Thanks Adam - absolutely loved the approach you talk on your questions. When I look back over all the different creators they each have their own take on things. I can't wait to see you work on that Forest Flame. I like the challenge of different species and at the moment have been trying to get something out of Oleiria which I found up in Orkney. I am sold on sycamore but I love to try and turn them in to Mame. They throw out so much new growth everytime you remove those big leaves. Well done on the 20k as well. All the best :)
Thanks Xavier! 🪴🤗 The sycamore/maples are great species for Bonsai I think! Thanks for that tip! I only have a little experience with them at the moment! Lots more to learn always!!
You know, Adam, I have been trying to do bonsai for over 30 years and as each and every year passes I realise I know less and less. It is truly inspiring to see such a young person as yourself so enthusiastic about bonsai. I did kill my first tree and also many more along the way. Have I learned from my mistakes? Yes. have I made the same mistakes? Yes. Without people such as you bonsai would be out of reach for many people. Thank you for your inspiration and enthusiasm and also for you great videos that I take so much from.
Thank you for your kind words Mick! We are all learning!! You know you have experience when you think you know less!! The quote from Socrates, "The only thing I know is that I know nothing," is a powerful reminder of the vastness of knowledge and the humility that comes with it. In the world of Bonsai, no matter how experienced we become, there is always more to learn. Each tree, each season, and each interaction with nature presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. Even when we think we have mastered a particular technique or aspect of Bonsai, nature has a way of humbling us and reminding us that there is always more to discover 😊
From what I’ve seen on-line that ficus looks a lot like many others but, to me. It’s really nice because of how healthy it looks. Here on the East coast of Fl, we don’t get your rain but a shower just showed up for my Bougainvilla!
Been thinking, there’s a branch down near the bottom going out to the right. Had the insane idea to cut main trunk about 1” above this branch and dead wooding it down. Taking it out of the pot it’s in, trimming roots to go in smaller pot. Making the branch the main trunk. Keep the tree really small.
Dude you should be on the front of a magazine with that windy shot 😂 Cool video Adam. Thought you did waist a minute on the coffee 😂 how many times does 7 go into 11 😂😂 only messing That ficus can you not air layer the top part off ? 👍👍👍
Haha, didnt mean for it to look like that, I had just presses record 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, you're right, I could definitely air layer the top part of the ficus. That's actually a great idea, thanks for the suggestion! 🙂
Great video Adam. Loved the cinematic beginning. Really enjoy your genuine open style of sharing your journey and knowledge. As a complete beginner (who killed her first tree about 10 years ago). I am trying again with garden material. So learning as I go.
ADAM. FINALLY A NAME YOU HAVE !! Love getting to know you in this video ❤. Wish you would let us ask question in comments have a question answer video.
Ahh! don't worry, that's all part of the learning process! Bonsai can be a bit tricky to master, but with practice and patience, you'll get the hang of it. Don't be afraid to ask for advice or do some research online or in books to help you along the way. Best of luck with your bonsai journey! 🙂🪴
Really happy to see someone growing sycamores. I have sycamores in my neighborhood but I havent been able to get any cuttings or seedlings. Maybe you can mail one over to America for me. Thanks for answering these questions
Well done Adam. Your knowledge is invaluable & your enthusiasm a breath of fresh air. I love how open you are to advice from others & sharing your failures gives us the courage to push on. I enjoyed hearing more about you & how you started. I’m a beginner & caught the bonsai bug for sure. I recently suffered from an arm injury so have not been able to repot or even reply but just about there now. I found a local nursery who sells handmade bonsai pots from a local potter so I have a few pots ready to go. Thank you! 🤩
Hello fellow Scorpio ! It's good to get to know you a bit better and your enthusiasm shines through in each of your videos. Congratulations on reaching 20k !
Hi Adam Thought I would put my two cents in ,since I recognize your Forest Flame tree. Its actually a Pierus Japonica the term Forest flame is just a variety of Pierus Japonica.
You're from Derry? That's pretty cool. The picture of me in my thumbnails was taken when I was behind the bar at Peadar O'Donnell's. I'm impressed by the fact that you're only four years into the hobby. We need more young talent like you! Well done.
Nice to know you better, Adam! The sicomores are cool! Will look for one! Speaking of challenging trees with large leaves, I have plenty of London’s planes, and this year I managed to grow a couple of chestnuts and a horsechestnut! Finger crossed!
@@notionbonsai we call it Sicomori (sicomoro if singular) too, but I’m not familiar with them… good to know that that look like plane trees (platanus) but maples, I’ll keep my eyes peeled to see if I spot some in my neighbourhood! Cheers!
