Working on My Baobab Style Jades, The Bonsai Zone, May 2023

[@jesperFrost]

Give the table some linseed oil that’ll make it look awesome.

[@mikec3820]

you have to score a square to force branches on crassula. just like they do to the big leaf ficus'. love that old one you have here. thank 4 sharing so much cool stuff with us all

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

That is a really remarkable old jade at 70. The experiment on the younger will be interesting to see the outcome. Great looking gift Jades. Simply superb!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

So far it's doing well, the green exposed flesh is skinning over already!

[@patsfreund9164]

WOW! I've followed you once before when you did scarring on a jade to create a "Baobab" look. Interested in seeing how this one turns out.

[@ashleybonner5423]

That's sheepish and innocent way you initially tried to deny any knowledge on attaining new specimens. That is exactly me when I've yet again ordered more dice or tarantulas lol! Good work buddy, things are looking great! :) - Ashley Bonner

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Lol, thanks Ashley!!

[@StevesBackyardBonsai]

Oh boy! Here comes Nigel.

[@dannymolina8863]

Hey Nigel! Can you do a quick demo of your soap to water ratio in an upcoming video so we can get a visual?

[@Tybold63]

I certainly looking forward on your work with that Tha Phrom temple. Also the jade scarring will be nice to follow but I saw a white little bug walking over the trunk and couldn't unsee it, hope it is not pest 😉 Never a boring video Nigel, you are a well of inspiration!😀

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It was a mealy bug, hopefully the soap and water got them all!!

[@FrostBiteBonsai]

OooOOOooOOOooo!!! The Temple!! Neat work on the jades! You will have to build a shed just to organize and store your stands now!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

The truck is full of stands, if I ever have to use the truck, it will take a big clean out before I can drive it!!

[@FrostBiteBonsai]

@@TheBonsaiZone Oh my goodness.... You have to empty the plant room to get all the stands in so you can take the truck out! Haha! It that the circle of life? Swapping storage areas! LOL

[@harrietb2141]

The baobab trees are fantastic ,Thank you for showing them😍🌳

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope they do well this year!!! Thanks!

[@harrietb2141]

@@TheBonsaiZone I think they Will ☺️

[@dkstott29]

I recommend some wood filler on those chips, and then your diluted tar finish . The stand would look great.

[@hajrobm3646]

thanks for the video. Bonsai give me peace and your viedeos, too.

[@naturgeist]

Very nice! I am also working on a Baobab Style Jade Tree! ☺️🌞

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice!!

[@Ollieslife101]

I couldn't stop watching the few bugs crawling up the trunk..wondering if they were gonna go to his fingers haha

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Can you put on a clear water sealer for the new display stand? Will help to preserve it. You can do a test underneath the stand and see if you like it. Just a thought.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Tom!!

[@naturelover2335]

Hello, it works on adenium, I think it will works with jade, and for adenium if you don t give them fertilizer they won t grow long branches, i ve got many of them and i ve got arabicum from seeds 7 years old and only 15 to 20 cm tall with a lot of tiny branches

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I'll have to keep an eye on the trees and restrict the fertilizer!!

[@brucedeacon28]

👍👌👌

[@perlakuanbahanbonsai3530]

Nice

[@victoriabunn2270]

Hello Nigel! I’ve watched quite a few of your jade bonsai videos but I’m still a bit stuck with mine and what my next steps should be. Are you available to contact anywhere if you are able to give me a bit of advice for my gollum jade? My plant’s been regrown from close to death from the fabled squirrel attacks so haven’t wanted to touch it in a couple years. Thanks for letting me know if you can help out!!!

[@barryauguste9734]

I have two baobab style in training.

[@pandalover3556]

My outdoor cat used the trunk of one of my jades as a scratching post and it gave it the baobab look.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Wow, that gives me ideas, our cat loves it's scratching post!

[@MukeshMPillai]

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[@MRMIKEYGB]

Hello Nigel, Have you ever tried or heard of anyone airlayering a pine tree? I have a interesting find where a branch crosses another near the root. I was going to try layering. Michael

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it can be done on some species, but it is difficult.....This from the internet... Can pine trees be air layered? Pine trees can be air layered but they are one of the hardest trees to do so. It is reported that the air layering process on pine trees can take up to 2 years.

[@MRMIKEYGB]

@Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone Thank you Nigel.

[@rebeccahunter725]

Hi Michael, One year I bought a small JBP at my club's show that was labelled as a "cutting". I have been told that it is possible, with times ranging from a few months to a few years! I put one onto one of my JBPs with the theory that it is a sacrifice trunk, so coming off regardless of if it has roots! Moving into winter here now, so it is a few more months before I will check it (been on for 5 months so far, and the top is still alive . . .) Fingers crossed, and nothing ventured, nothing gained!

[@MRMIKEYGB]

@Rebecca Hunter Thank you for reaching out. I did a dig yesterday, I never uprooted a Pine tree sapling, they aren't really root bound atlesst mine weren't. I also have two very small cuttings inside of a container I use for a easy greenhouse no roots but do have growth on the tip. I just keep water in the bottom portion of clear top container. Do you have a KZbin channel?

[@rebeccahunter725]

@@MRMIKEYGB No KZbin, sorry! Good luck with your cutting - I can't help with the state of the roots on the one I bought, as it was gifted to a friend.

[@Aluminator82]

From a jade plant, can I just cut all the foliage and let it regrow from that, or do I have to leave something on?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

If the plant is strong, you can cut them back hard with no leaves and they will re grow. I have defoliated Jades with good success!

[@Aluminator82]

@Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone Thanks for your reply Nigel. I really got inspired by people like you. Your baobab styled trees look gorgeous! The tree I have, looks strong enough. But to be sure, I left 2 little bits, I can remove later, when new foliage has grown. Best regards and 💚 from a big fan from the Netherlands. You're a great teacher! ✌️

[@therisingofroninbonsai]

mine still small Mr Nigel, On Growing it. and cultivation of the jade,

[@therisingofroninbonsai]

understand, i always see yours uploading, event not comment mr . mr. nigel, he he he he

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Jades can grow quite quickly if you have a good draining soil and you pot them up slowly as they grow!!

[@dkstott29]

Did you do a 2024 update on this Jade Tree?? 🤔🤔

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, here is the video Dave!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXTapJWAqLiqeZo

[@margaretmiller4899]

Hi Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Margaret!!

[@mohamedhassabou]

Sorry, what is the benefit of scarring?

[@skrounst]

The key to not keeping the cherry tree... DON'T PRUNE IT! If you don't prune it, you don't visualize it's future, and it's easier to give up. If you prune it, and make decisions based on how it could look, it's over. Might as well make some space on your bench now 😂.

[@kevinrandell5189]

Foist

[@justlucky13]

First to Foist Nice

[@Stettafire]

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