Making Thick Trunk Bonsai from Jade Plant | in 2 Years | Pruning | Repotting | Portulacaria Afra

[@SuperManning11]

This reminds me of a stone sculptor that looks at a huge stone and sees something extraordinary amidst the ordinary; and then through talent that most of us only dream of, is able to find that element of beauty and bring it to light for the rest of us. Truly a beautiful work of art! Chapeau!

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🕊️ such msgs are real motivation for me! 🌳😊🙏🏻

[@jitendrarathor2144]

Just wonderful

[@gaiuspadillus7802]

Portulacaria Afra

[@georgebeeton1658]

🎉40

[@georgebeeton1658]

7:03

[@jstamps9578]

Does anyone else get nervous watching such hard pruning? But the end result looks ancient and magically miniature. Otherworldly.

[@chasingthefish9042]

Ports are almost indestructible. Don't like the root base? Cut it off. Don't like the branching? Cut it off. Hard prune zero problems. Only thing they don't like is over watering.

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 🌳🕊️

[@WhataPlant]

Correct! And over watering solution is well draining soil’ 😊

[@kailash2930]

yes - i find it very difficult to cut away branches - but i think we have to make bold decisions

[@RobleViejo]

That thing got butchered

[@helenamcginty4920]

Back in 2003 I found a pot bound English beech tree in my late mother's greenhouse. She also had a collection of bonsai dishes. (Like me she often had several 'hobbies' on the go and never concentrated on one.) I still have it with me in my home. It looks lovely especially when its delicate leaves are out. I have a pomegranite as well and a species of cyprus or similar both grown from seed.

[@davidmende3409]

video and music on 2x speed slaps hard

[@phenixwars1]

I appreciate that this video took 2 years to make! It came out beautiful and inspires me to learn more about making bonsai. Subscribed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@erikm8372]

FYI, this plant is _Portulacaria afra_ aka ‘elephant food’, because it’s edible by animals and people! So, technically it’s not the true “jade plant”, which is _Crassula ovata_ with larger leaves and more forms/cultivars available. And jade is definitely not edible. Sometimes just touching jade can cause skin problems, or any Crassulaceae plant, for that matter, including _Crassula_ or _Kalanchoe_ which seem to be the most sensitive to people’s skin… Both make for good bonsai though.

[@ashlee9046]

❤❤❤

[@Blue2crows]

I thought that’s what it was. Good eye

[@lisettewatkins1344]

Same thought as soon as i saw it

[@Congiary]

I was wondering how it grew so fast!

[@thewindgamer2607]

How do you tell the difference?

[@lindacravens1359]

Thank you! I especially appreciate the photo synopsis at the end, reviewing each phase. I have a 'mangled mess' of small leaf jade, started from 2" cuttings 3 years ago. It has been consistently pinched to encourage a cascade shape (it is in a 14" tall narrow neck clay pot). Getting up my nerve to try to get it OUT of the pot ... but was unsure how to separate it. This video clearly shows the benefit of NOT separating the many trunks .... THANK YOU!

[@michaelhoward487]

This tree is a knockout. Great vision and execution.😮

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 🌳🕊️

[@LaughingInTiny]

This was weird to watch. HUGE appreciation for the bonsai making talent... but also I'm going to need every single one of those cuttings to be turned into new plants...😂

[@GaiaCarney]

@LaughingInTiny 😂 that’s why I have so many jade plants! I just can’t let the trimmings ‘go to waste’

[@seannichols7957]

That can be easily done but you will very quickly run out of space for all the new plants. O speak from experience. I also find it difficult to discard cuttings 😂

[@gabimontoya-eyerman596]

I repot multiple cuttings into little pots then give them away one the little plant is established. I give away dozens of plants each year as gifts

[@gomess391]

​@@gabimontoya-eyerman596will the branches grow into a new plant without roots?

[@manishkumar-jr5mo]

​@@gomess391yes

[@nekane6168]

I have no words. Simply jawdropping work of art.

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 😊 For your kind words! 🌳🕊️

[@arvindersekhon6593]

You hv motivated me to try this. Can't wait to begin. Thank you for the amazing lesson. Stay blessed always. 🙏👌❤️

[@theonlypinky]

Unbelievable! Amazing. That trunk is outstanding! So much growth after just a few short months, I've never known jades to grow so fast. Truly a work of art.

[@kenhunnicutt8536]

Excellent work. I'm usually not a fan of clumpy nebari, but you made this very asthetically appealing. The depth of the pot fits the width of the trunk perfectly.

