The 2nd Repotting of My Premna, The Bonsai Zone, April 2024

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Nigel, you're a real fun guy! 😂🤣

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol Jay!!

[@floranfauna3090]

I agree, I have bought quite a few “pre-bonsai” and am always disappointed. I like now starting from seeds or cuttings so I only have myself to blame 🙃

[@FrostBiteBonsai]

Nice Moose!! Hahaha!! Fungus growth alright. The little French girl I am, I was chuckling away... LOL Those mushrooms look nice when they are out, they don't live very long, about 3-4 days is all I get from them. I like that tree! I like the flat top too!! I'm jealous!! Our frost free time is after the Full Moon in June. We can have frost after that, but mostly safe. Last summer got down to single digit night temperatures almost the full summer till 2 weeks in October. Squash, Pumpkin, zucchini and such only had male flowers because of that. But fruit trees, berry trees and flowering trees went absolutely nuts! Oops, off topic, sorry... Stop myself before I write a book Ha!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol Marysol, I'm glad you saw the humor in the little fungi!! I think we may have had our last frosty night for a while here! Stay warm!!

[@germanrodriguez6201]

Those fungi surely look ridickulous😂

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol, yes indeed!!

[@ArmchairExpress]

Very cool signs! You are the one who inspired me to start creating bonsai of my own and I was born in 1993. Currently working on a lemon tree I grew from seed and a ficus microcarpa

[@TheBonsaiZone]

That is awesome!

[@adkinsterance8102]

We here at the Cypress Lakes Bonsai Club thank you for placement of the Moose. We also had a possible new member make contact with us because of your video. Thanks again

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks again, I really love the moose!!! I'm sure you'll see it at a show some day!!!

[@t3dwards13]

"When plants go bad." Lmfao!!!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Dr. Nigel with some great root surgery. Students make sure you have pencil and paper to keep notes.

[@mandieartym6594]

Greetings from South Australia Nigel. We have the same problem with that creeping oxalis on this side of the world, and it is such a nuisance, once you've got it it's a never-ending job to eradicate it. I'm enjoying your videos ,cheers from down under .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'm slowly getting rid of it from my pots, it takes a lot of work as they have such deep roots and the seed pods explode with hundreds of new seeds!!! G'day and thanks Mandie!!

[@lukasmihara]

When you first got it the root base was quite something... now it looks liek it's on a good way!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Cool repotting. Nice looking tree. The pruning of the branches will help with some nice growth this spring.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Super cool Moose statue gift!!!! Metal signs are really cool! Great gifts.

[@zoanix82]

What was the leafless weed beside the tree? It has such an interesting structure.

[@dahlmasen3084]

If this was my tree I think I would do a Hail Mary trunk chop to the lower branches to get rid of a few of the large wounds

[@justleen]

Wood sorrel is very tasty! Citrusy tangy, one of the more flavorfull sorrels

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, very tangy!!

[@Akatsuki-En]

Anyone else want a mug that says “alright here I go “

[@amayanut]

A shirt that says “big cut coming up”

[@viktorsbonsai]

@@amayanutor ”if in doubt cut it out”

[@Akatsuki-En]

@@viktorsbonsai yes yes yes

[@Akatsuki-En]

@@amayanut I’d buy me one of those we all gotta channel our inner Nigel when those big cuts inevitably happen

[@DrunkBonsai]

@@viktorsbonsai My teacher HATED IT when I would say, "when in doubt, cut it out."

[@Andelbonsaitt]

Hey Mr Nigel nice work as always. Those weeds are a type of oxalis an they really grow like crazy

[@Tybold63]

Even though the root system wasn't that impressive yet I think there is a good chance it gonna progress alright. Never had any Premna but can follow yours :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I think it will get there eventually, it's going in the right direction!!

[@suneetsingh7745]

Waiting for your plant room review ... ❤

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Very soon!

[@KennetDeBondt]

That´s some good progress!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Kennet, any progress is always good!!

[@Rockin23]

Hoots Mon! there's a moose, loose aboot this hoose!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Oh for sure eh?

[@blusukanbonsai]

Nice Report Bro..❤

[@FeliksMatthewDangel]

Try blue light for better compact growth and smaller leaves.

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

Great video...thanks for sharing. I am interested in purchasing a young Japanese Maple tree to make into a bonsai. Have you or do you think this would be a good idea for a beginner? Flo

[@ianrowe9337]

Should make a pretty interesting tree Nigel ....

[@thefirm9746]

I don't know how you keep that alive. We had one snow day and it killed my Premna.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll be sure to keep it warm!!

[@LarryMossey]

So you rinse the foliage after applying insecticidal soap?

[@frankpagan1294]

Hi Nigel! I’d like to ask your opinion on repotting. I just purchased 4 pre bonsai. They are planted in what looks like coco coir and pine bark. I’m in California. Do you think I can still repot them or should I wait till next spring. They are , Chinese elm, pyracantha, Fukien tree and Brazilian Rain tree. Temperature here is running in the 60’s during day and 50 at night. I have them indoors for now to let them recuperate from shipping. Thanks for your advice and all the great videos.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think you are safe to repot them, just take it easy on the root pruning if the root tips are active!!

[@frankpagan1294]

Thanks Nigel

[@fsaforosaforo6338]

What type of soap did you use on this bonsai?

[@Denkar11]

Looking like an acasia style tree. Nice. Do you think the mycelium from those possible fungi will survive the repotting?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think so, cool looking Fungi!!

[@chasingthefish9042]

That yellow thing is a "pin" it is the forming of a mushroom.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, it looked like something else, lol!

[@zimartiste1]

👋👍🤟

[@GrowingBonsai]

hey Nigel, trying to reach you. is my mail coming through?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Jelle, yes, sorry, I haven't gotten to my emails yet, but soon!! Thanks!!

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@bonsaisn]

Hello

[@lorenzoveronese6608]

This tree is the tallneck of horizon zero dawn😂

[@LetsDoBonsai]

Foist

[@dkstott29]

I like Mike?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It was our Green Party candidate, my wife ran for the Green Party that year!!

[@BonsaiForRoman]

😂😂😂 it is a bonsai mushroom

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol!!

[@BonsaiForRoman]

Did you plant it to a new pot ? 🤣🤣🤣I hope so @@TheBonsaiZone

[@bonsai_life_style]

LMAO ]]]]😆😀🤣 Nigel your tiny shrooms are making fun of you🥸 . They want it to say you what they think about you repotting and digging in the pot.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol, indeed!!