Ginseng Ficus bonsai work and tree updates, The Bonsai Zone, Sept 2018

[@AlliterationAlliance]

Loving the bonsai zone theme change, Nigel! You're an absolute gem we're so thankful to have in our lives.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying the videos! I love making them!

[@KB-mk9lv]

"hair" you go showing us a couple of things! heebee. thank you for your time explaining and consciencious care of life.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol!!

[@COLLINBONSAI]

Your ficus is getting really cool, really show.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it is off to a good start!

[@roberttimmermans6614]

Nigel, I really enjoy your informative explanation's and close up shots, well done Nigel and thank you.

[@philsbonsaietc.589]

Thank you Nigel for all of your informal and entertaining videos, you have inspired me to add a few more specimens to my collection 🤜🤛

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Phillip, lots more to come!

[@patsfreund9164]

Had no idea your collection was so large! WOW! What a great tour - enjoyed it immensely. Glad you got back to the Ginseng ficus. It was interesting to see your latest steps in refining this bonsai tree. Thanks, as always, for your videos.

[@TheNatrjack965]

Great video Nigel keep them coming .. many thanks ...

[@danutastokrotka556]

Nigel Saunders - your wine succulent - Cissus Tuberosa - habitat - Pueblo Mexico. I have this for over 2years and I absolutely love it. Need succulent treatment and some of the plants form south part of the globe still performing growing season in our winter which probably is due to strong habitat gene. I very like all of your posts. Greetings from England

[@roberttimmermans6614]

Nigel I thought I would put my Ficus Bonsai photo in for you to take a look at which is just over four foot, I got this from a neighbour two doors up, which was grown in the garden and it was going to be cut and destroyed but I was lucky to rescue it five years ago, so this Is my home tree, boy does it have a long way to go but I just love the roots, I have it in the pot which is in my vegie patch,

[@BonsaiJCan]

Great tour, I always enjoy seeing your bonsai garden and green house. The kapok trees really have grown, beautiful trees! The Ginseng Ficus is looking great, Those roots are quite something.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you J, you'll have to drop in for a visit some time!

[@BonsaiJCan]

I'd really like that.

[@themotivatedgardenergarden7822]

Beautiful work on beautiful trees

[@florentin5840]

your videos are literally calming my anxiety,idk how. Your voice is yeally soothing and clear tho.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, now take a deep breath and relax!

[@GrEeNrOsE710]

I forgot about the ficus root over temple! It's looking great! Very ancient looking

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it's doing much better with the LED lights this winter.

[@GrEeNrOsE710]

@@TheBonsaiZone Glad to hear it!

[@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632]

I just bought one of those polka dot plants this year. Beautiful little flowers on it.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It's a new plant for me, here is a video on them... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn24fH6wncxrbpY

[@noahbina5949]

Hi Nigel, I think now that you have seen my small backyard appreciate your wast yard much more. Last yeas my son gave me a small ficus religiosa which didn't grow until I trunk chopped it early summer. It has doubled since then.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have found that if you remove the leaves or prune them back, they tend to put out a growth spurt. 20 years and I still haven't figured them out!

[@Gulbaqawali]

Hi Nigel.Thanks for this wonderful video. Regards.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@JWstrejc]

Been waiting a long time to see that root over temple 😁 glad it bounced back for you

[@Shadow-96sh]

My ficus does that same thing. No growth during the hot summer but I bring it inside during the winter and it grows so much. I live in Wyoming so it would not survive winter outside but it is cooler inside even, so it seems they enjoy the cool heat.

[@empret7704]

You made me smile with excitement with the rainforest, I'm going to start one this summer. Glad to see you got a few beginner trees as well ... enjoy...:)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I love my little rain forest! It gives me a good excuse to research and find exotic rain forest plants to plant around the trees.

[@ThanosBabaji]

This is so beautiful

[@GraniteValleyDave]

Great video as always Nigel! Loved the plant tour update :) Always such a treat when you upload a new video. Hope you're doing well mate!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I'm enjoying the last few warm days of summer and I'll be soon working on the plant room, getting it ready for another winter.

