The Bonsai Zone, Early Work on My Show Trees, Part 2, July 2017

[@carpetshoe5583]

I'm starting my first bonsai because of this channel , really inspirational

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Excellent to hear!

[@jayceegudoy1801]

I like the way you analyze the bonsai trees. The thought process before making a cut and all is really entertaining and educational

[@TheBonsaiZone]

All except for the poor Holiday cactus!

[@bilb00blib]

Nice one! Classy as always!

[@CarvingBonsai]

Always a great lesson of affection and love for plants and that is engaging my friend, may this light never fade, big hug, health and peace for you and family.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I think as your trees grow older, so does your passion for the hobby!

[@jeffdowswell7706]

Thanks Nigel great episodes. Interesting to get into the mind of someone who loves this amazing hobby. Especially nice to hear from someone in the same part of the country with so much experience. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You are very welcome Jeff!

[@alaskavaper2490]

It is always a great pleasure to watch and listen to you working on your nice collection.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much!

[@rajeshbandishte8264]

I like the idea of a peaceful tree as against one which has battled the elements all it's life. It's serenity and calm demeanor is very soothing and relaxing.👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Rajesh!

[@patriciasholarfreund4964]

Nigel, Well done! I appreciate all your comments while working on the trees. Very informative and useful.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Patricia, just me talking to myself again!

[@josanproductions8322]

All I was needing, a great and peaceful Nigel's video to balance the mood, while battling a wicked mosquito at 3:30 am !!!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hate sleeping with one buzzing around in the room! Hope my video helped out!

[@markmondrinos7721]

Hey Nigel - the Austrian pine just keeps getting better! The base of that tree is really powerful. It's hard to appreciate how big the tree is until you are in the frame next to it. Interesting work all the way around - thanks a lot!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mark, it still has a long way to go, but I've really enjoyed working on the tree over the years. When I look back at pictures of it from just a few years ago, I can see how much it has changed. The pine trees seem to really take off once the needle density gets to a certain level. They just seem to keep gaining more vigor and strength each year. I can see the trunk getting very thick in the next decade.

[@comradegarrett1202]

I don't even keep bonsai because I don't have time or space (though I'd love to) but I love these videos. Really calm and relaxing, like watching Bob Ross. Happy little trees :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I like to watch Bob Ross, even though I don't paint! Thanks Garrett!

[@williamclark3151]

Your videos have inspired me! I really want to try bonsai myself. Thanks for the great content, Nigel. Beautiful work!

[@UtkarshAmitabhSrivastava]

Good luck with your bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you William, it's a very enjoyable hobby!

[@ConnorKennedy16]

Nigel, I'm loving this new 'Bonsai Zone' show. You're the man, keep it up!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Connor!

[@jyack275]

I like the way you narrate while forming the bonsai. Thanks for the informative videos

[@caseywhitehead5111]

You are LITERARY the Bob Ross of Bonsai!

[@TheresaPowers]

Which isn't saying much. His trees DO NOT look like bonsai at all. If you want to view real bonsai go to Heron Bonsai to see how a real bonsai master named Peter Chan does it.

[@BonsaiByLAN]

I would never think a Christmas cactus could get a woody trunk! I love these odd species!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it's nice to see some of these common house plants get old!

[@mindyyeh4317]

Part one was so good! I never thought I'd be so into watching tree prooning 😂

[@mikbonsai]

Hello Nigel, New studio has enhanced the videos, also great to see you pushing the boundaries, look forward to seeing how the cactus tree responds. Best wishes Iqbal London

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Iqbal, the trees are growing really well this summer and there will be a lot of pruning videos coming soon!

[@Rifflife.]

I admire your work. Got me a couple of bonsai tree myself. Its gonna be a new hobby of mine. I have a ficus , japanese woodbox and a juniper tree. Im gonna continue getting more different species of trees in the months a head.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice to hear Javier, happy growing!

[@offendaman]

Saunders goes absolutley savage on the christmas cactus :D let us know how it responds!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll post an update to see what the haircut did to the cactus!

