Rescuing a very old Ficus

[@TheBonsaiZone]

A beautiful restoration of the tree Peter! Happy birthday!!!🍰🥮

[@Dave_0993_I]

Ha Ha, Nigel Is watching! Cheers to both Peter and you, friend.

[@JoeyPuopolo]

@@Dave_0993_I Came here to check if Nigel indeed was watching 😊

[@WanderingBobAK]

@@JoeyPuopolo And wonder which Dave this is ... haha!

[@DavidChow-n4x]

Happy Birthday Peter! 🎂🎁🥂 Someone once said: “Age is about mind over matter. If you don’t mind it doesn’t matter.” Hope you had a blessed day. God Bless and take care. 🙏🙏🙏

[@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai]

Yes sir we did meet, I was the fellow abusing a small boxwood and putting it in a raku pot I made. I enjoyed the workshop very much. I also met at the book signing. I asked about the Robin. Wishing you continued good health!

[@peterchan3100]

Hope we will meet again.

[@harrynadeau2103]

I've had my 7 Ficus for 35 years . Plus..it is tribute to the trees. Their survivors. Their 👍 great.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! 39 years old.

[@juergenausdemwesterwald]

Hi Peter, herzlichen Glückwunsch zu Deinem Ehrentag und beste Gesundheit für die nächsten Jahre.

[@brucejeffcott1104]

That was great Peter. Happy birthday.

[@berchons]

Happy Birthday Master Peter.🥳🥳🥳

[@mick681]

Happy birthday, Peter. What a transformation. I look forward to seeing the follow up video.

[@chrismorton3064]

I have a ficus a friend purchased from your nursery for me. It's doing so well it even has fruit on it now

[@brianmurphy9846]

Happy Birthday, Peter!!

[@andreastefanini11]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!!!

[@cornbreadburglar]

Happy Birthday! You make the 60s look good.

[@Christopher_Giustolisi]

Happy birthday, Peter. Could you make a video about quince bonsai and quince varieties? I was unable to find one on your channel and I value your advice and pragmatism.

[@Smokeywolf64]

Happy birthday Peter!🎉🎉🎉

[@jamesa7506]

Happy birthday my friend, you don't even look old enough to drink! 😉 May God continue to bless you and your family and your business! ✝️🇺🇲🙏

[@peterchan3100]

I do not drink Tea if that's what you are referring to !

[@eloisebates7827]

Happy Birthday to you! You've given us a gift, thank you.

[@zimmy1958]

Thanks and have a great B day.

[@Silvangreen]

Happy Birthday, Peter. I like that bonsai can survive their owners and can be bequeathed to the next generation to nurture them.

[@MrChausner]

Watching and listening for years always learning more 🎉

[@leeschlosser4069]

Happy belated birthday. Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@Taotao515]

always a good time watching master Peter at work !

[@MugenSaint]

Wow, that tree is incredible

[@JeffR.-ne4zg]

Happy birthday Sir! Thank you for another great video

[@rosanadancel7225]

Happy birthday Mr. Heron, my you have more birthdays to go.

[@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai]

Congratulations on another trip around the Sun! Many happy returns from London, Ontario!

[@peterchan3100]

Did I meet you in Toronto recently ?

[@keaneu4456]

Happy Birthday Peter and I wish you good health and many more birthdays to come. 🎂 🎊 🎉 🌳

[@nickfletcher4132]

I have no words. Just tears and immense gratefulness.

[@zachrowe986]

I have the same focus about half that size and happy birthday

[@mikec3820]

happy birthday peter! thank you for so many years of inspiration and sharing all your info sir!

[@MidniteSan]

Fresh new look, awesome 👍. Thx for sharing Peter 👍

[@johnmichaelrutherford3514]

Happy birthday Peter, and good work on the ficus it look so much better than before already and I just wanted to say that I believe that is just an ordinary ficus microcarpa but honestly even I get confused with all of these different cultivars.

[@p.l.frederick]

❤🎉❤ Happy birthday Peter! You are a gift to us, spreading wisdom and joy. Thank you. ❤🎉❤And… What a lovely shirt you’ve got on, probably my favorite yet! ❤🎉❤

[@bear0907]

Happy Birthday Sir!! Hope you enjoy your Day!

[@lorellstoneman74]

Happy Birthday, Peter.

[@tinjoesstation]

Happy Birthday!🎉 The tree looks 1000000 times better! Can’t wait to see it in a month!❤❤

[@sandraseldon6734]

You are a genius of bonsai! Magnificent!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

This Ficus is in great hands of a Master Surgeon and Bonsai Master, Mr. Chan.

[@jakicatancabelic9436]

Happy birthday Mr. Chen, wishing you good health and good luck for years to come.

[@jubakusha]

Happy birthday Peter! :)

[@casandraolund9006]

🎉Happy Birthday 🎉 Thank you for rescuing that poor tree. It looks so beautiful now.

[@carlosbarradas2125]

Happy Birthday Peter! You're the best!

[@dq129]

Happy Birthday Peter - I hope you celebrated in style. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Chris-oq6kn]

Happy birthday peter and many more to come! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 🦴👁🔛

[@alfonsomontana5031]

Happy Birthday Peter! Have a nice day

[@Alroger-x9t]

Tanti auguri da Roma , Happy birthday tanks for your joob and video

[@anotheryoutbechannel]

Happy belated birthday Peter!

[@eriklheureux7879]

Hello Peter! I really enjoyed that video and the amazing story of this tree. You immediately recognized the value of this tree. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us on youtube. I started bonsai watching your videos and, now, it is a real passion for me. I have a lot of fun working on my small trees. I am a grateful youtube follower from Québec.

[@pamelahanel7584]

Happy birthday Peter 🎊🎈🎉🎁 wonderful transformation.