[@valevice]

A Silver Squill! I love those plants.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I found a good video on them.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn24fH6wncxrbpY

[@cooperolm9687]

Your new spotty-leafed plant is Ledebouria socialis, aka silver squill :) I think the bulbous base is not meant to be buried so deep.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I think you are right, I'll raise it up so just the fine roots at the bottom are in the soil.

[@jeffreypikaar9713]

I would love 2 see a update of these tropical trees after the winter .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I bought a clay pot for the Ficus fancy tree and I'll be re potting it this year. I'll be posting updates on these trees also as they are fast growers!

[@ALuckyLassIAm]

You sound like the bob ross of bonsai. Love it.

[@deploribusunum3894]

I've thought about getting a rain tree. It will be interesting to see how yours does. All your trees look so good!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope mine goes well, they are so nice!

[@blizz3rd]

Nigel, the "sea onion" is called Ledebouria socialis, or "silver squill". I have one that is quite large. It seems yours is planted quite deeply, I believe they are meant to be planted with the bulb part above ground, with just the roots in the soil. I have one that is quite large with many many babies coming off. They are rather drought resistant and I only water mine when the main bulbs begin to show slight wrinkling.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you very much, mine is having a rough time, squirrels have dug it up twice! I've planted it higher now and soon it will be indoors and safe!

[@Lennart.R.LK.Bonsai]

its the perfect video. love it so much. greetz from my little paradise in germany :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Lennart, it's very nice to hear!

[@markmondrinos7721]

Man, I can't believe how rapidly those Kapok trees are developing! I wonder how they would react to a severe prune (say to 6 or 12 inches above soil line) after reaching such heights. Either way, seems like fun material. Fancy has come a long way. She left her sister Plain in the dust when it comes to development.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think they would be fine pruning them back to almost any height. I have seen pictures of people cutting them back severely and they sprout a number of branches below the cut point. They even cut back the full size trees at the Tomb Raider temple in Cambodia. I think to keep the trees safe and under control for the tourists. The cuttings root easily in water or soil, I'll be cutting the rain forest back before the trees come in for the winter. Conner also gave me back the Giant Kapok tree in the video, I forgot to mention that. I think I'll keep that one as a giant tree and see how it does!

[@richfpv472]

I love watching your bonsai zone vids Nigal, your bonsai garden inspires me, would love to see pics of this tree (ginseng ficus) from when it was a small tree when you first got it to what it is now, keep up the great work you do 👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You can see an early shot of it in this video..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5CxaIuqebWhlbc

[@lolabp4937]

Thank you for the video! . I like your videos

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Lola!

[@BonsaiAmador]

really a huge rooting of these trees

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I hope the trunks catch up to equalize the proportions a bit more, I think it will look really good with time!

[@hoikychientranh2118]

Great ! Thank you for sharing

[@lionarmy12]

Beautiful ficus treee

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Chief!

[@jewels902]

I've had that vine before. They're horribly invasive and even tried to eat my house, kill it with fire!! It'll still come back, but at least you'll have tried. Do you still need hedge apples? I noticed them swelling up all around and anticipate that they'll soon begin to drop. I used ro collect them for my auntie who put them in her basement to deter pests. Anyhoo, if you'd care for any I'lll happily ship some your way once they hit the ground. I've read that settlers would pour a slurry of hedgeapple into a shallow trench dug around the perimeter of their farmstead and in no time would have a hedge row "cow high, bull strong and hog tight".

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes indeed!!! I've been looking everywhere for them with no luck. If you can scrap some of the seedy outer layer off and send it to me, I'd really appreciate it! If you email me at.... [e-mail] I'll send you the address. Thank you, this would really make my day, I want to grow one so bad!

[@bitnertinkers]

There are tons in my area! Slow growing trees but hard as a rock.

[@arnoldmmbb]

The bulb plant from 1:46 its a Ledebouria species probably Ledebouria violacea a very forgiving and pretty plant

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, It is such a nice looking plant, maybe a good accent plant for a bonsai show!

[@mcperedstone3602]

It looks a lot like ledebouria socialis or silver squill

[@nur-un-nabishamim7658]

So many tree, i wonder how long it take to water them.