[@BILLYAKK]

i really love your videos nigel, you have made me develop an interest in bonsai and watch many videos daily your channel has motivated me to start my own bonsai thanks for all the quality videos keep up the good work

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much Kaylib, more videos coming!

[@cocojimen4784]

I love the natural style in which it works. So I have tried to do mine. As natural as possible. Follow with the videos success

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Norma, I wish you success!

[@lloyds4765]

inspired by your art I planted a few jackfruit seeds last year and let'em grow free. Its been well over a year and now I dunno where to go from here on. Mr Saunders I'd really appreciate your help with pruning. Ive learnt a ton from your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I would let your seedlings grow tall until they become an impractical size. Then I would cut them back short to about 10 cm high. I would prune the thickest taller and the smaller trees shorter. This will make a nice variety in trunk thickness and size, in case you want to make a forest from them some day.

[@toddstropicals]

Very cool channel, you've already given me some great ideas for my own trees even though I mostly grow boswellia, commiphora, and bursera trees and other strange fauna from the island of Socotra. Thanks and happy growing! Todd.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The trees and landscapes of Socotra island are some of my favorites! I plan to make a nice dry landscape to look like the island in future.

[@toddstropicals]

Nigel Saunders Yes, thats been rattling around in my noggin also since I've acquired a Dendrosicyos socotrana (cucumber tree) and several of the Soctran boswellia and commiphora...

[@jennyc1051]

The people who don't appreciate his intro have obviously never seen the twilight zone.... love your play on the name!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, have you seen my intro theme? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGbEm6psn8Zkg80

[@tylerblind07]

Hi Nigel, love the videos! You're like the Bob Ross of bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Tyler!

[@Edmund_Squid]

Nigel, the Bob Ross of bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Edmund!

[@hirgoghari6595]

Wonderful video..as always..enjoyable..nd off course inspired

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much Hir Goghari!

[@ibowlhammer]

Great video as always! I love the updates and find myself pausing to go check the previous video. I was wondering if you would be able to add a clip of the tree at the end of the previous video for that update, like a side by side comparison. Im not sure if other viewers do this but it may be a good way to show progress as well.

[@alexandreleblanc324]

ibowlhammer something I do a print screen of tree in previous video to do a side by side with the new video, it helped me at first to compare the grow with my tree... Sure it will be great if Nigel to it for us 😁

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll try and do more of this in future!

[@Czaryan08]

Another great Bonsai Zone episode! Thanks master

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Ryan for watching!

[@RyanHustonRy2D2]

Your white cedar clump may be one of my favorites so far.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Ryan, I see a lot of potential in it for the future!

[@MD-wk3gj]

Your Austrian pine is a beautiful peaceful tree ❤️

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mark, when I look back just a few years, I am amazed at how much the tree has changed!

[@hunterbenitez9168]

hey man can you do an update on the lemon??? 2018?

[@joysmith1213]

I like your thought processes :-)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Joy!

[@empret7704]

I liked the parts where you stand behind the camera and showing with your hands .... great job Nigel ... hope you will do a quick update before the show :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Your hands can be a great tool for visualizing the shape of your tree, especially when you are pruning it down in height.

[@yackfzay6224]

Never thoughts Christmas cactus or any cactus to be prune and trained to be a bonsai. Can't wait to see how it look.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I try almost anything!

[@n8tyler]

Still no Bird's Nest Spruce for the show? Even Peter Chan was enthralled by it...I must be missing something...I'll just keep watching the playlist over and over...Thanks for all you do Nigel...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It did go in the Toronto show, I think last spring!

[@kris-chan1440]

Wow that cedar is breeeaaathe taking nigel. Way to go. I wish i had that species where i live

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I look forward to the upcoming years and to see how it develops!

[@kro_nos__]

I really missed the lemon tree! Really enjoyed the ending. I grow lemons from the seed, hope they will be that pretty like yours.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mateusz, the tree is looking nice and green now!

