Repotting my "Root over Temple" Ficus benjamina, The Bonsai Zone, July 2020

[@vishwapat3]

This is beyond artistic Nigel. I'm an artist myself, and I can see you painting you trees in 3D space. The only difference is I paint, you prune. Really great videos, God bless.

[@kimtee8416]

Oh the little bird! so comfortable around you!!!

[@akashgangurde1651]

Aww man u win my soul. I will never forget you sir in my life. You are my inspiration.

[@southpete84]

This actually reminds me of Ankor Wat, well done! magical!

Blessed by nature you are.

[@himanshu8006]

You are a genius Nigel, the "Pablo Picasso" of Bonsai art.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Himanshu, I really enjoy the composing of compositions and landscapes!

[@ScottNYC-p8k]

the don king of bonsai, or cornell west

[@cnolan20]

@5:53 is that a winged elm at the front left corner in the pot

[@rnmultimedia7162]

I’ve likened Mr. Saunders as the Bob Ross of the Bonsai world

[@DrOctagon]

@@ScottNYC-p8k Steve Brule too?

[@CarvingBonsai]

always great videos with diverse content and the interaction with the baby bird was incredible Nigel ... I have a series of birds in my nursery ... I really like it, because we are part of the same nature ... plants .... animals ... people ... big hug

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Tonny, I agree, we are all part of the same world!

[@RudiJaya]

🤝🤝🤝

[@jerry8405]

dog food you say? thats one strange looking puppy

[@camerontaylor7985]

When people ask me who I want to be when I'm older, I say Nigel Saunders from the Bonsai Zone. Love the animal ornaments with the plants too, I do the same with my succulent collection but with dinosaurs

[@alicer3423]

Yes I do too. Mudmen, cows and elephants

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome, I've got my eye on a T rex that I'm going to buy eventually!

[@camerontaylor7985]

@@TheBonsaiZone Sounds brilliant, you could have a Peppa Pig ornament and it would still look cool with your collection

[@han7399han]

@@alicer3423 lllaaaapa

[@kamalani808]

I love watching you prune. It's so scary yet gives me courage to go for it on my own little tree. Thanks for the great videos!

[@georgehelaine]

Thank You Nigel! I love watching your shows! Big Love from South Africa!

[@notbonsai671]

You're simply wonderful. Even animals can't resist. Thank you so much for your content, in a world full of negative media

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Quinn, I hope all is well with you and your not bonsai! I hope to see more videos coming, I really enjoy them!

[@BeTheCREATOR]

After a long I'm seeing your "Root over Temple" Fantastic job done on it and it's looking great in the new pot. And Your Robin is so familiar to you, it's amazing Nigel. Nature has a definite bless on you. Love from India.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Samar, I'll miss the little bird when she goes wild. I hope the tree does well after it's re potting, we'll know by the end of summer!

[@jokesterk5302]

I think it has to be a great day,some trees done and repotted ,the robin fed and this heavyduty sturdy car almost finished off,so,yes, thanks for sharing,it was fun to watch.

[@bindurakhecha7819]

End result is excellent

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Bindu!

[@sophiaangelini4368]

Going to the Bonsai Zone is always an adventure. The Temple is like a visit to Mexico. Thanks for explaining why to use a smaller pot.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Sophia, yes bonsai takes me away to exotic locations too!

[@alicer3423]

Nigel that root over temple is beautiful. Wow just perlite. I would never have thought that would work...but why not.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It seems to work, I hope my Ficus is happy in it, we'll know by the end of summer!

[@temar_tinez]

The bloopers are hilarious great video Nigel. Beautiful bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Terry!

[@paulschaefer5241]

The pros and cons of perlife as a soil. it is light weight and drains well. this makes it nice for large plants especially those that want the soil a little on the dry side. The drawback is that it also holds less nutrients. This means that in order to keep the plant healthy you need to be more diligent with fertilizing the soil.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Paul, I hope the tree does well, we'll know by the end of summer!

[@selfmade6142]

A nice video. The little bird is also very cute to look at, how trustfully it can be fed by you.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The bird is so cute, we have to feed her about every hour, I call her and she flies down from the trees for her food!

[@n8tyler]

Watching you feed the young robin? Really cool...Really like the root over temple project and the your improvements are right on the money...Thanks, as always for sharing this journey...

[@TheCybird]

I have to admit, when i saw this tree over temple, it brought tears to my eyes. as i have been moved when i was at 3 ancient temples in cambodia and thailand and indonesia. your piece is truly lovely.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'm working on my Ta prohm temple now, back at it after 2 years! Thanks so much!