[@aubreywatts1]

I think your Sea Onion is actually a Silver Squill. I have some as well. Love your videos!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Aubrey, I really like the leaves on it!

[@VIJAYPAL-RJ-13]

Very nice👌👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Vijay!

[@olivermartin7625]

Hey Nigel, I love your channel. I am looking to start my own bonsai tree. I would love it if you made a guide for people new to bonsai growing.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Oliver, If you click on the playlist tab on the channel main page, you can find many trees that are started from seeds or small cuttings. I'm making videos that show all the work that I do to the trees, so in the future, people can look back see what I have done and then try their own. I will try and make a video on starting out in bonsai, do's and don't's!

[@samueldcostawardenfromthed6855]

Hi Wow great work, keep it up I have a Gengseng ficus which is 14 or 15 years old. How Is yours

[@dimipimenta8554]

Waw very nice

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Edmilson!

[@Robertsinc]

I like how your hair looks like a bonsai tree.

[@shanekimble3170]

Don’t trunk chop the plumeria after the leaves fall off that means it’s going dormant for winter wait til mid spring if you want to chop it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Shane, good to know!

[@DADDY_DIGI_HOBBIES]

nice leopard lily

[@heryprwnt]

Looking forward for the update of that tamarind tree you just got.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have another one that I started from seed last winter also. It is a little more developed and I'll be doing the first root pruning soon. They can make a really nice bonsai!

[@heryprwnt]

@@TheBonsaiZone awesome... I have a small tamarind in a pot, but i can't call it a bonsai since it has no shape 😂. I hope i can learn something related with tamarind from you. Thanks, you have a great YT channel here. I like it.

[@dibiodepaint]

sangat indah sekali

[@DeepikaAditya]

Bonsai makes us realise how short our lives are actually.

[@brianbarnes2184]

I acquired a ginsing ficus tree last year and I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how I can ensure that it grows well. My goal is to get something like your tree fancy.

[@sufyandeshmukh]

Hi Nigel, Your videos are amazing i keep watching them. I have a ginseng ficus which is dying since i have done the repotting like 15 days back. All the leaves are falling off. Will you suggest me how to get the ginseng back to life

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The tree must be kept in ideal conditions, warmth, humidity and bright light. A clear plastic bag over the tree and pot will help keep the tree humid, be sure to poke some air holes in the bag. Mist the tree every few hours and keep it out of the hot afternoon sun. The roots will start to form in a few days, but you need to baby the tree until it is growing strongly!

[@bernardotrujillo1351]

Your channel is so awesome I wish I could subscribe again.. Thank you have helped my so much.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Bernardo, for your support!

[@danielpuente8646]

What should be done after a trunk chop to protect the tree from infection or rot? On a kapok

[@PV2Raven]

Do you regular your green house for winter? If so, how do you do it. This will be my first winter with my trees and I am worried about their well being.

[@andrewcathcart]

Hi Nigel, do you think you could do a Fukien Tea video anytime soon? I've just purchased one and it'll be my first bonsai :-) Any tips you have will be appreciated! Nice channel! Super relaxing.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I don't have a Fukien tea bonsai, but I'll keep my eyes open for one. They are not common around here and few people in the club have them. Thanks Andrew!

[@KellyCDB]

Don’t take too much off the roots at any one time, they’re fussy about their roots! And watch out for bugs.

[@andrewcathcart]

@@TheBonsaiZone Ah okay! Well thanks anyway, your videos got me into the hobby :-) Hopefully I'll have something nice to show off in a few years. Could you recommend any nice beginner trees? I'm living in the UK so it's a bit colder and less sunny over here.

[@andrewcathcart]

@@KellyCDB Thanks kelly!

[@ravinderchauhan909]

Very good shap

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I can't wait to see the tree in another ten or so years, I think it will be getting really nice!

[@LinLin-ep5wu]

i always love to see you root pruning. Lots to learn :) would do root prune the afra any time soon?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I meant to re pot them this summer, but I put them in the show so I held off. Next summer for sure, should be interesting to see the roots!

[@LinLin-ep5wu]

Oh I see. I bought a few of those Afra now because of your vid haha. So, do you prune roots in summer in general? or depends on the species?

