Nursery plant to Fuji Cherry Bonsai Tree; KOJO-NO-MAI make instant bonsai tree -Part 1 by mikbonsai

[@bonsaifromjapan5117]

Thank you for your video.KOJO-NO-MAI 湖上の舞　湖 KO means Lake. 上 JO means on and up. の NO means of. 舞 MAI means traditional dance. If I translate KONO-NO-MAI, that means like a ,,,,,, cherry blossom is dancing on the lake. There is a lake near Mt Fuji where cherry blossom is dancing, seeing Mt Fuji. I imagine the scenery of Mt Fuji and cherry.

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for such detailed explanation and translation from Japanese to English. I did see Mt Fuji in April last year, My trip was memorable, it was cherry blossom season. Visited many places, towns and cities including Fukushima and the mountains with their glorious colours of blossom.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Good job on the roots! I always enjoy your videos and look forward to many more!

[@mikbonsai]

Thanks Nigel, still a bit nervous in case I remove more than I should, thus killing the tree ! as I tend to repot through out the year and not just in the spring.

[@mikbonsai]

Today I have taken a good thrashing on fb from a number UK bonsai experts for the drastic root prune. I am told I should stick to convention. I don't go as far as you do, just a matter of practice and time and I will shock these guys. hahaha they want me to be a cookie cutter like them or do they have some other motive ? Your thoughts Nigel ?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think it is the only way to get an outstanding root system on your tree. The roots are near the top of the soil surface after a good root prune, so it is important to keep the upper layer of the soil watered until the roots begin to grow down deeper in the pot. I mist mine with a spray bottle at least twice a day for the first few weeks. Many bonsai "experts" never experiment enough or have tried enough different techniques to even form an opinion on the subject. I have heard every story in the book on why I shouldn't do what I do with my trees roots, yet my roots continue to get better and better with each potting. Strangely my trees aren't dying either! Any change to traditional techniques is usually met with criticism, but hopefully good results will win a few people over!

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for getting back. I too take extra care for at least three weeks after the repot. I have just been having a discussion on one of my fb posts. I gave him examples of the Walter Pall thinking not to become a cookie cutter. Also styling by guest experts at the Bonsai without Boarders event and their results. I also pointed out that my channel was started to record my work and keep my videos some where and YT was the solution. I also explained that i was surprised when people started following me and commenting on my videos etc. They had an agenda, which has now come out in a response to my reply to his comment "you have a huge following but not enough experience" . Says it all, effectively the grapes are sour. Thanks for your help and support.

[@jeanniegriffin1692]

+mikbonsai,, Let me say, I like both of you gentleman's work and care to your plants. The hours of dedication is amazing and the trees love it; I sure of that!!🌻🌱🌻🌻also, just a note: making the videos is not an easy task either... So I thank both of the two birds with one stone. One swell swoop of thanks-- I'll keep watching as long as you keep posting, I learn a lot about the art of the plant. 💐

[@MRMIKEYGB]

Enjoy all your posts.

[@mikbonsai]

Thanks for watching and getting beck to me with such positive feed back.

[@SolidGoldShows]

I can't wait for its progress. Keep it coming my friend!

[@mikbonsai]

Thanks buddy, you wont have to wait long.

[@DurandCompton]

Congrats on the 10,000! Here's to the next 10,000.

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you my bonsai friend for all the encouragement with your comments and feed back to get here. Keep watching and giving your feed back as always.

[@Gulbaqawali]

Congrats Iqbal! You are certainly going to have more and more subscribers as you are so good.Make more videos ,we love your creativity as well as YOU very much. Wish you all the best. Love Anita.

[@mikbonsai]

Hi Anita, its always good to hear from you and on this occasion wth a great comment and good wishes. My channel started accidentally and I am blown away with the kindness shown to me by people I have never met. Until the next video, Hugs and much love Iqbal

[@garyfowler6812]

Congrats Iqbal,enjoy the videos,l'm learning a lot from watching them....cheers

[@mikbonsai]

Hello Gary, Thanks for being with me, your support is very much appreciated. Am delighted to know that your find the videos useful. Best wishes Iqbal

[@YamadoriBonsai]

Danke fürs Zeigen Toller Film !

[@mikbonsai]

Mein Vergnügen, ich bin froh, dass Sie es mochten

[@furiouspez6837]

loved watching ur channell blossom bin here since 2thousand ur amazing

[@mikbonsai]

I have seen you visit, watch my videos and comment. Good of you to say hello and not sneak off ! Seen you again soon.

[@furiouspez6837]

mikbonsai i often let tour videos build up then watch them all at once partly cause i enjoy them so much and partly because i am very busy

[@mikbonsai]

I am like that as well, particularly at week ends. As I own and run an accountancy firm and it gets very busy. So I do know what you mean.

[@furiouspez6837]

mikbonsai i make crayons but my ambition is to be a youtuber

[@mikbonsai]

You can do it, chose a niche and start making videos doesn't matter how good or bad they are. On YT some one some where will watch it.

[@she1440]

congratulations Iqbal on reaching that milestone. P.s. loved the joke!

