Three Ficus religiosa Bonsai, Part 2, The Bonsai Zone, Aug 2021

[@mikealmere70]

Maybe you couild one day make a video about your best and worst pruning decisions?

[@OddBonsai]

That monk statue looks so real that you almost expect to see it move. I know this won't make you feel better about crossing roots but I've seen pictures of large ficus trees with crossing surface roots that look really good. 😊I appreciate your efforts for getting the perfect root structure and I envy both your perseverance and results. 👍

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

I have watched your technique enough that now I have fun predicting what cuts you will make. Sort of like a game

[@MaybeBonsai]

Hi Nigel, I watched this as I introduced you to my parents. They are over right now and enjoyed the video!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Xin, I hope you have a good long visit to catch up with them!

[@arnoldmmbb]

The serissa looks awesome in the new pot!

[@sophiaangelini4368]

The shot of the Monk in contemplation before his Ficus tells a story of enlightement.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Sophia, I hope to display the monk with a Ficus religiosa some day at a show!

[@mralabbad7]

I have a religiousa i grew from seed that's almost 2 years old now I wanted one after watching your videos back in 2019 Now i have 3 after separating 2 shoots that sprouted from the root base and maybe 4 if a cutting i took from the top takes! And i have to say I really love this tree

[@-ChrisD]

That's cool!!

[@BonsaiJCan]

Looks great ! I really like that trunk.

[@thenaturecreater8906]

Looks Great in the new pot👊

[@dabblingwithbonsai]

Well potted, the cutting got a really fancy one to start with - love it ❤️

[@LetsDoBonsai]

Damn missed the serissa and the foist zone!! Just happy to see the video though if I’m honest!!

[@davidmorgan3508]

Aussie Dave here Nigel, again great video, 🤗

[@mattaustralian6584]

Looking good Nigel. That Monk looks so lifelike . You hit the mark every time with pot choice. Wish I could. Cheers.

[@richardmcadams3493]

Looks good. I have a ficus microcarpa that was sitting in a raised bed and the roots grew through the drainage into the raised bed and the roots that were in the pot seemed to have stopped growing. Seems like a response to finding better resources outside the pot and putting more energy into taking up those resources

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Dr. Saunders. TD., SRD. (Tree Doctor. Specializing in root development) Great video.

[@LetsDoBonsai]

Like it Tom!!

[@gedemertabsbchannel9890]

Pikus religiosa I have a big tree behind the house maybe the trunk circle is five people hugging it's full, I saw the mini set that you made with a good soul so it looks alive

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Gede!!

[@Devulakshmi0]

good pot

[@mattbrennan647]

Do you treat your tropicals for bugs before bringing them into the plant room? I’d imagine once they’re crammed in there it becomes more difficult to both detect and treat for any little nasties. Keep growing. Thanks

[@zaubergarden6900]

so much work pruning every tree but you forgot to shave the little monk! outrageous

[@RosarioCostanzo]

It's funny that little cutting looks like the child of the big tree, so it's perfect to call it the parent tree!

[@dinudavis4230]

Bharat Ratna - India's highest civilian honour in the shape of the leaf of ficus religiosa. It's considered a sacred tree in the Indian subcontinent.

[@jugalkishorekalita9611]

Yes

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Dinu, good to know!

[@tylerwitzigman776]

I’d love to see your Christmas cactus Nigel

[@parzival9639]

Hello Nigel! Is it possible to take a growing tree from your local forest and use it to make a bonsai? I imagine it would shorten the time it takes and it will be in the right climate/conditions.

[@AhsinSidqi]

Is it okay to prune the roots without defoliate the leaves at all?

[@waterlover]

Came to watch the full video since I caught the last few minutes of the live show…… I feel we where cheated Nigel, we never got to see where the little side shut came from, you edited the part out🤣 boy does that little cutie look good in her own little pot😍

[@Tybold63]

Exactly my thought too - how was it actually attached or not? And it sure is a cutie.

[@dinudavis4230]

Nigel Nice video again, Today I purchased 3 new ceramic pots...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Dinu, glad you could find some nice pots! They are hard to find.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

Neat trees! It's really cool hoe the trunks can get all those, what are they called? Wing things...

[@rasmusreneandersen6428]

Hey Nigel, I love your KZbin channel. I have a question. When you make a big root pruning Is there a possibility, that the root cuttings can grow again? I have a typical Ikea Ficus bonsai, that i have made shorter (air layering). I will try to regrow these rootcuttings. Best wishes from Denmark.

[@Andelbonsaitt]

Hi Nigel it looks awesome. Was wondering what's the soil mix? Thanks in advance

[@philippvoss4523]

@Foxy it's ~50% pumice and 50% safety sorb, with the fine components filtered out. He mentions it in some videos. Sometimes Nigel adds ~10% pine bark, but not in this soil mix. I think he just adds it if he has some around.

[@jameswalker3416]

Is there a bad time to report a ficus? Seems like you can replant them when ever.

[@chasingthefish9042]

That cutting was from the wild root you cut off that big tree

[@ayahrambilal9877]

❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@sunilusk]

Omg😲 26-27 year old they are... I'm sure many audiences of yours might be surprised to here that😅, as they are of same age of these plant or younger😬

[@mikealmere70]

Is this monk your spiritual master?

[@notbonsai671]

👍👍👍

[@abhinav3101]

👌

[@brucedeacon28]

👍🍎

[@Universal.G]

🤞😁

[@ottoman4r]

first

[@dubsydabster]

Nice one Double A!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Alexander, welcome to the Foist Zone!

[@dubsydabster]

Turn me up

[@TheBonsaiZone]

YES!

[@edinborogh]

Beautiful pot Nigel.