Two Unusual Bonsai, Part 1, The Bonsai Zone, Oct 2019

I'm pruning my Crown of Thorns bonsai (Euphorbia milii) to get more ramification and to refine the shape. This flowering bonsai grew incredible well over the last few years and I'm excited to see it develop into the future!
This species is native to Madagascar.
I've found some nice new bonsai pots and I'll be re potting my Aloe vera bonsai in Part 2.
To see previous videos of the Crown of Thorns bonsai, click on the playlist here....
• Crown of Thorns Bonsai

[@denniswhite166]

TRANSLATION FOR NYC FOLKS panniers - SADDLE BAGS vigorous - GROWING WELL, STRONG, HEALTHY ramification - GROWING LITTLE BRANCHES OFF THE BIG BRANCHES eye poker - IF YOU GET TOO CLOSE TO THE TREE, A BRANCH THAT WILL POKE YOUR EYE OUT FASTER THAN A BB GUN branching - CUTTING OFF BRANCHES YOU THINK SHOULDN'T BE CUT OFF, BUT SHOULD BE lucky day - BIG SCORE Nigel Saunders - COOLEST SMALL TREE DUDE EVER!

[@quinnrivers4710]

Youre videos bring me joy, i cant click fast enough

[@BonsaiJCan]

Wow those pots were some good finds ! The Crown of thorns is looking good, that trunk has really grown.

[@mattbrennan647]

Those ARE unusual Bonsais. Nice score on those pots. Thanks

[@louisecolombi6630]

that’s an awesome deal

[@alvarolupinacci641]

The crown of thorns’ sap is somehow caustic and can really cause serious damage, specially to the eyes. Here in Brazil, a lot of hedges are made with this plant and sometimes it get rotten on top cuts, becoming hollow and soft. Eventually it breaks and dies, and needs to be replaced on the hedge. But as a bonsai, I am sure that you will baby it!

[@HerbandRoots]

Incredible deals on those pots! Jackpot?!?! The Aloe is looking amazing too. Can't wait for part 2!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, yes a once in a lifetime deal I think!

[@jaguardelcielo]

Hard to find pots @ that price, I think the pots found you Nigel. Thanks for another great video.

[@kreed8091]

Awesome finds! Very nice pots.

[@whatsrandom2260]

Hi Nigel love your videos and bonsai plants, keep up the amazing work

[@taggertA]

Forces of the G.....power of the Boom! Another Nigel video!

[@widdershiznit]

Really nice pots! Before bonsai was my obsession, pottery was. Not only are the great clay, but look at the glaze! No glaze on the feet (the feet are amazing as well), and no dripping of the glaze on the inside of the pots. Most of the stuff I can find looks like the first year students were given a few not-so-perfect pots and had a field day. These are wonderful!! Thrift store, here I come!!!! BTW, if you had turned our branch cutter with the point down, you would not have had such a difficult time getting the right angle for that big cut.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, it was a rare find for a thrift store indeed!

[@katyb2793]

I love shopping at the thrift store! (We call it an op shop here in Aus) I've found the most amazing things so cheap, and it's great for the environment too! Plus it's always fun to look at things people have bought and discarded.

[@smack09]

WHHAAAAAAAAAT!! Im off to the thrift store at lunchtime smoko tomorrow to see what they have... Hard to find large pots. Great one Nigel!

[@toddstropicals]

Wow, you got some good deals on those pots! Remember I mentioned Euphorbia guillauminiana to you a while back back? Well I found one and it had a seedling in the big plant too. We have a massive crown of thorns, about 14 years old.

[@mikedan297]

Wow, lucky are you! Japanese pots are now very rare and cheap.

[@KellyCDB]

Wow, seriously nice finds at the thrift store! I also check my local thrift stores optimistically, and sometimes find interesting containers... never anything like that yet, but I shall remain optimistic!

[@orangemoonglows2692]

the aloe is so beautiful.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it has changed so much in just a few short years, I'm looking forward to seeing it in the distant future!

