Root Detailing My Ficus microcarpa, Part 1, The Bonsai Zone, June 2021

[@craft-o-matic2377]

This is one of my favorite types of videos on your channel Nigel! Entertaining, enthralling, exciting, yet peaceful! Thank you! Lisa

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Lisa and thanks for joining in on the premiers!

[@craft-o-matic2377]

@@TheBonsaiZone So happy I was able to!

[@DanielThiele]

i liked it when you took it out of the pot and placed it on the table... like a cut out from nature and it held in shape perfectly like a slice of cake or something

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's nice to see this, it means it is a good time to repot. If your soil falls apart, it's too soon!

[@dv3rsion_495]

I just finished planting some of my giant sequoia seeds!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope they do well!

[@dv3rsion_495]

@@TheBonsaiZone I hope so too!

[@Gabriel-dm1du]

Sequoia, nice 🙂

[@jwkoeniger]

One of your finest videos yet. I always learn so much from you, both as an artist and a technician. Thank you!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks so much Jim and I'm looking forward to your next video!!!

[@RosarioCostanzo]

Your work is always amazing, Nigel!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Bonsai Adventures!!

[@patrickfo967]

That's some vintage Nigel root correction. Something I learned watching your videos...nobody really shows that part this detailed. Many bonsai people tend to say well this tree has a good root base and this one has a bad one.. And don't do much to correct it. So I guess you taught me how to correct roots!

[@1958bytor]

I would take the second one off on the right too. It gives a hump to the root base.

[@beth7467]

Doesn't there come a point where you can say that all the roots are crossing each other on that tree? It really is a slippery slope.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's good to build up a basic radial structure and then later you can have fine roots crossing, creating an outer mesh.

[@sophiaangelini4368]

The Zone isi absolutely in its decision to reduce the root.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Sophia!!!

[@Maunkwew]

👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 ficus ..... i like

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Maunk!

[@OddBonsai]

There's a point up to which having all roots perfectly radial is appealing to the eye. It looks more natural with a mix of the two. But as you said, the artistic sens will dictate which way to go.

[@jmmvangoor]

I like to see your video's! Geetings from the Netherlands

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks J.M.M.!!!

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Getting to the root of things... :)

[@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632]

What happens if I repot and bare root one of my maples right now. The first flush of leaves has hardened. I've pruned long growth. If I cut roots now will it die

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They could do OK. It's better in spring, but I have planted many maples mid summer. I would take it easy on the root pruning.

[@rishikbhatia1838]

Hi Nigel, watching and learning from your videos from the past 5 years. I am curious about your rake, from where I can buy it.? Hope to get a reply from you

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I bought it second hand, I haven't seen another like it anywhere.

[@rishikbhatia1838]

@@TheBonsaiZone Okay.. thankyou for the quick reply and for the information you share with us..

[@joshslackslack8115]

If you put one of the large roots in a pot will it grow a tree ??

[@debbiej.2168]

Is this tree made up of multiple trees that have fused together?

[@birgittej5895]

Hello from Canberra!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Australia!

[@DanielThiele]

how often is "regular" repotting for a ficus?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It depends on many factors. If your tree has grown out a lot, usually the root system does the same. If your tree is just growing slowly and you are keeping it shaped, then the roots will grow slowly too. A ficus that is growing with vigor, I would root prune every one to two years, a slow growing Ficus, maybe every 5. The pot, the climate, and general care, are all factors!

[@koholohan3478]

Enjoyed the video.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Glad you enjoyed it K!

[@batanghardinero1539]

yess his using the pot he bought with xin

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's nice to get planting the new pots!

[@Cameroncen]

When do you leave soil and remove all the old soil when repotting

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I always remove the old soil and bare root the trees. It does require good after care and a healthy tree!

[@slbonsai2355]

How old this golden ficus tree ?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have been growing it for over 20 years.

[@slbonsai2355]

A new bonsai video uploaded in this cannel 👈

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

[@slbonsai2355]

I hope you will promote my channel in you youtube channel

[@Галина1961]

syper!!!

[@jessevdmeer]

Can the person who dislikes this video, explain in the comments,,, why???

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's just the way of KZbin, some people dislike everything!

[@jamestropicals8262]

Foist

[@waterlover]

Too much of these parts.. one video is better easier to keep track of

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I understand, it would have been an hour long as one part.

[@austinmead5754]

Foist

[@TheBonsaiZone]

tsioF rof nitsuA!!!!