[@y.a.shipping8837]

I like your work it inspired me. So I think I will try bonsai

[@shmickyshmoe]

Always a joy to watch. I noticed your tools a lot more this time. Have you done a video about starter and basic tools? Thanks again for your peaceful and informative videos. 🙏🏻

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I haven't done a basic tool video, but I'll try and fit one in over the winter.

[@kathypierson1128]

Love the lemon tree!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Kathy, I'm hoping it grows strongly this summer!

[@jimroberts8894]

Great stuff as always Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Jim!

[@isaakpenunuri3242]

Hey Nigel, about those seeds, the paloverde won't need much water and the mesquite. Overwatering on the mesquite and paloverde can kill them quickly. Hope they will all do well for you!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Isaak, I will take care to keep them on the dry side. I'm way behind on my planting and hope to get at it very soon!

[@MAFV3700]

Hi Mr. Saunder, Could you do a video on watering and feeding? Talk about factor like climate, type of tree, individual trees, moss, your schedule, misting, what nutrients for what tree in what weather,... This would be very helpful because I can't seem to find any good videos and I believe every bonsai teacher should talk about this. Or talk about it in each individual tree playlist video. Thank you so much for considering! Thanks for the videos

[@entyropy3262]

He did already upload a video about watering and feeding.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is the link.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYmseqOuitarmrs

[@aquafractalyne5527]

Thank you for sharing! I always look forward to new videos :) I wanted to point out something; your Christmas cactus is looking a little etoliated - the leaves are pale and long. I suggest getting it in direct sunlight so the color and shape improves. I'm curious to see what comes of it! I've never seen one with a trunk like that, and I'm positive it's going to turn out magnificent. I really hope it flowers in time for the show, too!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I had it in the greenhouse and it was under the shade of my Ficus bonsai, that has exploded in growth. I just noticed that it was being shaded and I moved it out on the bench after making this video. I'm hoping I get some branching off of the woody part of the trunk after the severe cutting back.

[@gregmarquis1886]

Nigel, I have a few bonsai cedars in my collection but I don't know exactly what they are? I mean I don't know if they are white cedars or red cedars. Is there anyway that you can explain to me how to tell the difference so I know what I have. Thanks

[@joemama8175]

Can't wait for the cactus update. Might be interesting :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'm sure it will look better next time you see it, can't look much worse!

[@joemama8175]

Nigel Saunders To cut is to grow brother :) We must look beyond the cuts to see the future growth. Do what u do nigel. Experimentation and exploration forges a new path. In this case bonsai

[@iTzxNooBs]

Beautiful video footage.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'm still working on improving the outdoor studio to make it even better!

[@steampunkvampyre]

Hey Nigel love the "Bonsai Zone" thing. and the new hair cut, I see you have gone for the pronounced apex strength and sacrificed the lower growth vigour Ha Ha .......................keep it up

[@jovitoinuae]

Do you also prune your hair Mr. Nigel?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Clip and grow hairstyle in the Lingnan style! Heavy on the grow side.

[@jovitoinuae]

its so nice of you Mr. Nigel! stay cool

[@maryshoemaker1437]

That kind of hair... does what it wants... anyway mine does!!!

[@uwumicster4726]

He pruned the cactus in such a brutal way

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I did, but I also learned something about the budding patterns on this species! An update will be coming.

[@chasingthefish9042]

I wish conifers grew faster. I enjoy watching them getting pruned.

[@benhuygen9699]

Great video as always. Nice to see the jade plant. Thanks for your work..! If I may suggest, please post an update of your lovely portulacaria afra forrest.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

it is growing really wild, my plan is to grow it as much as I can over the summer and then prune it back when fall comes. This is an effort to increase the trunk thickness. I'll show it in an update!

[@benhuygen9699]

Good idea to let it grow freely! Looking forward to the update.

[@darkyolks]

twisty trunk trees are found in nature. all the classic styles of bonsai are based off of real styles found in nature given different circumstances.

[@outsiderdf]

Exactly!