[@maryshoemaker1437]

Hi Nigel ... I’m late... but will enjoy I’m sure!!!! I loved the re-styling of the Crown of Thorns... should bloom beautifully!!!! You really had a good day at the thrift store!!! Bet you rode your bike like there was a baby in the side packs!!! I would’ve too!!!Thanks for another great video!!!

[@deploribusunum3894]

Wow! You did have the luckiest day ever! That never happens here.

[@quinnrivers4710]

Finding good pots is as good as being in the Zone!

[@bastiv7806]

So nice quality pots for this low pricepoint. They don't even look used and seem to be new ones. You really had a lucky day! Love the crown of thorn flowering. It reminds me of my childhood when I had one of these plant. This actually makes me want to start one, too for the good old times. Just need to find a cutting. *radar on*

[@twodogsyyc6729]

I'd take all the jade and crown of thorns cutting you want to send me lol luv the video thank you

[@hollymunfordbloe4744]

Show; tell! Love it! Love UKULELE HOLLY and FAMILY

[@doghouseclassics6835]

Very lucky on the pots Nigel ,im still having to work with oven dishes mostly as bonsai pots are so expensive hear in the uk. Thanks for the vids,very enjoyable.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, yes that was my lucky day for pots, I hit the Jackpot!

[@karinmoonhawk3720]

Now that is what I call a great haul! 👍 Well done, real pleased for you and looking forward to the update on the Crown of Thorns too. I made my miniature crown look away for this one 😁don't want to get get scared hehe! Great video again, onto part 2 I go.....😊👍🍁🌰

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Good idea, you don't want to scare your poor plant!

[@sakanason]

Wow what a great find with those pots! I keep my eyes out and find bonsai pot every once in a while but not for $6.99 for that size pot. That is just amazing.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, that was my lucky day, I might as well stop looking now, everything else will be disappointing!

[@Mikicomi23]

Omg! Great bargain for those pots! I had paid 29Euro for a pot exactly like the largest white that you have got (and was the lowest that I could price for a such large pot where I live)!! XD Anyway great job with the "trees" !

[@nnayram64]

Wow u hit the motherload of bonsai pots!!!!❤️

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll agree, that will never happen again!

[@dinudavis4230]

Dear Nigel, What's your secret with this aloe... my aloe vera grows very slowly, and only developed one single trunk, no branches yet. What's the problem?

[@thebonsaidude8400]

Hi Nigel, I have been buying very similar blue pots from a small garden centre local to me in Manchester. In fact i think they are the same with a very similar price point. Another great video and good luck.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You are getting a good deal! Thanks!

[@emmitstewart1921]

Have you thought of making a florist planting with all those cuttings? It would be interesting to see with all those flowers.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I did think about a forest, but I just don't have the room. When the new greenhouse is up, I'll be making more forest plantings with my cuttings!

[@LeanneInAdelaide]

"Like that"

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, just like that!

[@katedodd79]

So. Jealous. Really wish I could find lovely pots like that!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Kate, it was my lucky day!

[@selfmade6142]

What a radical cut. I know you do it right, but it's always hard to see that.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it definitely got a good haircut! I'll keep posting updates and we'll see how it goes!

[@cornedinslage6985]

Nice video Nigel! We got almost The same weather here in The Netherlands With Maybe less snow.

[@yasirbaban2071]

I saw a pencil cactus on your table back there.. what are you gonna do with it.. I didnt see updates of it

[@parikhspiecederesistance3958]

M trying learn to make a bonsai. & badly wanna make a euphorbia milli bonsai. I just ❤️ euphorbia millii. U explained it all very well. But... What I wanna know is won't there be new branches growing from the trunk that u so meticulously got rid of all the branches from!? & if yes than what will u do?? By the way a big thumbs up coming ur way for ur video 👍🏻 🙏🏻 Mumbai India 🇮🇳

[@janandersen6001]

🇨🇦 - 🇩🇰👍

[@caseynewland2614]

Good job on those pots!! They look great

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, I'm sure I'll put them to use!

