Ficus Friday, My Ficus rumphii, The Bonsai Zone, Nov 2022

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • I'm pruning my Ficus rumphii into an unusual style for a bonsai, but not for a Ficus.
    To see previous videos of this tree, click on the playlist here...
    • Ficus rumphii Bonsai
    #TheBonsaiZone

Komentáře • 44

  • @JustMyThreeCents
    @JustMyThreeCents Před rokem +3

    The man, the myth, the legend!!

  • @growclipbonsaiforseniors1951

    Pruning on the ficus r. will turn out a nice looking style for you. Cuttings will be a nice addition. Great updates.

  • @KakdeG
    @KakdeG Před rokem +3

    Spray a dilute mix of buttermilk mixed with turmeric powder for the black scales on Ficus. A friend of mine gave me this trick for my Ficus and has worked wonders for me.

  • @OddBonsai
    @OddBonsai Před rokem +4

    That rumphii seems like an interesting species. Yours has a challenging shape but I'm sure you'll eventually make it look great. I wish I could also find more ficus species for sale in my area.

  • @RyanFish825
    @RyanFish825 Před rokem +3

    Thanks Nigel, love the updates. Sad the season is coming to an end, shelter in place and back strong in a few months! To get ribbon root theory is sound... I'm going to need some huge spreading pots for some Ficus now 😂. Thanks again!

  • @empret7704
    @empret7704 Před rokem +1

    Aww the babies is growing 🐣🐤🐥

  • @patsfreund9164
    @patsfreund9164 Před rokem

    Enjoye seeing your updates. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @zenobibonsai
    @zenobibonsai Před rokem

    Those chickens though so cute!

  • @milkman81
    @milkman81 Před rokem

    “Like that” 💚

  • @Ishtwan3
    @Ishtwan3 Před rokem

    So, Here i go... Enjoying the sunshine.

  • @MaybeBonsai
    @MaybeBonsai Před rokem

    Strange style indeed but I am sure you will make it into something cool. This is the last warm weekend I think, tomorrow, winter is here!

  • @mikebeireis3990
    @mikebeireis3990 Před rokem +1

    Now this was an incredible hairday for you Nigel!! 🤩💁‍♂️🤩
    Whatever become of that otherworldly turtle table that found you....or um, that you found, I mean?

  • @aaronleslie1581
    @aaronleslie1581 Před rokem +1

    Awesome video!! I’ll have to make a trip down there soon and relieve you of some of those cuttings!!

  • @sujeetbrahma4801
    @sujeetbrahma4801 Před rokem +4

    Hey nigel..I'm from India, and I see these ficus rumphii everywhere.
    I would honestly like to tell that , those 2 branches are extremely low lying, which won't look good in future...
    Instead, u can grow branches from the main trunk , atleast 15 cm above And then develop the spreading canopy..

  • @smokyhillbonsai-gerrettmor6373

    I always look forward to Ficus Friday- There's always something that renews a thought or goal I have. I need to continue to get my environment adjusted to encourage aerial roots. Thank you, Nigel!

  • @graffic13
    @graffic13 Před rokem

    I think nigel needs serama chickens!!
    They are the bonsai of the chicken world

  • @marysoldeeley2218
    @marysoldeeley2218 Před rokem

    Grand future for that ficus! Great updates! Thanks Nigel!

  • @oachkatzlsmum
    @oachkatzlsmum Před rokem

    Rainy and cold, here in Austria. Nice regards. Great to see you catched up some sun. 😊 Love your ficus friday ❤🙋‍♀️

  • @bonsaibythesea
    @bonsaibythesea Před rokem

    Nice hair dew 😊

  • @jballenger9240
    @jballenger9240 Před rokem

    And the bark is very interesting on the tree front and to the far left!

  • @JasonSchmidt-1979
    @JasonSchmidt-1979 Před rokem +1

    40:1 on the dish soap; good to know!

  • @kevinrandell5189
    @kevinrandell5189 Před rokem

    🌳🌴🌵🌲Foist 🌲🌵🌴🌳

  • @Bonsaiking79
    @Bonsaiking79 Před rokem

    Nice sir I loved 😍

  • @emmkay
    @emmkay Před rokem

    Me too enjoying the sunshine on CZcams. 😁

  • @sumitra1985
    @sumitra1985 Před rokem

    Hi Nigel, commenting here after long time. Glad to see that you have a Benghalensis & Rumphii. Rumphii is a very good material and responds well, but Benghalensis is difficult one.

  • @RosarioCostanzo
    @RosarioCostanzo Před rokem

    I am trying to reach the same style with my ficus. It's kot easy but It's a very natural look!

  • @TobyJin
    @TobyJin Před rokem

    Interesting tree, apparently Ficus rumphii is a deciduous species (according to some online sources). I wonder if this tree can get aerial roots, it'd make the planting look very interesting if it does.

    • @TheBonsaiZone
      @TheBonsaiZone  Před rokem

      Yes, they can definitely get aerial roots, they look similar to the Ficus religiosa, but behave more like a microcarpa!

  • @PlantObsessed
    @PlantObsessed Před rokem +1

    Where did you source the watering table tops?

  • @sherrycutler3884
    @sherrycutler3884 Před rokem +1

    Nigel, is there a reason for spraying the scale before the extensive pruning that you did?

  • @pennyduncan5980
    @pennyduncan5980 Před rokem

    Hello 👋 kind Nigel

  • @exalmejiahernandez18
    @exalmejiahernandez18 Před rokem

    That's what I was about yo ask. The style that you aré thinking about giving to that fucus

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 Před rokem

    👍👌

  • @gerardjenerou8025
    @gerardjenerou8025 Před rokem

    How about putting up the big green house

  • @WatchMeGrow1
    @WatchMeGrow1 Před rokem +1

    Hey Nigel I missed the chat and I can't find it lol. But tovthe questions I asked was about your awesome little rake. Where I could find one and what type of tape are you using in the plant room

    • @skrounst
      @skrounst Před rokem

      I think he has said in previous videos it was a gift. You can search Amazon for "Root rake" and there will be many options. I personally use a back scratcher, it's not as pointy, and the extending bit doesnt let me mess up and tear into the roots too hard. The tape looks like seaming tape, maybe 3M, or Stego Tape.

    • @GreenhornBonsai
      @GreenhornBonsai Před rokem

      @ Julen Alegria that rake came from a thrift store/second hand store. I know nothing about the tape. Lol.

  • @27photogger
    @27photogger Před rokem

    crazy hair... experimenting?

  • @ripleereneau1806
    @ripleereneau1806 Před rokem

    Was that a snake 🐍 13:50

  • @sujeetbrahma4801
    @sujeetbrahma4801 Před rokem +3

    Ficus rumphii are meant to be big bonsai trees actually

    • @dk2614
      @dk2614 Před rokem +2

      "Hold my mame pot" -Nigel (Probably)

  • @milkman81
    @milkman81 Před rokem

    HELP! I live in Chicago and have a hard time finding good bonsai pots. If anyone has suggestions, I would appreciate it!