Rescuing A Neglected Maple & Japanese White Pine

Customers bring their trees in to me for advice and care. In this video I take a neglected Maple and White Pine and give them a chance at survival.
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[@murray821]

I don’t understand people, buying a bonsai but don’t read into the material. Like they buy it because it’s nice, and they are. But just give them water once in a while like plants in the home. I’m fairly new to bonsai. But I’ve learned allot in just a few months. Got almost a couple of dozens trees in training. Peters video’s help allot! Thank you

[@jamesa7506]

The famous Peter moss treatment! A fine educational video again. Your shirt is absolutely splendid, too.

[@gudrescu]

So let me bring the hammer 😂. I always enjoy your videos, I hope we can travel to UK and pay you a visit at an ulterior time.

[@saras6634]

I was clapping my hands and cheering as you mentioned your famous moss trick. I am truly in you debt, sir! Had a very sick little calamansi who had survived near death twice when I tried your trick earlier this year. It's looking healthier then ever! No more rot or lost leaves, just strog growth. Find myself mixing in a little bit of sphagnum moss whenever I repot trees or sick plants now to ensure a good start. So thank you, many times over! Love from Sweden

[@peterchan3100]

It really works

[@Rach2363]

I love the wisdom you impart, like the bit about the soil in Takamatsu

[@MidniteSan]

They will thrive in good hands, especially Peter's. Can't wait to see the update on them. Thx for sharing Peter and stay safe to all.. cheers. 😂

[@penjingcroatia2636]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! 🙏🍀

[@Big_Fan_just_generally]

I think it's great that you are so ready to share your experience for free, although you make your money with it! Very inspiring, and if I ever come to the UK (which I surely will someday), I will definitely visit your nursery and buy some stuff for the bonsai which you have helped me create with your videos! :D

[@julesverne2509]

I just want to say thank you for all the videos you do. You're videos got me started and helped along the way and you saved my life a d brought meaning when I thought maybe there wasn't any.

[@chadomaniac]

These videos are addicting. Bonsai is amazing 🙏

[@avalancheadenium]

thank you Mr.Chan ... i learn a lot from you .... tons of pro info ... i download your all videos and watch them again and again .... thank you for everything ...be happy be healthy ...... { Bahman from Iran}

[@PSPMHaestros]

Peter Chan's tools for bonsai: -Hammer -Axe -Cleaver -Pickaxe -Industrial digger -Saw

[@IlkkaVuoristo]

You forgot "awesome shirts"... :D

[@murray821]

And he cuts the wire with the pruner 😄

[@stuartbaines2843]

Did a similar 'repot' of my white pine (herons stock) this year myself 👍 Also did a Old Larch. Very helpful Thank you.

[@jessevdmeer]

Great video again master, i love your videos so much, just so satisfying to see you turn these trees into something amazing. I started some trees myself. And step by step i learn the art of bonsai watching your videos. Thank u

[@BlueSkyBonsai]

Thanks Peter! Bonsai rescue service 😁👍

[@Variella]

Gosh! What an incredible skill! And such artistic prowess! Peter is amazing! So glad I found this channel.

[@louisecolombi6630]

it’s good to know that we need to consider the original growing conditions of the tree when deciding to repot it.

[@Goldfisch2]

Fingers crossed for this absolutely stunning pine to recover 🌱 this tree is so beautiful

[@andrewadams9924]

I can't wait to see the results of that Maple! Very excited!

[@JAMES-dv5ns]

I just repotted two 10 year old Deshojo maples that we’re very pot bound and had what appeared to be leaf rot from that. I removed them from the toil, teased the roots , cut off some dead roots and trimmed them. They have very thick trunks that had a rock under the root. I used compost, peat moss and microehizae root promoter to improve the roots. After I put some mulch on top. I know it was not the ideal time to do this but the trees were severely neglected. And I want to repot in a bonsai pot during spring or next year. I hope this doesn’t harm the tree and holy helps. I have some rocks and holes in the big pot for drainage.

[@dwed1234]

Your tips and tricks are very much appreciated Peter. I have learnt so much from your videos and hope that I can attend one of your workshops when things become more “normal”. 👍

[@stephenlay9580]

Keep the good work up Peter 👍

[@CaioAndrade-ctla]

"Peter Chan's moss trick!" I love it!