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 😊 For your kind words! 🌳🕊️

[@sansuoballam]

I just came across this video and am impressed you put diligence and patience to your i may say work of art CONGRATULATIONS!

[@bravobby8773]

I’m amazed the plant survived with such little foliage! I know bonsai is a little bit different but for most houseplants the rule seems to be to not cut more than 1/3 of roots or foliage, I’d about have a heart attack cutting that much! 😅 came out absolutely gorgeous though! High risk and high reward indeed!

[@uN00b]

Totally diff beasts! :D Also, this is an African succulent, so is very rugged and hardy.

[@mattbarnett6902]

These are nearly indestructible. Don't overwater them, and give them as much light as you can. Aside from that, you could cut it off level with the ground and it would put out new leaves in a week.

[@sadoldgit313]

Just because it’s styled like a tree doesn’t mean it is treated like one!

[@shaileshk4486]

This is how i feel about life... if you grow steadily and slowly, the outcome will be lot stronger and better for a long life. And no fierce force can break you, your mind will sustain through the impossible!

[@kindafoggy]

Although it's heart stopping for someone like me that isn't familiar with Bonsai techniques, your video really highlights the reasoning behind the hard trimming that shows the interesting trunk to best advantage. Plants aren't all leaves and flowers. The trunk and branches add drama and interest, as you've shown us here. Thank you for an education!

[@yung77448]

中国的盆景幼儿园版本

[@Michelemsnrn]

You had a plan and you executed your plan beautifully! The end result was amazing.

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 🌳🕊️

[@ChefBonsaidemic]

love the vid, these dwarf jades make excellent Bonsai material... they ramify fast and are mega forgiving, looking forward to seeing updates on this one

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 🌳 yes they are great! That’s why they are fav too 🕊️😁

[@sarunakarmi4814]

I am a big fan of larger leaves Jade with less leaves, So I never throw their bits and pieces, But your creativity inspired me so much on these plants. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. A beautiful work of art. 🙏 ❤

[@topastro]

Dall'Italia un grande applauso per la tua destrezza, sicurezza, spirito di artista della natura.

[@meliteronwu4119]

中文

[@amy_ambrosio]

I bought one in a sheep pot and is quite small, should I let it grow just like the one you have or what should I do? Or idk, maybe I just let it grow 😂😂😂 The final result is impressive 😮

[@VictorHHH7]

That’s one crazy looking tree I absolutely love it

[@lyssasletters3232]

What an opportunity to propagate!!! You could have made 1000 new jade plants out of this one plant!

[@lumpyrex007]

can they replant those cut branches?? they will sprout roots?

[@urmila5552]

​@@lumpyrex007 yes

[@leonbrowne2682]

​@lumpyrex007 surprisingly easily. I haven't had a failed attempt

[@JesusLopez-lj4hb]

This is not a jade plant though - it's an elephant bush. They got it wrong >.

[@colinfranks4635]

Sounds cool but what would you do with all those plants?

[@DavesBonsai]

Now this is a special tree. I love the oddity of it compared to traditional trees. Nice work!

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

Wow! I love Bonsai but don't have enough patience to try them. I'm also lukewarm on jade type of plants but this is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@CharleneO]

I am so glad I am getting into BONSAI. I LOVE HOW THE NEW ART LOOKS

[@WhataPlant]

Best of luck! 🌳

[@arcbrush]

Watching bonsai is a lot of OH NO NO NO YES YES NO NO YES YES YES lol

[@hartyguyton3800]

it is a masterpiece! You put a lot of patience into this video. Thank you for sharing!

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you very much! 🕊️ For you kind words! 🌳

[@tamewolff]

Beautiful creation! I appreciate each step in video and the picture compilation at the end for a wonderful wrap up 😊

[@dreamingofbonsai]

Amazing work. This is a spectacular bonsai.

[@realityjunky]

I'm dying here. Somebody tell me he propagated some of the larger cuttings. But the end product was pretty amazing.

[@ronvavra]

Very nice. What I don't understand is why you let the plant basically go wild in between prunings. Why not just keep it pruned but let new shoot be as you want?

[@tingle2958]

For the health of the plant. It needs plenty of recovery time between prunings. Plus you have to prune them at the appropriate times, so that they can recover with their natural rhythms

[@ronvavra]

@@tingle2958 Thanks for the reply. I understand letting the plant recover, but my question is why let it go all the way back to where it was when pruned before? Seems like nothing is accomplished with pruning. What am I missing?

