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.

[@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 !

[@Freedomisinthemind13years]

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

[@brucejeffcott1104]

That was great Peter. Happy birthday.

[@berchons]

Happy Birthday Master Peter.🥳🥳🥳

[@Smokeywolf64]

Happy birthday Peter!🎉🎉🎉

[@andreastefanini11]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!!!

[@mick681]

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

[@brianmurphy9846]

Happy Birthday, Peter!!

[@juergenausdemwesterwald]

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

[@eloisebates7827]

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

[@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.

[@JeffR.-ne4zg]

Happy birthday Sir! Thank you for another great video

[@jubakusha]

Happy birthday Peter! :)

[@brianbower5320]

Happy birthday Peter

[@harrynadeau2103]

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

[@Taotao515]

always a good time watching master Peter at work !

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

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

[@Leeschlosser1991]

Happy belated birthday. Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@MrChausner]

Watching and listening for years always learning more 🎉

[@cornbreadburglar]

Happy Birthday! You make the 60s look good.

[@rosanadancel7225]

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

[@zimmy1958]

Thanks and have a great B day.

[@bear0907]

Happy Birthday Sir!! Hope you enjoy your Day!

[@robcottam2]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIR!

[@Alroger-x9t]

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

[@corbodewits1350]

Happy birthday peter🎉🎉🎉

[@harrietb2141]

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

[@bonsaitreasure6791]

hi

[@nickfletcher4132]

I have no words. Just tears and immense gratefulness.

[@seiadias7547]

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

[@MugenSaint]

Wow, that tree is incredible

[@alfonsomontana5031]

Happy Birthday Peter! Have a nice day

[@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

[@thebrightsidepotteryandbonsai]

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

[@peterchan3100]

Did I meet you in Toronto recently ?

[@egoebonsai37]

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

[@Silvangreen]

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

[@lorellstoneman74]

Happy Birthday, Peter.

[@sandraseldon6734]

You are a genius of bonsai! Magnificent!

[@martinazimmer-heil8797]

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

[@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! ❤🎉❤

[@Faye728]

Happy birthday!!!!! 🎉!

[@MidniteSan]

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

[@anotheryoutbechannel]

Happy belated birthday Peter!

[@deineath]

Happy birthday Peter 🎉

[@marclawson7552]

He so mean to her

[@Chris-oq6kn]

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

[@carlosbarradas2125]

Happy Birthday Peter! You're the best!

[@SorrowPolaris]

Happy birthday 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.

[@johnroberts2729]

Happy Birthday!

[@Luuhaa]

Happy birthday! Love your videos

[@Uurple]

Happy birthday!!!

[@casandraolund9006]

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

[@jakicatancabelic9436]

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

[@mikec3820]

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

[@earthladyadventures5018]

Happy Birthday 🎉😊❤

[@OrbitalTrails]

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

[@keaneu4456]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@dq129]

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

[@tinjoesstation]

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

[@shivangnisharma9448]

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

[@dk2614]

Happy Birthday Mr. Chan!

[@rojinadewanrai8026]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Peter

[@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!

[@Stettafire]

Happy bday ❤

[@pamelahanel7584]

Happy birthday Peter 🎊🎈🎉🎁 wonderful transformation.

[@southofthesticks]

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

[@dabberdoodah]

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

[@TheYoga80]

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

[@marcsaunders8599]

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

[@maryryan8341]

Happy birthday 🎂 What an interesting tree!

[@pankajbawiskar3086]

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

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😀

[@debasish9804]

Happy Birthday sir..

[@carolparamore7522]

Happy Birthday

[@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.

[@pjbabu2169]

Wish you a happy birthday sir

[@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.

[@oliverwilkinson4367]

Very good video 😊

[@harrynadeau2103]

Nice one ,Sensai 👍

[@LinguisticCage]

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

[@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

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! 39 years old.

[@devarakondasanthosh]

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

[@themichaellerner]

Looks like a Green Island Ficus.

[@coco77497]

How is the rescued ficus doing?

[@AJTwitchel]

Impressive

[@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

[@jmmvangoor]

congratulations mister Chan, turned 83 i think huh?

[@gantoin]

My face on this part of the video 5:54 → 😬