[@Mr69redhead]

Your videos bring me so much happiness

[@robertobreglia2544]

Beautiful video! Very compliments for your great job 👍👍👍

[@lorenamartinez7834]

Excelente como siempre sus vídeos.....aprendemos mucho de un experiencia y sugerencias.....Muchas gracias

[@danielthobois8310]

The soil tip is completely true here where I am in South Africa the bonsai soils are like the finer dust of perlite and inorganic soil it absorbs water and it’s also well draining and that is to keep water in the soil but to the point where the hot sun would dry out the water in the soil by the end of the day (I would advise new people in the hobby to buy the bonsai soils supplied in local plants centers the soil would be almost engineered for best results for the climate area you live in)

[@sebastianserrano6837]

I'm looking forward to see the recovery of these trees. Wonderful work!

[@ChaCha1984Australia]

Love your work and you book is amazing, thank you

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

Another Great project

[@Ukeitupmike]

very good advices. Thanks Peter

[@patricks9682]

Very informative ,it helped me a lot. 👍 I had nearly the same situation with a pine tree . Thank you for the Video 👍

[@angelo89]

Hello from Hamilton New Zealand! Thanks for uploading great videos like this. Very helpful!

[@TitaneNic]

Dear Sir, Thank you so much for all of your videos on bonsais. May I ask a question with regards to my azalea little bonsai? I'm taking good care of it, made sure to repot it last spring with light well drained soil, with rather more acidic ph, with special azalea and hortensia compost; I'm watering it carefully during these days (in Geneva Switzerland) hot days (up to 35°C peaks). But unfortunately leaves started to get brown on the edge, and then totally brown, as if dry. I set my azalea in shade, and I keep daily "fog" it with spraying fresh water on the branches and leaves. I cut the edges of each branches. But it doesn't seem to get new leaves for already 2-3 weeks. I'm worried. I don't know what to do. Would it be possible to save my bonsai?

[@minimusft]

Im not peter but maybe i can help. With azalea these symptoms could also mean that it is being over watered. This is more often the case than it being too dry. Try to see if the soil is still wet on the underside of the pot and only water the plant when the soil is nearly dry. Good luck with your bonsai, hope it recovers!

[@ricot1797]

I want that shirt!!

[@jimbersmcimbers]

Get in the queue!

[@yogeshlimboo2455]

Glad to see you again sir.

[@yoopermann7942]

thank you for the PRO TIP,s from an expert like you PETER i can run to the bank with these tips and grow beautiful trees also

[@antemace5204]

Is the update on those bonsais already available?

[@Rach2363]

Another great video! As a pot enthusiasts I bet breaking the pot is a little painful! Also I have jade plants that are about 6” long and the diameter of the pot is 8 cm. What kind of size pot do I need if I want these little jade plants to grow thick strong trunks? Also why can’t you work on it in summer but can in February?

[@stevemartin8832]

I was somewhat surprised that you did not remove the wires on this plant. Is there a reason? Will you do that in Jan/Feb when you re-pot?

[@bonsaigusto1547]

Another excellent video Peter! keep up the great work 👏🏼

[@bonsaibob8253]

Awesome shirt Peter. Nice trees also

[@lukasmihara]

Great rescue and fantastic shirt!

[@G-boi]

Blend some moss with water in a mixer or blender and throw this mixture on a soil mix that is rich in grafel and bark, keep this well watered in a shady area and it will regrow.!.

[@rRobertSmith]

"I can't really repot these trees...." repots them anyway else they will die.

[@elmersbalm5219]

rRobert Smith he's not pruning the root ball though

[@pansepot1490]

rRobert Smith he didn’t rePOT them. He placed them in large baskets.

[@bobmccarlie382]

Is there a follow up video on the pine tree? I thought sphagnum moss would be too moist for a pine. I have a Mugo pine with root issues that is causing dieback similar to your pine. I’m trying to figure out how to save it.

[@tolbaszy8067]

Don't be fooled by Master Chan's "secret compost formula"! His real secret to successful bonsai is a proper shirt! Thanks for sharing!

[@peterchan3100]

Magic shirt you mean?