[@charlesperez9976]

Nigel,this is fantastic! I have a 30 year old ficus,root over rock,and it is over due for re-pot. I was surprised at the amount of perlite,versus actual soil!! I had no idea! I must consider this option next spring,as your wisdom is invaluable.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, Ficus love a nice loose free draining soil combined with frequent watering and fertilizer!

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

I find that moss makes the trees WAY easier to water as it protects the soil from getting washed out as you spray. Sounds obvious, but nobody seems to mention that...Also, the truck looks freaking AWESOME. So jealous. Really well done.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks very much, yes the moss is good for holding the soil all together, especially on hills. I think the truck will be like my bonsai, never finished and always being refined!

[@kuka4171]

I have watched this channel many times ... so I am excited to continue taking care of my bonsai. thanks for sharing.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome KuKa! Happy growing!

[@akhilan1981]

Been waiting for an update on this tree for quite a few years now. So great to see it repotted into a shallow, lighter pot

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Finally I can lift it easily! It was so heavy before and I think it shows the tree off much better in the new pot!

[@Ow3nX1]

One of my favorite trees of yours comes finally back in shape. I'm really happy with the result, you did a great job! Looking pretty good :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it's slowly getting there, I think with more lights in the winter, I'll be able to keep it shaped better.

[@jokesterk5302]

I think it is a beast! Magnificent! it's a wonderfull day and everything goes the way it should, so,thsnk you for sharing.

[@CherieChi]

I thought I went the to Angkor Wat at the Cambodia today, what a nice temple and the Bonsai!! love it!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You are so lucky Cherie! That would be my dream!!!! Thanks!

[@CherieChi]

It will be soon🥰🥰🥰

[@BonsaiJCan]

Awesome video ! I was waiting for this one, that was really interesting to watch and the root over temple is looking fabulous in the new pot. 😀👌 Really good work on that truck, what a big difference from early last spring to present !

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks J, don't forget to stop by for a cruise in the truck this summer! Thanks, now I can lift the Ficus too!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Sounds great, thanks Nigel 😀👍

[@ynocoyote]

omg feeding that little bird at the beginning was so cute, youre the bob ross of bonsai

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The bird has gone wild now, I really miss feeding time!

[@Angie-ci1lp]

I’m absolutely in a daze! Amazing art work the temple is perfect 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’ve truly enjoyed your video today… I was video surfing 😅 I’m so glad I found your site❤️ very very interesting and pleasant.Thank you for sharing. You’ve got a new member. Peace

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Andrea, glad you are enjoying the videos, more to come!

[@2Pac-King]

That's a beautiful bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks 2Pac Music!

[@mangeshthawre416]

This one is an adorable bonsai on temple, it has really developed beautiful root structure on that rock , beautiful👏👏👏🌳

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mangesh!

[@Learning_Boosters123]

new subscriber here fr the PHILIPPINES. tho ive been watching your videos for a while now. thanks for your info re bonsai. love the bird. and that gorgeous turning table, too! .

[@MrNutsHouseofLittleTreesBONSAI]

I m always ready to help lift pots my friend. You shout the plain ticket and I m there.lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, good to have friends!

[@jessesnelling257]

This repot is a great improvement! You have an excellent vision for this one I think.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Jesse, it sure puts more focus on the tree!

[@aurora_dawn123]

I love your little rescue robin.

[@thisarfingai]

So good to see Buzz from the Melvins is doing great.

[@jamestropicals8262]

I love how the trees roots are growing around that temple!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks James!

[@jeremiahshine]

Top o' the evening, Mr. Nigel. Have you seen the hemlocks at the "Druid's Grove" at Blarney Castle? Whew...

[@hagakuretv]

Looks way more better now, I like the project. Watched all the old videos and the progress is cool

[@marysoldeeley2218]

That tree is amazing! So is the truck. And you too. :) Your Robin is doing well! Has it met others yet? I wonder if it will fly south, ours stayed last winter.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Robin seems to enjoy the outdoors, but she likes to be indoors too! Last night I brought her in so she didn't get rained on. She seems to be enjoying the freedom, she flies all over the neighborhood and just shows up for feeding. She would fly south if we followed her with dog food! I see her eating bugs and worms, so we think she will go wild before winter, hopefully! The truck is getting there, like bonsai, I think it will be a never ending project! My arms are back to normal today finally!

[@marysoldeeley2218]

@@TheBonsaiZone Well done Nigel! You have a wonderful caring family. :) Glad your skin tone is back to normal! Otherwise we would have to give you a new nickname! :D LOL I think anything we own, is never ending repairs, maintenance, changing and evolving... I mean, what would we do with all that free time if everything was always perfect?