[@fredgrech1498]

Hi Nigel great video ? Have you ever grown a plant by air pruning

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I do have a pine tree growing in a colander, it is due for re potting soon, It has been in the same pot for 4 years. It will be interesting to see the root base!

[@hollymunfordbloe4744]

Greetings from BLOE BONSAI CLUB VIRGINIA USA

[@jacko6231]

Hi, I absolutely love watching your videos, they are so inspirational to me. Do you have any ficus midnight beauty variety? I live in tropical North Queensland Australia and it is very humid and hot here. I have a midnight beauty ficus that is in the very midst of training, I am planning on growing it as a medium size banyan style with lots of aerial roots, seeing as there are plenty of huge banyan weeping figs around here, I think it will go well. Apparently it is a type of weeping fig (benjamina) but it tends to be very upright growing to me. Just wandering if you had any of this variety because I can't seem to find any of these as bonsai on the internet? Also, I didn't know they could do this, but we have had quite a lot of rain and there is aerial roots sprouting from already formed aerial roots 😱 would love to hear your opinion on this. Thank you. 👍

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Jack, I think the midnight beauty variety is only in Australia from what I can find. It seems a really good variety for bonsai and you definitely have the right climate! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIDam4eOe5Won80

[@briancarpenter3040]

Very 👍 nice

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Brian!

[@carlxu1956]

It has been very helpful. How often do we need to repot a ficus? When will be the best time to do repotting?

[@hazelnutt999]

Silver squill? For the plant with the bulbous base I mean :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes I think it is, thank you, I hope it grows well!

[@matthewjones5535]

Nigel, a while back you mentioned some bonsai books that you would recommend. Could you remind me what they were? Thanks Nigel

[@2Pac-King]

How many trees do you have :))

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I haven't counted them in a while, last year I counted 174. Many are just seedlings or trees that are very young. I'll have to do a re count when I bring the trees inside for the winter!

[@kindathor]

Would you consider starting a Silverleaf Poplar Bonsai? I grew up with one in my front yard and since I've been wanting to start a bonsai I decided I wanted to start with that.

[@paulschaefer5241]

I love your trees but I do wonder if you have ever tried some ot the traditional Japanese species like maple or any of the Japanese pines.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have, but they are very expensive to buy and I always seem to get something eating my Japanese maples. My last Japanese maple got attacked this spring by boring insects. The Japanese pines so far, are out of my price range! They are very expensive to buy in nurseries and I've never seen any pre bonsai ones in my area. I will get some, if I can find some!

[@babyjandme]

I wish I could have your tree collection I’m thinking about getting one

[@romelmadray6706]

is Ficus Bonsai suitable for artificial light and indoor environments? What would be the requirements for indoors?

[@Tore1972Wisdom]

Nigel it´s a shame you removed the third root. In my eyes it made the tree trunk much more beautiful and gave it more 3D natural look. But we all see different.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

There will be lots of more roots that will grow in!

[@Gabriella-vo4oh]

LOVELY

[@taggertA]

Hi Nigel, I didn't see or hear you mention the Poinsettia ...aren't Poinsettia considered a tropical tree? Still growing? Always enjoy your videos!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The Poinsettia unfortunately died, the large one got too cold in winter and the small one I had, died after I cut it back. It just never grew in new leaves and the trunk rotted away. I think I should have cut it back in summer! I will be getting another to replace them.

[@taggertA]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone RIP original tree and cuttings. Know that we all learned a lot from your video. I for one thought poinsettias were just little holiday plants for a table at a party. I may never see another Poinsettia with a woody trunk! Your work with plants always inspire and lead to something new, everything from researching plants in books or on the Internet or going out into the local woods for a hike.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice to hear Tag, I've picked up a lot of new trees this year, it's going to be hard fitting them inside for winter! It is a great time of year for long walks!

[@urouroniwa]

I notice when you do your profile pruning, you move the shears in the direction of the cut as you are cutting. Is there a reason for that technique? My naive approach (especially because I'm not that confident about what I'm doing) is to hold the shears stead as I cut.

[@alifrudi27]

Wow...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Mohammad!

