When Bonsai Making Doesn’t Go as Expected

[@woutmoerman711]

I learned something from this video. Or to be more precise, the video emphasised things I already know. You can't cheat time and you can't cheat the natural character of a tree. But your project can turn out nicely if given time and occasional corrections. The structure maybe isn't clear now, but maybe it will later.

[@bonsaistation]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. You're absolutely right-we have to be patient and respect the natural development of each tree. I really don't know why I thought it would work but it obvisously didn't. As you say, the structure may come together more naturally so I'm gonna keep caring until then.

[@brucedeacon28]

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[@shaunfrick2043]

Other videos suggest. You need to move your trees to a plastic pot and place on the ground to let the rots grow through the pot in the ground, thus giving the Trunk a chance to get thicker. Think a tree trunk needs balance the larger the roots are and the larger the branches get, the bigger the trunk can grow. Let bonsai grow on the ground for 1 to 2 years cut roots that grow out of pot and put back on the ground again for 1 to 2 years. Same for the branches on top. Repot back into your shallow bonsai pot when you're happy with how big the trunk is. Then, just maintained the trees shape

[@bonsaistation]

Thanks for the suggestion! That’s a great approach for thickening the trunk, and I agree that giving the roots more room to grow helps create that balance between the trunk, roots, and branches. It's getting cold here so I'm gonna move them to a bigger, deeper pot next spring. Also, I'll definitely keep in mind to be patient this time. Thanks for watching and sharing your tips!