[@outsiderdf]

And NOT based on trees found on the street!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have a collection of thousands of tree photos from straight trunks to the most bizarre trunks you will ever see. The point I am making is you don't need to make a straight trunk into a twisty trunk, just as you wouldn't make a twisty trunk into a straight trunk. Most of the trees that I am growing are in a style that people would have seen around them in their life. Not trees that are growing up on some high mountain top.People relate to street trees and trees you would see in a forest. Mountain trees are very nice, but most bonsai I see, look like a collected tree with a mushroom style "street tree" canopy. Not like a miniature tree you would see on a mountain. Many of these trees have no scale value to them, You can't imagine a person standing beside the tree, because they have no sense of scale to them. they just look like a groomed collected tree.

[@outsiderdf]

Nigel Saunders That's true, a tree will be what it is, your insinuation in your video is still bothersome.

[@outsiderdf]

Nigel Saunders But, trees growing up in a mountain top is what bonsai was originally supposed to imitate!

[@rockyrivermushrooms529]

I will be starting my first bonsai soon

[@cypress1337]

When you start bonsai always put the health of the tree first, you can do all the crazy stuff when you have a feel of how the tree will respond, or get a bunch of tree's ;)

[@UtkarshAmitabhSrivastava]

Good luck.

[@Madran7]

Definitely get bunch of trees, they'll die a lot in the beggining :D :D I'm growing for almost 10 years, and I, unfortunately, killed many trees during that time :(

[@rockyrivermushrooms529]

Madran7 good advice. Thanks

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks guys and I hope your first tree does well. Be sure to study how to take care of your tree species and be dedicated to keeping it alive and well, and you and your tree, should do fine

[@elenabaskette7363]

Hi Nigel. I really love the look of moss but I live in Sunny San Diego. It's fairly warm right now and not sure growing moss on my Bonsai are an option. What are your thoughts on this. What about purchasing a humidifier...! Thank you again for your videos.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Elana, I would try some Sedum as a ground cover, it's a little coarser than moss, but it will survive well in your climate. www.youngs-garden.com/succulents/sedum-stonecrop/stoloniferum-sedum/

[@BonsaiTricksAndaLotMore_ayan]

nigel dada, can i add your channel as featured channel of mine?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes indeed!

[@bulebonsaibatam1758]

Nigel, I really enjoy your videos and perspective on Bonsai. I live in Indonesia and i am getting into Japanese Black Pines for the first time. Any advice you can give for Tropical Zone care would be most appreciated. We have 2 seasons here....Hot/Hot & Wet. I am located on a small island (Batam) just south of Singapore.

[@jeffknol1556]

Hi Mr. Saunders - could you please add this video to the Christmas Cactus playlist?

[@SivenMs]

I just got a jade with 3 stems. I have devided them and think I wool will try bonsai with atleast one, maybe two incase I mess up. I would be my first try at bonsai.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sounds good, keep the soil dry until they root and start to grow. You may have to support the cuttings also, so they don't tip over in the soil.

[@Elijah.T502]

Hello Nigel, Love watching your videos tons of good info and well presented. I do have a question I recently purchased an Austrian pine from a local nursery and would like to start styling it. Could that be done now or should I hold off till next gro0 season. What would you recommend. Thanks for any input you can provide.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It should be OK to begin styling it now, if the tree is healthy. I would either repot it this spring and do very little work to the top of the tree, or style the top of the tree, and re pot the following spring. Doing both styling and re potting might stress the tree out and it may die.

[@Elijah.T502]

Thanks for your prompt responses to my questions. Your help is greatly appreciated as I am but a novice at this hobby. I hope that I am not perceived as a burden as I am sure there will be many situations in the future where I will be looking for guidance. Anian thanks for your assistance.

[@joepixley354]

At 7:43 while you are pulling moss from base of tree I saw some small black bugs crawling around. Were they by chance tiny black ants, or what looks like ants. I have some on my trees and I am trying to find out what they are and if they are harmful. Thanks

[@alexandreleblanc324]

Maybe it's only springtail, but they really seem to move like ants!