[@caseynewland2614]

@@TheBonsaiZone Cant wait to see a video with one of them in the future!!

[@lanng8273]

Wow you're lucky 👍 I'm going to start going to the thrift stores too

[@TheBonsaiZone]

You never know what you will find!

[@marcstewart9630]

I've got a crown of thorns I've had for 10 years an have made many bonsais from it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

How are the older ones looking, I'd love to see a picture! Mine is doing really well after the last severe pruning!

[@marcstewart9630]

@@TheBonsaiZone the mother is doing great an as u know during the winter they drop most of there leaves so she is looking somewhere bare at the moment if I could get ur email address if send you some pictures

[@quinnrivers4710]

Have you had to water more with the indoor lighting?

[@itsnotcasper5535]

Hi Nigel I absolutely love your videos. I literally have learned about bonsais from you. You’re videos are very entertaining and also educational keep up the good work my friend. I love your root rake and would love to know if they are available for purchase somewhere. Thank you for the content.

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

Sorry but I’m in the states, Oregon. Thanks for the offer though!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Too bad, I'll take them to the club meeting and try and give them away!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Do you plan on straightening the trunk ?

[@lordgrubbin9394]

09:13 Well said! I am starting to drown in all my little jade cuttings... Could use a crown of thornes tho.

[@kylejensen7466]

Have you ever done a pepper bonsai I would like to know more about them they grow fast and like that trees are great but I want to start things from seed

[@hollymunfordbloe4744]

So, my BONSAI collection will start SPRING of 2020! Love UKULELE HOLLY VIRGINIA USA

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Very good, i seems a long way off, but spring will be here in no time!

[@keithcrain]

I'd love clippings.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'll bring them to the next meeting, I hate to throw them away!

[@danielpuente8646]

What thrift stores are these you talk about????

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I got them from a regular Value Village, a once in a lifetime find I'm sure!

[@vincentscarpelli6817]

Nigel, wow, fantastic pots! I must be very unlucky I have never found a bonsai pot at the stores around me. LOL Which thrift store are you getting those from?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are from Value Village, but I look in all the thrift stores too!

[@vincentscarpelli6817]

@@TheBonsaiZone thanks!

[@240Sil]

Foist. lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Foist, very quick!

[@BonsaiJCan]

May the foist be with you ! That was fast !

[@maryshoemaker1437]

Great foist!!!! 240Sil

[@johnb58]

Nigel, i've been looking for a crown of thorns for a long time. I live in Canada could I please have a cutting. I will pay shipping costs.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello John, I can ship them out to you, can you email me at... [e-mail] and we can get in touch!

[@BonsaiJCan]

foist

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Only 8 seconds between Foist and Second!

[@9svm]

Value village and i are about to become friends

[@robijakus6860]

it is poisonous to the point where if you get it in your eyes it could cause permanent blindness

[@TheBonsaiZone]

With my Crown of Thorns and my Pencil Cactus, I think the trees are out to get me!

[@hollymunfordbloe4744]

My friends cut off my JUNIPER with a weed wacker by accident . He came back with MINT plants...

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Good to hear it has a happy ending Holly!

[@lauraek6357]

All the people that disliked are mad at plants😠

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

Nigel, would you be willing to send me one of your crown of thorns cuttings? I will send you my address if you want to.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

If you are in Canada, I can send you the cuttings, but I can't ship across the border. Let me know!

[@jtkruk]

You deserve it Nigel. Good Karma ... You give and it gives you back.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thank you, it was a lucky find indeed!

[@erickcontreras2238]

3:06 that’s what she said

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Then we got married!

[@hollymunfordbloe4744]

OCTOBER 31, 2019!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Last day of the month again!

[@ozzyaquanut8903]

Hey Nigel... greetings from Australia. have you ever considered a "prune" yourself? although i love your hair and i associate you with that hair... i rekon you'd look great with a No.2 - No.4 clipper cut. :)

[@kidrockgrg]

They die

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They are doing well so far and might out live me!