[@DillonStrichman]

22:44, the ficus gods of growth get angry

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, that was a weird gust of wind, the bonsai gods must be stirring!

[@JR-to9be]

Hey Nigel. Great video as always! hows the small tamarix doing? maybe you could include it in your next video as an update? Also, congrats on soon making it to 100k!! what a milestone!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

KZbin has been a really positive experience and I really enjoy making the videos! I can remember reaching 100 subscribers and I was amazed, 100 K is unbelievable! Thanks for being part of the Bonsai Zone! The Tamarix didn't survive the winter, I was very sad to loose the little tree. I was going to bring it in the basement again, but our furnace broke during the first cold spell and I was busy collecting firewood to heat the house. I lost a handful of trees because of this, but I'll get a replacement when I get to the nursery.

[@mohitoness]

Hey Nigel, thanks for your videos. For some reason (could be my alkaline water around here or the type of soil I have been getting from the store) but my soil is generally pretty alkaline. I already made some bonsai with it before seeing your bonsai soil video (fuller's earth on the way!), all of which have been conifers of sorts (juniper, lemon cypress and yew). Luckily soil is draining quite well but it's gonna start raining pretty constantly here in Vancouver come fall an now I wonder about the following: 1. Does alkalinity really matter? Should I worry about getting my ph down? 2. Can I switch their soil with the new soil mix after I get all my ingredients shipped here? I've potted those bonsai after pruning leaves and roots, so I feel hesitant about taking them out of the pot that they're trying to get accustomed to (after being cut like that). It's only been couple of weeks since the pruning and planting. 3. If it's too sensitive to switch the soil, is there any good way to bring the pH down (if it matters)? Appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

We were just talking about this at the bonsai meeting last night! Because the soil is so porous and we water it often, the soil tends to quickly take on the PH level of the water you use. Bonsai trees are usually outside and get rained on sometimes for many days in a row, this also helps flush the soil to a more neutral level. I have never had a problem with my soil (that I know of) and most people in the club don't worry about PH levels. It wouldn't hurt to test you soils if you are having problems with your trees. I wouldn't re pot at this time, your new roots may be just growing in and will be very fragile.

[@jerryj6578]

Hey nigel, just curious but what do you do for care in between work on your trees? Do you feed them anything to substitute the organics in the soil? If so what, maybe you could do a video on that. I've got a few trees that dont seem to like the soil and I'm wondering what I need to do for them!

[@emmitstewart1921]

Your vining succulent looks like an Adenia, probably Adenia Glauca.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you Emmit, I think you are right!kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4W1ZYl3eJytbqc

[@danutastokrotka556]

Pleas see my post the wine is Cissus Tuberosa

[@emmitstewart1921]

I took a closer look, and I think you're right. Adenia foliage is a bluish color, and the lobes on the leaves are more rounded at the tip.

[@MAQWORLDLIMITED]

Add your collection a Banyan Bonsai. Waiting new video soon.

[@noeljrbade3133]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you!

[@mcgowanwilley5131]

Nigel I don't know if I should trunk chop my Ginkgo biloba and my Eastern larch (Larix laricina). They don't have any branches or visible buds where I want to chop their trunk. Do you know what I should do? Love your videos!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I wouldn't chop the Larch without leaving good green needles on the lower part. It may be best to get the tree really healthy and they will sometimes put out new branches on the lower trunk, then much later when these branches are strong, cut the tree back to those branches. If your Ginkgo is healthy and vigorous, you should be able to cut the tree back in height to almost anywhere. I would do this late fall. Thanks and happy growing!

[@mcgowanwilley5131]

Thank you and happy growing to you too!

[@srip4403]

Hi Nigel.. I bought a dwarf bamboo today... can you guide me how to prune it in order to make bonsai?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is a really good article on Bamboo bonsai.... www.bonsaimary.com/bamboo-bonsai.html

[@srip4403]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone Thank you

[@BloomingYardGardenStories]

Very informative sir #PardeepNain

[@BookerTJohnson]

Hey Nigel, what are some moss types that do well in higher light low humidity. Do you use different moss species for certain bonsia?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I pick moss that is growing in fill sun, you can find it on driveways and sidewalks in the cracks. This type of moss will do well on your bonsai, but you do need to water it and mist it, to keep it moist on hot afternoons.