[@tingle2958]

@ronvavra once the plant has spent a few years in it's pot, and it's consistently healthy, it can be regularly/lightly pruned to keep it looking good. But when a bonsai is young, it needs those few years of a normal cycle so that it can develop healthily. At least that's my understanding of the process

[@JackRyan101]

I am simply jealous. My plant is just one year old. Grown from a cutting. Wonder after how many years will it become like this.

[@ALNizhoni]

This is not a jade plant. This is called Portulacaria Afra. An actual jade plant is a completely different genus. Jade plants are Crassula Ovata. So you need to figure out whether you have an actual jade plant or a plant like the one in the video.

[@julierobertson148]

I gave away my "overgrown" jade plant. After seeing this video, I realize what i could have made of it, and I'm sorry I didn't take the chance to try this.

[@candlelit1899]

I’m a beginner for plant! But this clip make me understand how to pruning! Thank you ❤

[@bunnyveronica5861]

looks like a fairy would live in there

[@ekgheiy]

Thanks for the video! Captivating. I wonder, have you considered not adding the soundtrack or time lapse? I feel like your artistry would be a wonderful addition to the asmr bonsai community. ❤

[@nicka5757]

2 years of hard work and patience to make this video. Outstanding

[@jkoblivion4175]

It's incredible how a plant can recover after this abuse. Nature is Extraordinary indeed.

[@docolemnsx]

Some plants thrive from being ripped out of the ground and having their limbs torn, then being placed away from their peers 😂 If you want good strawberries you have to abuse them like this every year 😊

[@UmaSharma-bu7to]

Very nice learning how to make jade bonsai 👍🏻

[@abdulghaffarbhatti3225]

From begining to end ,it is poetic gardening. Amazing skills demonstrated in unimaginable artistic way. Great work

[@danidan2788]

La grosse et belle plante du début c'est métamorphosée en bonsaï. C'est magnifique, vous êtes un passionné de bonsaï. J'aurais aimée récupérer vos p'tites boutures là🤣🤣🤣. Vous faites l'art floral, c'est incroyable. Si seulement j'arrivais à faire ça 👍🙏🥰😍

[@Bexaxi304]

beautiful trunk!!! 😍

[@BMGardening-GS22]

Excellent work no words to say that only your hard work and patience and also the jade plant survived it's great 😃👍👍👍👍 enjoyed your full video thankyou 16:08

[@lisanetgark415]

Congratulations! Great job helping that poor suffering dying plant find a new breath of life.

[@veritasreigns]

Portulacaria afra isn't a jade plant. That's the Crassula ovata, which are also endemic to the Eastern Cape of South Africa. This plant is called spekboom or elephant food. It is amazing at sequestrating carbon.

[@suicidalcephalopodpsuedony2431]

@veritasreigns another common name for this plant is "dwarf jade"

[@debcampbell4076]

Beautiful work, this is a wonderful tree looks great.

[@Kumarbali386]

Nice sharing bahut sundar plant hai very nice work 👍👍💞

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you! So much! 🌳🕊️

[@maryphil5391]

For me, this is so relaxing to watch ..I want to do this too!!!

[@Oscarp2626RD]

My respect. Beautiful

[@DPac9]

These jade plants seem to thrive well with people who keep snipping, cutting, uprooting, basically toying with them who mess with it mercilessly. While some of us just want them to be alive and not die 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@durdanecanayakin8380]

Hayatımda ilk defa Bonsai hakkında bir şeyler izliyorum. Bu kadar acımasızca bir şey olduğunu bilmiyordum. 😮

[@kailash2930]

fantastic work and so deft and confident - you can see the tree within - superb and the plant selected has little chance of dying

[@nancy3848]

Loved your video! Your bonsai turned out beautifully! Just 1 questions-after repotting do you soak the plant or do you water sparingly?

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you 🕊️ I water it with sprayer also note one thing with portulacaria Afra you don’t water it right after repotting, wait until you see growth of leaves coming then u water it! Takes 2-3 weeks, leaves may look dull but u still wait

[@arturogonzalezperez6921]

Lo que tu haces es arte, saludos desde San Luis Potosí, Mexico

[@googleboy7530]

Pafra Tree squad!!💚☘️

[@topherhenny5268]

These Spekboom grow into massive specimens in the South African semi-dessert, the Karoo. Awesome plants

[@DJZofPCB]

5:13 how much time after you repot did it look like that?