[@escalanteson7454]

I just reported a few of my plants in the summer because the soil wasn’t draining well at all(organic bonsai soil I bought when I first got into bonsai and didn’t know it needed good drainage)and grubs started to appear. Hopefully they make it out with no problems, I live near San Francisco and our summers are very gloomy

[@paulyeung8322]

Spent a long time looking at your videos. It would be helpful if you could share techniques on how to create a nursery maple to a bonsai, specifically on the choice on branches to prune and to wire, etc. Believe this is an area where you have not quite mentioned.

[@dracokaiser]

I’m sorry but I can’t help not to laugh!!! 😂. Duck tape???!!! Could the bugger had used guerrilla glue??!! 😂

[@Harry-mu5pk]

Hi. My ornamental tea tree bonsai tree is not doing too well. Half of it went brown. Do you know what I should do?

[@StephenTurnerVlogs]

Do/would you use peat free compost? Given the decline of our bogs in Ireland it's important to me to try to be more sustainable. I'm thinking of mixing a small amount of peat free with akadama and pumice (when I find it in stock again somewhere). As for the moss, have you considered trying to grow it yourself? Like the pumice it seems to be difficult to get before it sells out. Even in tropical pet suppliers!

[@Paul-wv5bs]

Great video again! Thanks. Peter, what do you think of red Italian lava grit (so called lavalit) as an ingredient for bonsai soil for mediterranean trees like Olives, Oranges or even Argan trees?. Do you by chance have any experience with that material?

[@dasi_is_dasi]

Wonderful video!

[@ariabonsai6300]

thanks realy

[@IlkkaVuoristo]

A company here in Finland called Biolan is making spaghnum moss products for the consumer market. I'm guessing they would be able to provide raw moss for professional use as well.

[@pansepot1490]

I haven’t found anything about New Zealand stopping sphagnum moss export. It’s possible the disruption will be caused by Brexit. In that case importing from the EU will be difficult as well.

[@sophiaangelini4368]

It is helpful to visit the patient Bonsai and see theiir progress. Like doing rounds.

[@Vassoler19]

You never get disapointed by the shirts!

[@circularpizzabox2134]

Was there a follow on this video, how are your patients doing?

[@askgbk]

Just bought bonsai the art of growing and keeping miniature trees does anyone know if this book covers what should be done during each season ? Bought my first tree about 2 months ago ... been buying new trees or materials each week since then ( amazon and world of books along with various garden centres and plant nursery’s and websites )

[@kevindelk]

Hey Peter, once a Bonsai matures and you choose a "pot". Can it stay on that pot forever or does it have to be enlarged? Or do you just trim the roots occasionally? This subject I still confused one. Thanks

[@Klownzie0609]

Do you water the tree while planted on sphagnum moss? or do you only mist it. wondering cause i know sphagnum holds in alot of moisture and water.

[@peterchan3100]

Yes

[@andrewraisanen3768]

Can I prune my JP Maple in Aug now? I have lots of leaf scotch and want to make the tree smaller. Its about 4 feet now.

[@peterchan3100]

Yes

[@hazelem1266]

You can get spagnum moss from Australia.

[@blakester124]

Where did you get that shirt bro? I want one it is fantastic.

[@bobbymalta73]

Thank You!

[@skipper1971albe]

Technique without the mystique, I like that!

[@dracokaiser]

You can get spagnum moss in the US

[@videoaddicto]

waiting for this new update in february :DDDDD

[@ez3124]

Hey Peter i would like to know what kind of soil would be good for outdoor and indoor bonsai in California's hot weather thank you!!

[@peterchan3100]

Certainly not a sandy soil but one that has lots of organic matter in it. We use a 'peaty' type soil - or coco fibre is also good mixed with a little bit of clay and grit

[@ez3124]

@@peterchan3100 thank you so much for taking time to reply. I watched all your videos and honestly you made me wanna know more about the bonsai world. As soon as the pandemic is over I will visit England just to visit your nursery. Thank you so much for the fast response

[@greglongenecker1772]

Peter, can sphagnum moss go bad if it sits in its bag to long ? I have several large bags of it that I have stored in my garden shed, and it’s been in there for several years now... also do you have a particular brand of akadama that you like , I could not see the brand name in the video :) Thanks , greg

[@peterchan3100]

Keep it watered and it will last a long time - its a living plant after all.

[@JennyBesserit]

Yay thank you

[@johnk7575]

Can't find the update on Facebook or Instagram. Anyone know where it is?