[@JoaoOliveira-nk4sm]

Hi Nigel, i have a cristmas cactus with 3 months. What shold i do to get a woddy tronc? It Just grow leafs and leafs. Should i trim it radacli? Sorry My english. Greatis from Portugal!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, just keep growing and trimming it, and over the years the trunk will turn woody.

[@cooperolm9687]

I love your work, but I don't think hedge type pruning was a good idea on the Christmas cactus with the way they grow.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Just an experiment to see what happens, it had to be shortened anyway. I think the new growth will come back in soon.

[@stcgamesiplay3786]

Love your videos XD I have been inspired to try my hand at bonsai. Quick question: where is the best place to get turface? I am in the USA and there has to be better place to look then Amazon. I tried all my local nurseries and greenhouses but none of them have it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I get mine at a farm supply store (TSC), but you can get it at some of the automotive supply stores also. They use it for cleaning up oil spills in garages.

[@PapaOsmubal.OscarBalajadia]

Do you need to dry the lemon leaves for your tea or you put them straight fresh off the branches into hot water?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You can put them straight into hot water. It tastes really good!

[@pratbrat3492]

Mr Saunders, how do you get so much success while propagating the trees by cuttings? do you use any synthetic rooting enhancers and what medium do you use while rooting cuttings?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I haven't use rooting hormone, I just try a lot of cuttings and usually the ones that are started in the summer root fine.

[@pratbrat3492]

do you use bonsai soil to root them? by the way the new format of the videos is really nice

[@jamesaust3272]

Quick question, I've noticed little ants or bugs in your soil from time to time. Is this something to worry about, or attempt to fix?

[@entyropy3262]

Fix nature ? Glyphosate ? Neonicotinoids ? Eradicate all Life ? Wtf ?

[@AustinF12]

Its a fair question, nature and in this case bonsai does need 'fixing' but a better term might be maintenance, there are invasive insects that can kill your tree, and this entire video is Nigel 'fixing' plants. I'm just a beginner but I would suspect ants don't pose any threat to the tree and can be left alone.

[@Lazarus-aap]

AustinF12 except when you have ants in your tree, you might have, not sure what they're called in English, greenfly in your plants and ants protect them, because they produce sweet stuff that ants like...

[@entyropy3262]

But he asked about animals in the soil, not about aphids or something that you can treat with Neem oil.

[@Lazarus-aap]

That is indeed true... Well, a little extra info never hurt anyone I guess

[@bonsaijoe1]

I am missing your apple tree. That is my favorite

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is still alive, but most of the branches have died off. I'm hoping it slowly gains strength and survives the rust disease. It's very sad, it was one of my best trees.

[@bonsaijoe1]

Sorry to hear it! What are some treatments for rust disease?

[@bonsiatreesseedsandplantsf4812]

Great work as always. I asked u before but lost the comment.do u sell 3d printed Bonsia pots? thanks and do u sell juniper sapling or seeds thanks again

[@mutilatedcrow2607]

Nigel (and others), my lemon tree sprout is at least 3 months into growth (maybe 4) and there has been yellow edges on the leaves. Watering is fine and I'm using loam for soil, is this okay? It is getting it's daily need of sunlight, I'm just anxious because this is my third attempt and it's going good..

[@TheBonsaiZone]

If your soil is draining well and you are watering the tree when the soil is just starting to dry out, your tree should be fine.The Lemon trees like to have lots of sun and warm temperatures. I hope all goes well.

[@mutilatedcrow2607]

Thank you for the info, I found out that the drainage isn't that great, I'll fix that immediately.

[@zonnig46]

Mister Saunders, the bonsai trees from Jeff in Sarnia Ontario are extraordinary beautifull, don't you think so too ? Have you thought about it, to ask him to become a member of KW-Bonsai?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Unfortunately Sarnia is too far a drive to Waterloo. It's over two hours each way.