[@vicbarrientos655]

wow so refreshing to listen to you at the same time watching you do fantastic job . . . thanks for the lessons!

[@jade_de_gracia5186]

it is a perfect pot for a ficus bonsai that size.excellent!

[@YashpritSinghji]

Nigel, I have seen all your videos and always inspire by. I must say in this video you added some fun part like uncut section at end of repotting.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Yashprit!

[@alvarolupinacci641]

Wow... this blueish japanese pot is awesome...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it was a nice find, it is a used pot, the best kind!

[@rman8028]

Am I finally ready to take my freshman level final exam from Bonsai Zone University? I watched this whole video and didn't scream @ any of the work! Bonsai Master Nigel, you taught this 'grasshopper' well. I'm going to miss Robin. So happy and lively. Hopefully instinct will keep Robin safe.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, good that you stayed calm and bonsai on! We brought Robin inside last night so she didn't get rained on. She doesn't mind sleeping indoors, but she loves flying around outside too!

[@saveriogallina2935]

wonderful video, very informative, thank you very much, and continue to share your passion with us

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Savaerio!

[@amandafrancoroy]

Mr. Nigel you cook up a nice bonsai video ''robin the temple and the tree.... my complements to the chef !!1

[@Jesse-cx4si]

That is an unbelievably beautiful tree and design. 👍

[@LeePinnington]

Great bonsai zone as usual, dig the new specs and the beautiful butterfly. All the best to you and family. Thanks.

[@phasicsbonsaiworld6902]

Looks way better Nigel! Well done! I love it! Looks like coming across a temple in an Indiana Jones movie lol!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, the roots of the tree are slowly tearing apart the temple, just like the ones at Ta Prohm!

[@karinmoonhawk3720]

Hi Robin 😊 what a great video again Nigel! Just what I needed ... Off to the next one waiting for me 💖😊👍💖

[@ayanghosh16]

Wow! Dada, I was looking forward for this . Thanks for uploading

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Ayan, I'm hoping to get some more repotting videos soon, I'm busy working on the plant room to get it ready for the winter. Keep up the good work on your videos, they are really good to watch!

[@ayanghosh16]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks dada, waiting for more. Keep teaching us.

[@MTPatriot1787]

Great videos as always, but I really enjoyed the outtakes at the end.

[@potplantokajbonsajo1331]

Wow! Your Ficus benjamina is quite impressive! I have one too. You gave me an idea for it. Thank you!

[@BonsaiJade]

great Nigel !! this and Portulacaria forest are my favorites !! I also did seeing the video tioi a ficus on the temple .. but yours is versmente stupendous !!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much! The Portulacaria afra forest has grown a lot and needs pruning!

[@BonsaiJade]

I can't wait to see the video of his pruning ..

[@carmensantiago6711]

It looks beautiful!

[@batz52]

Really enjoyed your videos I'm quite new to bonsai but have learnt a great deal from you. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Joe, nice to hear!

[@jazmynduckworth977]

you give me Bob Ross vibes

[@anotheryoutbechannel]

its the hair :)

[@jazmynduckworth977]

@@anotheryoutbechannel that definitely helped haha but also his gentle demeanor. one of the more relaxing youtube channels here :)

[@anotheryoutbechannel]

@@jazmynduckworth977 yesss. do you watch Herron bonzai?

[@betulaobscura]

Looks much better after repotting!

[@patsfreund9164]

Beautiful choice for the Root over Temple Ficus benjamina. It looks perfect in that new pot. (And, so much better if it is lighter to pick up.) The plant updates are appreciated. Enjoyed seeing Robin. How long before Robin "leaves the Saunders' nest"? Good job on the orchard truck.

[@DieselChicken]

Great video I really enjoyed it. Now time to prune the mess on your head lol it is as wild as the root were.

[@drekrajojha5653]

Very interesting and innovative approach to the great art and science of bonsai!

[@cobyfuson]

Awesome, I can't wait to watch it this afternoon.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cobyfuson]

@@TheBonsaiZone I enjoyed it very much. It was neat to see the perlite used 100 percent as the growing medium. Thanks Nigel.

[@liquidxskin19]

The truck really looks nice! You did a good job

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks CJ it was a lot of work, but I think it was worth it!

[@lilianechofard5171]

Amaizing work 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@sophiaangelini4368]

Tiny Bird! Watching in connection with the 2021 Angkhor Wat Temple construction

[@markgabriana3262]

Looks excellent Mr. Saunders! I personally would place it more to the center, but it looks nice how you positioned it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Mark, I'll try and style the canopy to the right to create more balance for the future!