[@mariablachut9154]

To my previous coment- the wine is succulent Cissus Tuberose, habitat Pueblo Mexico

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I looked up pictures of it and I think it's possible to make a very nice bonsai from the species! I'm very excited and will have to begin shaping it into a tree form!

[@fredgrech1498]

Please try and make a video on it as I'm trying a few plant my self thanks for replying

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll try and get videos out on the new species, I just picked up even more trees at the bonsai meeting last night. Bad Nigel.

[@tramany7]

How do you get your ficus to look like that just gorgeous😍❤️🥰👏

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Andrea, it started life as a big box store houseplant! Check out the playlist for this tree to see all the work done on it over the years..... kzbin.info/aero/PLQouTWwmTQowdw8BxaYXaj9Q9T7pjwH7v

[@woodywukwurmkur7337]

Hello Nigel, I have a question about the Schefflera Bonsai series. With how many plants did you start? One with several trunks or several single plants? Thanks in advance

[@woodywukwurmkur7337]

I saw it in the Ribbon Video from 2017! Thanks

[@daneforbes7266]

Hello! I love your channel and I think it would be cool if you tried to grow an ebony bonsai

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I have though about growing one, it would be difficult here in Canada, but would be worth a try!

[@cntfinkvaname0]

Wow, how old is this ginseng?

[@munzer2006]

Nigel, do you fertilize your tropical trees in the cold season?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I do and only because they grow well during most of the winter. I water much less in the winter than when the trees are outside, so the tropical trees get much less fertilizer. (I water and fertilize together) During the coldest and darkest days of winter, I can go a week without having to water, so very little fertilizer is supplied.

[@minhphan2805]

Bonsai Việt Nam nunber once..😇😇😇

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I will agree, great channel!

[@nancywells8309]

Nigel I am looking to buy mica pots. Can you recommend a supplier. Thank you Peter wells

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Peter, I'm going on a road trip this Sunday to buy some mica pots! Where is your location?

[@ZaCkdirtbikes]

Hi Nigel, Completely unrelated to this video, but I was wondering if you could help me out with my juniper bonsai. It had grown a lot over the summer and I decided to trim it massively, and use wire to shape it. However, it’s needles are now starting to brown, and I’m afraid I may have caused too much stress to the tree. Do you have any advice on what I should do to help this tree recover?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is best to keep the tree in a bright location, but one that doesn't get the direct afternoon sun. the browning may be sunburned needles. Misting the tree often will help also.

[@ZaCkdirtbikes]

Thanks a lot Nigel! I’ve been misting it often, and am hoping it recovers! Thanks a lot for the reply! P.S I love your larch forest. I’m currently trying to get some Blue Spruce cuttings to root so that I can create a blue spruce forest, because I think the miniature forests are beautiful

[@Smithspike1]

Thanks for all the helpful videos. Quick questions what kind of tweezers do you use?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are long tweezers made for bonsai, here are the ones I have.... www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/garden/indoor-gardening/bonsai/100428-bonsai-tweezers

[@ayan1731]

What's the age of this plant pls Answer ?

[@TimosGarden]

Plumerias dont like it to have wet feet maybe thats the problem with yours

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'll experiment with my watering and see what happens!

[@stephensvillebonsai8895]

Nigel I’m cold stratified some southern magnolia. Do you know anybody that will trade a ficus for seed.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll check around at the bonsai club or maybe some one on line would be interested, what general area do you live in?

[@sky1arks995]

Hey Nigel, do you know what specific type the myrtle tea tree is? or which country it originates from? I'm really curious.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Here is the Wiki info.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtus_communis

[@sky1arks995]

Thanks!

[@vbogstandard572]

Is this tree made of many trees put together very tightly

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It is a single tree, it keeps growing aerial roots that fuse together with the trunk and every year it grows wider at the base! It was started from a bow store house plant in a 4 inch pot.

[@vbogstandard572]

Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone that’s really cool could you do a video showing me how to do that