[@jimdoyel5044]

Nigel - I thought you might include your spinning rock "cliff" for one of the specimens for the upcoming show. I thought it was very clever and creative.. Certainly shows another part of the spectrum. Also, how is your Norfolk Pine forest coming along? The last I saw, you were grooming the seedlings. Are they still alive? Best, JD, SO CAL.

[@edgepixel8467]

What books would you recommend on growing bonsai? Or other learning materials?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I enjoy all the bonsai books, you will see a variety of different views and techniques in each book. Some are climate related and some are the preference of the person growing the trees. I think you can learn something from all the books, videos and online blogs available. I would read as much as you can and see what makes sense for you.

[@Madran7]

Nigel, I know, that you made a video about bonsai soil, but I want to ask, how big are your soil particles? Are they more arou 1mm or so? Or more like 3-8mm? :) I made my soil from 3-8mm particles, and I think they are just too big for such small plant as bonsai are...so I tried to mix smaller particles around 3mm big, but they still seems too big to me...I think trees will grow, and they actualy do even with those bigger particles, but my moss is not doing well...:) That's why am I asking this ...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I use 3 to 4 mm, you may have to put a finer top dressing to the soil, either finer particles or sand. It will be a little harder to water, but once you get the top layer wet, it will water fine. The moss should grow well in this top layer.

[@SpeedFranklin]

What do you do with the moss trimmings? Do you recycle them in other bonsais?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Sometimes I do, just sprinkle it on the surface and it should grow under the right conditions.

[@josearmandoduranguzman9167]

Hello, good morning, greetings from Colombia, I would like to know how the substrate of your bonsai, of which it is composed, thanks

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is 50 percent perlite and 50 percent turface. I add 10 to 20 percent composted pine bark, if I have it on hand also.

[@FialaOndra]

Nigel, would it be possible for you to make a video where you tell how you grow a moss for bonsai? I mean basics e.g. the type of moss, watering, etc.?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll try, I'm not a moss expert, but I could read up on moss and make a video!

[@FialaOndra]

Thank you! : )

[@CDM10000]

Great video, really nice tree Nigel. Just wondering how you're kapok trees are doing

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They were in the corner of the plant room and I had so (too) many trees, I couldn't easily get to them. I found they had a lot of scale insects under the leaves when I went to take them out in spring. I spent many hours cleaning the scale insects off and spraying the tees with soap and water. They took a while to adjust to the outdoors, but are now starting to grow well again. I will have to cut down on the number of trees that I keep in the room for the winter so I can easily get to all the trees for inspection. I can't wait to re pot them again and see what the roots are up to!

[@gloriaa8615]

thanks very much Sir, I will do as you say

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hope all goes well!

[@michaelwhyte8529]

hey nigel how are u. my bonsai are watered almost exclusively w fish tank water, is this like fish emulsion? would it be too much nutrients? should i not fertilize as much. plants lookin pretty healthy. also i want to re pot and trim up this spring, can i do both at once? its a ficus, benjamina i think

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I don't think the fish water will hurt your trees, but it may not contain all the elements that the tree requires to be healthy, but if the trees look good, them it must be working well! It is better to repot your tropical trees in the middle of summer when the weather is warm. Just be careful the tree doesn't dry out or it may die. Keep it out of the full afternoon sun until it starts to grow new roots.

[@michaelwhyte8529]

ps. i will prob be pruning roots when repotting, first time since planting cutting in deep pot 1 year ago

[@michaelwhyte8529]

Nigel Saunders ok thanks, when should i prune it? gonna be a big structural prune as i have just been growing it, now want to select new trunk leader etc. trunk has cool movement but no real taper, couple of branches down low dont suit tree but should i just let em grow then cut em off to thicken trunk? have seen this done.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Try to do only one major operation per year until you get a good feel for how the tree will react.

[@shadowsfall92]

I am new to your channel and also new to bonsai. I'd like to see more of your apple tree and also I'd like to know how I can get a young apple tree to grow a thick trunk like yours is.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

This tree was collected from the side of my sister's house. It has been grown and cut back many times over the years because no one wanted it growing right beside the house. That is the secret, clip and grow for many many years.