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Oh noes, I missed this yesterday :'( That new pot really suits the ficus, looks good! As does your new glasses! You gotta have a theme song for the TRUCKZONE :D Also Robin

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Aija, glad you got to see the video, the weather turned cool today after the rain we got. I had to heat the greenhouse to keep the Baobab seedlings warm. I was told not to let them go below 15 C or they go dormant.

[@funnygun9588]

I like your bird such a beautiful an intelligent lovely Bird and I like your work also you are doing excellent job excellent job excellent job I love you

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Many many thanks!

[@harrygorman6940]

Your videos are fantastic! You should include moss collecting in a video!

[@itmaslanka]

A year and a half ago I saw you take apart some Norfolk Island pine. I saw it and did the same and it hasn’t grow a inch since !

[@saturnynetitan]

Great bloopers reel at the end as usual Nigel!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you like them!

[@bonsaiexoticpets741]

Wwwoooow it's ah beautiful bonsai👍👍👍

[@roellacandula9297]

I want to see the update of this Nice ficus over the temple, and the hair style too😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree is doing really well! I'll post an update over the winter.

[@MIMMO4068]

Anche questo lavoro e' un capolavoro, complimenti davvero.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Grazie mille!!!

[@KakdeG]

Nice one. Gives me some ideas on replicating something similar. May be I will try and reverse engineer the temple itself. Scan and 3D print it. Perlite is an excellent idea. I will try Coco chunks with perlite. Let me try before the heavy rain start. I have a Banyan that can be tried for this as well.

[@patrickk6179]

the kindest person in the world

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Patrick, Robin has gone wild now, I really miss feeding time!

[@patrickk6179]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone do he/she still roam near your home

[@SamisBonsai]

I like the Root over Temple. I want to do a root over rock at some point but finding a rock has been my problem. Just haven't find one I like yet. Great video

[@katifalcon]

👏 Wow, the undercarriage is outstanding!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Kati, it was a lot of hard work, but worth it!

[@adamisr]

Hi Nigel, I've been following your truly GREAT videos. Thank you for all the info! So fun to watch it all. I have a question for you. If I have a few small Ficus microcarpa I propagated and one ginseng ficus I bought. I wanted to know how do I create these big root bulges from a cutting. I couldn't find any info about how they are made.

[@finnstenothygesen7641]

Just a fine bonsai .... but what about the small stone gravels from the tempel? On the other hand ... they would maybe be overgrown by moss 😎🌳

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I will have to add them, I totally forgot about them until the video was finished! Thanks Finn.

[@waterlover]

looks insane, love the new pot

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, and now I can lift it without hurting the next day!

[@rajivrathod132]

The tree looks awesome

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Rajiv!

[@greenlife1906]

I am inspired by your root over temple bonsai, so I try to make a root over temple bonsai like yours. 🙂🙂🙂

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Awesome, you'll have to send me pictures!

[@greenlife1906]

@@TheBonsaiZone Oh it`s great sir, thank you for give me a chance to show my root over temple bonsai. I will send you picture soon.

[@tomd6053]

That’s a nice Nairobi in your hair 😂 love it

[@helloww_]

that looks super cool!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Helloww!

[@basicgardeninghd]

fantastic work sir

[@lorenamartinez7834]

Precioso trabajo .....!!!!! lo le seguido desde 2014 .....y a evolucionado de una manera espectacular.....!!!! Tendrá el video del primer trabajo de estas ruinas????? Como iniciar un trabajo como este desde cero????? Muchas gracias 👍🙏🙋‍♀️😘💖

[@santoshsharmavlogs1550]

So beautiful 👌👌👌

[@heyyallbugsy6956]

A moss vid please sir. Your thoughts would be amazing. Ty eather way.

[@annafirth6738]

That's gorgeous x

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Anna!

[@nottelling7065]

I dont know if u read these but i would love one of your citrus bonsai.

[@Rblock777]

I've heard that exposing the roots to direct sun can burn them, thats why I do my repotting in a shaded area

[@curtisnt]

oh how i love robin and nigel

[@Bahçe_Balık]

Your videos make me relaxed

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you like them!

[@andrestaniscia701]

Beautful bonsai congratulations 👌 good work Thanks for sharing your know ledge 🍀🐝🇧🇷🤗

[@Tom-ef1mz]

great as always! I've been referencing to your citrus videos for a Lemon air layering project :)

[@PeteLeong]

beautiful work!