of fertilize and when to fertilize, and how often do you trim the roots system, only as needed it? Thank you for your help. 🙏🙏🙏 Take Care and Be Safe.🙏

[@chrisbanner7551]

Dr Chan has done it again 👍🏼

[@carmensantiago6711]

It’s beautiful and I like the pot!👏👍👏👍

[@jamesa7506]

It came out very nice 👌 👍

[@bonsaibob8253]

Tree went from a beast to a beauty!

[@vietnamfoodonly6685]

Good job 🙋‍♂🥰🌹 Enjoyed and watched fully 🙋‍♂🥰🌹🤝🤝

[@brendazachel854]

Beautiful as always ❤

[@Wolfy459.]

Hello Peter. I have a 40 year old jade tree that needs a good pruning. its almost 4 feet tall and I have never pruned it very well. I'd love to shorten it and put it in a much smaller, space saving pot. I'm trying to figure out how to send you pictures. Fantastic job on that rhododendron!

[@quinholzken7051]

Goede dag ik wil u persoonlijk bedanken via dit bericht.bedankt boor al de informatie die u verstrekt❤ dat dit u genoeg mag lonen🤑

[@mikec3820]

rhododendron inpeditum (im sure i butchered that spelling haha) its the smallest leaf rhodo you can get. ive wanted one for a while now.

[@joewatkins1667]

super nice result

[@Happy_Buddah_Bonsai_UK]

Very awesome 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@fobo79]

WOW 🤩

[@harrietb2141]

Beautiful 😍But what time of the year,can you do this with a rododendron ?

[@claytonryals9583]

I just cut my 20 yr old lime tree down and cut feeder root to fit a 12 inch bonsai training pot with a good bonsai substrate blend any tips hopefully I didn't kill my tree but if it work next year my orange tree will be done the same way

[@dbe2705]

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 wonderfull thanks Peter

[@gamer1672]

Very nice

[@jrgibson86]

I was wondering if you have any crepe myrtle or Lagerstroemia plants as bonsai. I have several trees in my yard and I have collected several root shoots to start. The plant loves to send up little shoots several feet from the parent plant and I gently dig them up and trim them down.

[@carolstuff]

👍🌱

[@fletchlives8639]

I am at the minute about to repot a rhododendron using kanuma soil and moss peat. Because of the sustainability. And the impact Environmentally. Is there a good alternative to moss peat?? Someone mentioned to me about coir soil.

[@jonawolf8023]

Coir soil is one of the best alternatives to moss peat but not perfect. Moss peat hold moisture a bit better and provides an asidic soil, important for Rhododendron. Unsing pine (bark ore nedles) the aciditi can be regulatet. When you start to experiment you have to have a close eye.

[@peterchan3100]

Yes that's very good, and so is leaf mould.

[@hoanduy3922]

Hi Peter, what's different Azalea Rhododendron and Satsuki Azalea?

[@gregoryh4601]

Peter will this Rhododendron back Bud? My Rhododendron never Has how care we make it BackBud ? Thanks

[@peterchan3100]

They will bud back.

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌🙂🙂

[@joewatkins1667]

what is this camera work lol

[@C1tyground5155]

How about giving Tony’s bonsai a mention ,forget about money for a couple of minutes and say something about a fellow KZbinr who is very ill.or don’t you reply as usual.