[@chaiwatpotichanid]

Kupchak 🥰🥰

[@a7mad421]

That shirt is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sparshshetty5001]

In Dubai any pine or juniper I buy dies immediately because of the heat what bonsai type trees are very heat resistant?

[@minimusft]

Olive tree or bougainvillea could work, still it's probably best to put them under half see-through shade cloth at least in the hottest hours of the day

[@sparshshetty5001]

Thank you so much

[@cameronfloyd2160]

Great videos! Has made me feel more confident and comfortable to try bonsi. Just to add you may need a microphone on your shirt just every now and then its hard to hear. But an amazing vid nonetheless :)

[@xyzllii]

Interesting.

[@udingibson6392]

i wanna ask something. can we grow maple and oak in tropic climate? is there any hope or not thanks

[@peterchan3100]

NO

[@udingibson6392]

@@peterchan3100 thanks for the answer

[@thetaeater]

I just realize my gecko's moss is from New Zealand. Maybe I will give him a bonsai! I'm forced to try this moss trick with my favorite hynoki cypress. If this tree dies I will cry harder than when any family member died. If I dont have a greenhouse can I put stakes in the ground and surround it in clear plastic?

[@pansepot1490]

Sure. Just take care to leave some opening for ventilation and check with a thermometer the temperature doesn’t get too hot in sunny days. Small greenhouses are tricky, you can easily boil plants to death if you are not careful. A lot depends on the conditions of your tree and your climate. Warm climates don’t need greenhouse, just keep it sheltered from wind and strong sun and well watered (ensuring excellent drainage of course).

[@sparshshetty5001]

Can we see an update on the twin trunk maple that you made

[@Najaxyutara]

Nice ;) thx Merci !

[@AKHIL_anywhere]

Are u export bonsai pots to India ?

[@luisito17ize]

Can anybody write down the components that Peter uses for soil? i didnt understand some of them, I understood akadama, sphagum moss, pine bark, the other ones didint understand the names, so if somebody write them down for me so i can translate them it would be grate for me, thanks!

[@adnkanibal]

You have the first three ingredients... He uses also Japanese volcanic grits.. (but you can use italian pomice) and also Kyodama (a grit too) but you can use instead Perlite or vermiculite... I don't know the ratio but if you put 1:5 of each I think it's OK :)

[@luisito17ize]

@@adnkanibal thank you!! :)

[@MrExorius]

did the maple got potted yet?

[@danielschneider8784]

Haha well the tree jumped off the Table to crack his cage :D

[@magnusjohansson1720]

Not being repotted for 15-20 years, to me it has survived ....Not a Bonzai lover that owns that beutiful tree

[@technicalscience]

Peter, do you sell your mix?

[@omietopi]

DropEightyFour Yes he do. 😊 I just found it on their website. Enter ‘soil ‘ and you’ll find it 😉

[@technicalscience]

@@omietopi Great, thank you! (I should have looked there before asking, really)

[@omietopi]

DropEightyFour Don’t worry , it’s a pleasure to respond. I just found the soil on the website before reading your comment .😊 Have a nice evening and stay safe !

[@JurgenBoes]

are they really stopping with sphagnum moss?! ?

[@3402395309]

❤️

[@alexdelgado4662]

Peter that hair looks a little neglected and needs a little prunning!!

[@TheJGsus]

Just the tip Master Chan

[@vlonelone311]

Ship 2 us pls

[@sajikocheekaranlouis269]

Can I grow maple in south India (Kerala) ?

[@adnkanibal]

Yes you can but under the coconuts trees ;) more seriously, being a decidious tree, the Japanese maple is indeed adapted for cold climates and Kerala does not provide the best growing environment; yet the trees will grow in this area if you provide shadow well protected from the sun and strong wind.

[@jimtorode9330]

Love the hammer on the pot with duct tape. :)

[@PatriciaAnnGriggs]

Why didn't just glue the pieces

[@itmaslanka]

At a US auto store I got a bag of this grit they use on floors for like $15. 40# bag

[@ابونايفسالم-ض9خ]

Very good job, can you translate into Arabic 🌺💝

[@Eza_yuta]

Peter-chan

[@hsvfanjan17]

Is this a reupload?

[@DubElementMusic]

thanks, asian bob ross