[@themoops.]

love the soundtrack and the sped up footage... plant looks great too

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you so much! 🌳🕊️

[@17germa]

Thanks so much for the video. Lovely tree, impressive work!

[@maryannemackie]

Magnificent! You truly are an artist making bonsai

[@teenaholloway2483]

I'm so going to try this, I hope I have the patience over 3 years to acheive this 😊

[@amjady2k10]

Wow magical❤

[@wcdeich4]

Is it easy to overwater this plant?

[@eppityrrell8236]

Amazing 😮 it's like the plant that just keeps giving 😊

[@fullcircle4723]

Great job and thanks for the tips.

[@irynagiordano]

It's amazing job 🙌 👏 😍

[@justinjayankura8676]

beautiful work

[@ajrestivo]

i love bonsai and have little patience, yes i know thats an odd thing. i solve it by getting more bonsai. so i always have something to do with one.

[@shaolinshadowsoldier]

Marvelous, thank you for sharing, I will subscribe.

[@sabarprayitno21]

Super..ia good .. tanks frean

[@nabeelakamal341]

What a beautiful art work , can’t even skip a second 👌🏻👌🏻

[@JanesPlantCollection]

Super beautiful saculent. Thanks for sharing this video. ❤❤❤

[@clay2424]

so beautiful, i just love this little tree!!

[@agreenhobby655]

Good morning Beautiful bonsai 👌👌

[@edlysia1079]

I really have misconception about how long to grow a bonsai tree

[@pratikathawale9880]

That's really very beautiful 🤩🤩🤩

[@rosaritamaria4414]

Wow! That’s really cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@vickisotomayorleroy6147]

You are an outstanding Artist!!!!!!🌵

[@heathersretirementshenanig6785]

I just received a grafted Pussy willow. It has not been repotted or cut back and it appears to have spider mites. Can I repot and cut back after clearing the spider mites, or is it too late to cut back? I've never had one of these. It will be grown in a pot.

[@ChannelSobari]

Thank you so much for sharing vidio bonsai🙏🙏🌳🌲

[@lalsangpuiilalsangpuii9497]

Sooooo beutifullllll

[@MKbonsai]

Luar biasa ❤❤❤ seni bonsai yang memanjakan mata, saya menikmati seni bonsai yang anda tampilkan❤❤ salam dari bali (indonesia)

[@chrisclarke3670]

Great transformation!

[@zitaencarnacion4325]

Beautiful !!! To do bonsai you need time….effort and most of all patience…. It takes time to see the beauty of your creation ….

[@PlantWithme-mu7wd]

Super

[@bob7023]

Wow

[@YesseniaFiallos]

Excelente trabajo. Lo felicito por el arte que tiene y paciencia.

[@mariadanielova7115]

This your work is great inspiration. Thank you.

[@WhataPlant]

Thank you! 🌳🕊️

[@castiron_altroZ]

I liked your way of pruning and creating a beautiful umbrella like foliage .... please make a separate tutorial video of it.

[@vietus1040]

Making Thick Trunk Bonsai from Jade Plant | in 2 Years | Pruning | Repotting | Portulacaria Afra. The video is engaging and grips the viewer from start to finish. Watched the video on Aug 15, 2023 very like. Thank you

[@WhataPlant]

So nice of you, 🕊️ thank you! 🌲

[@Kjbrunzo]

Is this jade grown from one piece or was it fused from several pieces? Do you know if jade will fuse together? Either way, Amazing jades you have.

[@mokajones74]

My question aswell, there's so many different shoots in that trunk I'm wondering if it's three cuttings planted together decades ago

[@Peleski]

I like the idea of using Jade as it's resilient. I wouldn't want to do it with a pine etc. I do think the result is eye catching.

[@jorgevallarino1211]

quisiera saber el sustrato, que composicion tiene, desde ya gracias y felicitaciones

[@techiebro8785]

Very nice, looks like an old baniyan tree, I also have some Jade Bonsai, that too are as old as 10+ years,

[@officialspock]

Making Thick Trunk Bonsai from Jade Plant Step1: Get a thick trunk bonsai from Jade Plant Step2: ??? Step3: Profit..

[@parvezdaptary6565]

What a jade plant! 😮😮

[@deepamenon9959]

You are indeed talented.Amazing job.

[@samyograi294]

So, beautiful jade bonsai. From Nepal 🇳🇵.

[@KaddyRox]

Lovely tree 🥰🥰