[@Lazarus-aap]

What a nice trees! They are beautiful... I'm a big fan of the way you grow your trees, not such a big fan of the in-/outro though 😉

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it's only a few seconds of pain!

[@spfpda]

Dear N S Will I be able to grow ficus from Ariel root like tree cuttings?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes you can, see this video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5Omep-PbrGKorM

[@spfpda]

thank you Nigel, i used very short cutting but failed

[@anshultripathi1414]

sir i have a gulmohar/ plant at home. and i want to make it a bonsai. But the problem is that it is 5 feet tall. Should i cut it into half?? will it grow further??

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Most trees that are reduced in height will sprout many new branches from the base of the tree after the top is removed. I have never grown a Gulmohar tree, but I believe it would survive this type of work without any problems. There are a few KZbin videos on the tree as bonsai..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGS9eJiFqbSdptk

[@anshultripathi1414]

thankyou so much sir. Really appretiate the info

[@HolisticGypsy26]

Do you ever use wire to train your trees? Recently subbed! I've been binge watching all week, finally got my own bonsai! :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I wire the branches mainly to refine the position. I do try to do as much as possible without wire.

[@bilb00blib]

I so enjoy watching your videos Mr. Saunders. I'm wondering, what is the Latin name for your "cedar clump"?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The trees are Thuja occidentalis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuja_occidentalis

[@digantabayan2649]

Hi Nigel, Nice work. I wandering how you grow moss so easily. Any special tips.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Moss needs the right conditions, not too hot, lots of water and fertilizer and good sunshine! I mist my moss several times a day in hot weather.

[@10000rambos]

I like your channel, I just subbed. I'm interested in starting a bonsai. So I don't have to ask you 100 questions in the comment section, what books do you recommend for a beginner? Thanks

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I would check out some of the blogs on the internet, and some of the KZbin channels. You can learn a lot from these. There are many good books out there, and I think any of the bonsai books would be a good place to start.

[@owen4225]

How do you get the trunk on the jade tree so thick ?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have been letting the tree grow long and then cutting it back, many times over the years. Check out the first video to see some hard pruning..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6eVnIBomKmDosk

[@owen4225]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone nice, I have wanted to grow a jade Bosnia for a while and I will try that now, thanks!

[@suprematica]

that christmas cactus got savaged

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It did, but it recovered quickly and has grown really wild looking again. I'm waiting to see if it flowers this December, if not, it will get another pruning!.

[@tpelajic]

Thank you nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You are most welcome!

[@paulschaefer5241]

Jade leaves root easily and can produce as many as 6 plants from one leaf.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That sounds like a good way to create a forest!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Awesome work! They're looking great now, I'm sure they're going to be looking amazing for the show. I'm just left wondering about your bouganvillia and how it is doing ? I'm liking the intro now

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The Bougainvillea is looking more tree like every year! I'm hoping to get it to flower for the show.

[@entyropy3262]

Hi Nigel, what kind of Moss is it, you are using ? Is it a local species ? Thanks again for this upload, I watched it with great pleasure.

[@entyropy3262]

Any chance on getting a scientific name ?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You might find it in here.... worldofmosses.com/ggom/index.html

[@paulschaefer5241]

Actually, the tip 5cm or so of the twigs account for 80% of the food of the tree. as long as the leaves you remove are shading others, you can prune with no effect to the plants health or vigor.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Paul!

[@louisecolombi6630]

@20:55 can we have recent news of the Christmas cactus?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The Christmas cactus is growing really well! I still have at least another month before the tropical trees can go outside. Once I get my hardy trees re potted, I'll get back to some tropical work.

[@himangshunath4486]

how about consider a bald Cypress for AVATAR project? 😊

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have never seen one up here in Canada, I might have to start one from seed. It would be an excellent tree for this project! Thanks.

[@davidamir4945]

hey Nigel, have you ever thought of a Finger Lime Bonsi?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I do have to get a Lime tree bonsai on the go, maybe this winter!

[@gloriaa8615]

Nice work

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Gloria!