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BONSAI-EASY NEW METHOD-PART 4-REPOTTING, FERTILIZING

By admin On February 22, 2010 Under Bonsai Videos
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THIS IS PART FOUR OF “ADVENTURES IN BONSAI.” THIS EPISODE COVERS REPOTTING A ROOT-BOUND MING TREE, FERTILIZATION, AND TOOLS THAT I USE IN CARING FOR MY BONSAI. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BASIC STARTING OF A BONSAI USING THE NEW EASY METHOD OF SPHAGNUM MOSS AS A SUBSTRATE, SEE PARTS 1 AND 2. FOR AN UPDATE ON THE TREE WORKED ON IN PARTS 1 1ND 2, SEE PART 3.(May, 2008- showing traditional bonsai at the Morikami Museum. It’s just a silent look at their trees, but it is inspiring)(”Morikami Bonsai Gardens May 2008″).(***PLEASE VIEW PART 12 ABOUT THE WARNING ON HANDLING SPHAGNUM MOSS BEFORE YOU WORK WITH SPHAGNUM MOSS***). Videographer-Carol L.

18 comments - add yours
Steno1000r

February 22, 2010

Oh my god…. :-(

kami3233

February 22, 2010

what is the vitamin u said u used? its the liquid? thx :)

Smashingpunp

February 22, 2010

What’s “moss”?!
Can I found it here in Portugal?!
Thanks for your videos!
Really cool!
I have my own Bonsay thanks to you!

maddcatone

February 22, 2010

Very true my friend. I tried to say this on a previous video, but the hecklers don’t seem to listen to reason. Amazing how so many people just openly decide to hate people or things that they know nothing about. I agree totally with you. His trees are alive and thriving (I’ve seen traditional bonsai artists unable to get even that far at times). Bonsai9723, thank you for the videos.

DevaJones03

February 22, 2010

so i say for where he lives this technique must be worth something. Also you must remember even though bonsai has been done for centuries…there are always new ways of doing things. Dont be so closed minded as the masters of any craft are willing to try new things and learn new things as this is what makes them masters…i’m not saying this guy is perfect but he is offering something at others arent…that is a newness to a very old craft & art form.

DevaJones03

February 22, 2010

i must admit out of all of the critisisms of this man’s videos nobody has the common sense to say…well something is working because the plants are alive and growing nicely…

terrapin5

February 22, 2010

who cares if it has a Y fork? it’s still a beautiful tree =)

maddcatone

February 22, 2010

While you may not be impressed with their shape, you can’t ignore the fact that they are very healthy. So take from it what you wish, but I suggest look for what did work and not what didn’t. 8)

bonsai9723

February 22, 2010

You’re quite welcome.

Iconiser

February 22, 2010

Thanks for your video it has helped me

cameosam

February 22, 2010

Your bonsai is far from any good. Your tree starts with a Y branch (fork), not exactly desirable. Your repotting method is a bit dodgy too. You didn’t rake the roots out which gives a more controlled way of root pruning where you only get rid of the older and less fibrous roots.

to talkenlate04’s question, one thing i would suggest to you if you have root rot problems is to think about using a finer grade soil. Bonsai soil is good which is widely available or the premium choice, akadama……

bonsai9723

February 22, 2010

I have never had a case of root rot. The sphagnum moss allows for great drainage, plus I have large drainage holes in the pots. The roots I see are exceptional Look at the videos and check out the roots. Check this video. I have never had a problem with root root.

talkenlate04

February 22, 2010

Do you ever have trouble with root rot?

talkenlate04

February 22, 2010

So do you ever have trouble with root rot?

bonsai9723

February 22, 2010

Hi,
My plants have been through hurricanes, a road trip from Phila. to Florida in January (when Januaries were cold), and survived being thrown in the trash heap when I thought they were dead. I believe that the sphagnum moss has a quality about it that is very restorative and healing for plants. Maybe thats why mine seem so tough.

bonsai9723

February 22, 2010

Thank you.

mcue

February 22, 2010

thank you very much. just pruned my ficus a bit today, and your vids were very helpful. I didn’t realize that bonsais were so resilient.

moriankhomer

February 22, 2010

thanks for posting your 4-series video. they are very informative