[@mikbonsai]

Hi She, thanks for the good wishes. The after thought is new and I wanted to make it unique and me. I am getting good feed back so this will now be a feature in all future videos. Keep watching, commenting and do share if you can, I need that for the next milestone ! Best wishes Iqbal

[@haladraj]

thank you so much,, was looking for such a vedio

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for subscribing, watching my video and your comment. I am glad you like my videos, I would very much appreciate your comments, thumbs up, and also share them on your social media. Let me know if there is a specific topic you wish me to cover and I will put it on my to d list and it will in due course get done, Have a good weekend Iqbal Khan

[@haladraj]

Thanks a lot for your email. I am very much new to bonsai and i am very confused about lots of things. But mainly is, when is the perfect time to start training a tree as bonsai? I got a tree tht i guess was about 8 months old and 1 metre high. Cut it all the wy to about 12 cm and cut the roots as well. I had like 5 min roots between 2 nd 3 inches each. Pot it in a bonsai pot and bunsi soil. Its been 10 days already and i guess the plant is not gonna make it. I have few plants that are yung nd i wnt to bonsi but dont want to kill them :( .

[@craighunter3273]

Well done with regard the subscribers. Nice little video. All the best. Craig H

[@mikbonsai]

Hi Craig, Thanks for the good wishes and your support in watching these videos and your feed back which encouraged me to keep on making the videos. Best wishes Iqbal

[@VinnyChirayil]

Iqbal, congrats on crossing 10k subscriptions ! The suspense of not seeing the full tree in the pot is killing me. Eagerly awaiting part 2 :-)

[@mikbonsai]

Hi Vinny, Thanks, its a nice feeling crossing 10k subs. I also know the feeling of waiting for the next episode of my favourite TV programmes. I will try and speed it up a bit.

[@johnawoest]

Thanks for a nice channel, one of the most informative i have seen. Not just big and lovely old trees but practical work👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for visiting, watching my videos and your feed back. All very much appreciated.

[@SidsTrees]

Congrats on the 10 K Iqbal. Well deserved. Another great video. When was this filmed? Cheers.Sid.

[@mikbonsai]

Hi Sid, thanks for the good wishes. Filming was in August, got a bit behind with my editing as a result didn't post any videos for a while.

[@MrBabysumo]

Great vid cheers! what time if year was this repotting?

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for watching. This was in the Autumn.

[@danielgorner9464]

I recently bought the same tree in same size in a nursery but didn’t repot it yet. You cut a lot (most) of the roots , how did the tree take it? I’m always afraid of cutting so much of the roots

[@mikbonsai]

The tree has done well and did flower this year. I will be doing an update soon, so do subscribe and you can see it's progress. Cheers Iqbal

[@Rob1337]

Bought one today as managed out a little, £10.99 decent size, will attack and repot it today but firstly wanted to watch your videos again, I hope you are well buddy and to catch up at some point soon, I’ve also had some things going on sorry, take care

[@mikbonsai]

Hey Rob, I hope you succeeded with the little tree. Its been a horrible year, Health issues, son dying, and last month my sister died. \Had more health issues with my ankle, its been on going for ten weeks and still not out of the woods. Desperately trying to get back on again and bad things keep on happening. Last Monday in broad day light in the afternoon I was at home and there was an attempted break in, my door was smashed in and yesterday This guy walked into my office and stole my mobile phone while speaking in Spanish and waving his hands around to distract us and placed some papers on my desk, when he picked up the papers he also took the phone. After the doctors appointment have to go and buy another one. I do hope to start making videos again and the start was to return to my channel and answer to comments and questions, Cheers buddy hope to catch up soon in fb chat, Take care Rob. Best wishes Iqbal

[@KINOSHINOBI]

Congratulations for the 10k Subs mate. How about a Giveaway? :D

[@mikbonsai]

Thanks for the suggestion and your support buddy. Will give it consideration.

[@KINOSHINOBI]

Your welcome. Keep up the good work.

[@alexandereriksson707]

How do you keep it small?

[@mikbonsai]

Constant pruning in the summer and also at repotting, prune the roots Its as simple as that. I hope it helps. Cheers Iqbal

[@iconone5]

Can this plant be found in Texas?

[@mikbonsai]

Fuji cherry trees are imports from Japan. Please see the comment from Bonsai & Killifish from Japan, he has explained the english translation from the Japanese name. These trees are imports from Japan and I am sure you will be able to find a nursery in Texas which has them. It may take some time to find them, and if you are lucky it will be quick. Also if you find some one has these trees, you can take cutting and grow from cuttings. Another good tree to grow as bonsai is the Portulacaria Afra also known as Jade. As you live in Texas, the weather is ideal for it |I have worked on a few of these and here's a link to one of the latest I worked on : goo.gl/yGA0u7 You should be able to find this tree as well from a garden centre or again take a cutting from some one who has such a tree and grow from cuttings. Let me kow how you get on with your searches. Best wishes Iqbal London UK

[@bonsaifromjapan5117]

By the way, please just a moment. It is difficult to operate internet.

[@mikbonsai]

No worries, take your time.

[@mikeswain1945]

A decent video badly spoilt by all the traffic and wind noise being outdoors.

[@mikbonsai]

Thank you for watching and your feed back. I was off YT for a few years, hence the delay in responding. I am back and making bonsai videos once again, I hope these are in improvement on my previous ones. Do watch and comment on my new videos. Please also subscribe and you will not miss any new videos. Best regards Iqbal