[@martinazimmer-heil8797]

Best wishes dear Peter 🎶🍀🎂🍾🎁💞love for you😊

[@robcottam2]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIR!

[@dabberdoodah]

Happy Birthday Peter, Have a wonderful day! I love watching your channel . God Bless....hugs

[@southofthesticks]

Beautiful ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‼️ 🍰 🥳 Love the shirt. 💜

[@marcsaunders8599]

A very Happy and Healthy Birthday to you, Peter! Looking forward to many more years of instructive and enlightening videos.

[@dk2614]

Happy Birthday Mr. Chan!

[@Luuhaa]

Happy birthday! Love your videos

[@brianbower5320]

Happy birthday Peter

[@Faye728]

Happy birthday!!!!! 🎉!

[@maryryan8341]

Happy birthday 🎂 What an interesting tree!

[@pankajbawiskar3086]

Many many happy returns of the day dear Peter sir and happy teachers day

[@rojinadewanrai8026]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Peter

[@lokdog257]

Happy Birthday!

[@Uurple]

Happy birthday!!!

[@scottseibert4675]

Happy birthday Peter! I’m kinda new to your channel. I love trees and nature just like you. I love you videos, very informative! Keep up the good work Peter.

[@mablama]

Happy birthday Peter! You’re brilliant, what a transformation! I’m learning so much with your videos. I did a bonsai course recently here in Spain where I live but you sharing all your expertise with us is wonderful and so helpful. Thank you so much 🙏 looking forward to the upcoming update on this strong survival ficus ❤

[@harrietb2141]

Wich you a Very Happy Birthday🌺🌸🎈🌷🌸🌳🎁🥳❤️

[@bonsaitreasure6791]

hi

[@seiadias7547]

Happy birthday ❤🎉👏, Very Nice New plant, 😘

[@themichaellerner]

I've had a Green Island for about 35 years that looks like a banyan tree with a huge trunk and aerial roots but I've never had to perform surgery such as this!

[@mellysandshrew]

Happy birthday! 🎉 Thank you for always sharing your skills and insight with us! The tree look great, I'm sure with time it will become quite impressive

[@OrbitalTrails]

Happy 100th Birthday Peter, you don't look a day over 90!

[@vertigoone-one-722]

Happy birthday! I did not see it turn out so good, was a bit sceptical on what it would turn out to be but you did your magic and it looks amazing. Can see what you are going for and hope to see the results in a while 😀

[@deineath]

Happy birthday Peter 🎉

[@marclawson7552]

He so mean to her

[@earthladyadventures5018]

Happy Birthday 🎉😊❤

[@corbodewits1350]

Happy birthday peter🎉🎉🎉

[@egoebonsai37]

Good idea Sir. Rescuing very old ficus. I am from Indonesia appretiate for your hobby Bonsai n activities. Good luck Sir.

[@SorrowPolaris]

Happy birthday peter :)❤

[@Stettafire]

Happy bday ❤

[@shivangnisharma9448]

Belated happy birthday & it’s called ficus Long Island in India , quite a transformation there

[@maryoverton7245]

I am looking at this fig, At the same time I am looking at my figs. I don't know how but I am pretty shore that this fig is A port Jackson fig that grows in Australia

[@parvezdaptary6565]

In India we call ficus long Island.

[@TheYoga80]

Happy birthday Mr Peter....good health....salam satu hobi from Indonesia

[@pjbabu2169]

Wish you a happy birthday sir

[@antoniotayoun1238]

Happy birthday

[@harrynadeau2103]

Nice one ,Sensai 👍

[@t3dwards13]

While it's out of the pot, I like to soak the pot in vinegar (or soak paper towels). It will start dissolving the scale.

[@thetroytroycan]

Goddamn it Peter for US PRESIDENT. Happy birthday, sir. Thank you for distracting me from a super stressful career sometimes and giving me a calming outlet allowing me to fall asleep sometimes, watching someone who loves what they do. That you can thrive and prosper on a passion was a news article until I observed you. I would love to bonsai. But it's a fantasy. Too much work. I learned more about what I DON'T want observing you. I'm a little happier because of your videos. And I'm not ashamed to overwork in my profession. We all have a place.

[@peterchan3100]

US Presidency? - a poison chalice if I might say so. But let's hope you get a good President. The world needs a decent person for this job.

[@themichaellerner]

Looks like a Green Island Ficus.

[@jirawudhvanasup4530]

Ficus from Thailand ? Could it be Ficus Benjamina , Moraceae. I am from Thailand. Just guessing by it's leaves. Nice work with it, though.

[@debasish9804]

Happy Birthday sir..

[@oliverwilkinson4367]

Very good video 😊

[@AJTwitchel]

Impressive

[@devarakondasanthosh]

Its a Ficus Microcarpa, generally used as root stock for grafted bonsai. 😊

[@emilylloyd-gale6382]

I would love to bring my ficus to you. Do you have to book an appointment?

[@peterchan3100]

Ring the office for an appointment

[@yougottabekiddiing]

Have you used white vinegar to soak such pots, and dissolve the “hard water” residue?

[@peterchan3100]

Any type of acid works and so does vinegar.

[@LinguisticCage]

can I ask why didn't you cut the black root and allow new roots come out?

[@jmmvangoor]

congratulations mister Chan, turned 83 i think huh?

[@coco77497]

How is the rescued ficus doing?

[@brucejeffcott1104]

Peter could you do a sweet plum video?

[@peterchan3100]

Do you mean the Sageretia theezan? Sometimes called the 'Bird plum cherry'

[@brucejeffcott1104]

@@peterchan3100 yes that's exactly what im talking about.

[@CarlosMoreno-n1p]

Felicidades

[@bonsaitreasure6791]

hi everyone