Now that's how to do the 7 in 7. Really interesting video with a great flow to it, and it was good hearing a little more about you and some of your bonsai philosophy. I agree that we have access to so much information nowadays that we can really learn a lot about bonsai much quicker than we could even just a few years ago.
Hi Adam, unfortunately I may have lost a katsura to frost but had taken a cutting that survived. Also a lemon that was on its second winter so I won't risk them anymore. Keep growing.xx
Nice video Adam, already a fan as you know n know much more about you than this little glimpse! Xav n I used to hav a running joke that I was a Bonsai Stalker🤓! Congrats on 20k n God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️
Hello Adam! Greetings from Payson, Arizona. I just discovered your channel and have started watching several of your videos. You make a complicated art form very approachable.I have always wanted to learn Bonsai. After watching your video, I think this may be the year.
Arizona!🌵Hey from Ireland!! Thank you so much for reaching out and for your kind words. I'm thrilled to hear that you've discovered my channel and that you find the content approachable. Bonsai can seem complex at first, but with the right guidance and resources, it becomes an enjoyable and rewarding journey.🌿🌳🤗
Correction: it would be wise to call your ”sycamores” sycamore maples, since an actual sycamore is a tree from the family platanus, which for one includes the London plane tree, which I fell in love with when I went to London not so long ago(sadly I don’t have one☹️) I’ve heard Peter Chan talking about the London plane tree once in the video ”bonsai secrets” and he made the misconception that the london plane is an acer, easy to do the because of the name. (Name most probably derives from the leaf similarity much like here in sweden we call ficus microcarpa “lemon ficus” just because of the leaf similarity) Much love Adam!
Awesome advice Adam! My first bonsai was a Serissa (Snow rose). Super finicky and I accidentally gave it a little too much fertilizer. It turned greenish yellow and died unfortunately.
Hey thanks Eddy! 😊 I think Cut and Grow is a viable alternative to wiring, especially if you prefer a more organic approach to shaping your bonsai tree. Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and ultimately, the choice between them depends on your preferences and the needs of your tree. Some bonsai artists prefer Cut and Grow because it allows the tree to grow more naturally and can be less invasive, while others prefer Wiring because it can produce more precise results in a shorter amount of time. I think the best approach is to experiment with both techniques and see which one works best for you and what you prefer! 😄🪴
Adam, nice to meet you. Super presentation and addressing the questions. I was given a Chinese Elm. After scratching my head, pulling my hair out deeply lost in ignorance about why my bonsai was dying, what did I do, what I didn't do, was the tree diseased and so on until I lost the battle to figure it all out and save my bonsai. 8 years later, I still incur issues and problems to sort out. One of my favs are the Japanese Maples; I have about 40 different species. Also, I enjoy Crepe Myrtles, Cotton Easter, Bougainvillea and more. I have quite a few Ficus as this was the tree I began learning with. I do have a question; where did you learn all your skills and techniques? Thank youi for sharing.
Hey! Thank very much! Aw nice! Maples are one of my favourite too!! I learn from everywhere I can, Bonsai people, forums, online videos, books and horticulture academic journals 😊🪴🤗
My first bonsai was a Chinese juniperz still alive, but did too much work, with poor technique. It is no full of juvenile growth. Leaving it alone until spring (autumn here in Australia) then will move it back into a nursery pot to help the poor thing recover.
Hey Daniel thanks for sharing your experience with your Chinese juniper! It's always great to hear from others and their experiences and we can all learn from this! Your plan of keeping it into that nursery pot and just leaving it to get strong is a great idea!!
Great video Adam it’s great to know more about the man behind the channel, I have a small tree in a pot, it’s like a mini tree already, is it possible to give it the bonsai look?
Thanks Kenny! 🙂Of course! In fact, many Bonsai start as small trees in pots before they are trained and shaped into Bonsai. To achieve the Bonsai look, you will need to carefully shape and prune your tree over time. When working with a young tree, it is important to be patient and not rush the shaping process. Start by researching the specific species of tree you have to determine the best Bonsai techniques to use, as different species have different growth patterns and requirements. You may also want to consider repotting your tree into a shallow Bonsai pot to help give it the traditional bonsai aesthetic. Be sure to use proper soil and fertilization techniques to keep your tree healthy throughout the shaping process. 🪴😄
@@notionbonsai that’s great, some good advice there I’ve been following your videos, seeing I’ll be new to all this but willing to learn thanks for sparking my interest in the subject. Keep up the good work!!
Hey Adam, Nice program? Last time we talked, I told you I have been in bonsai for some 35+ years. I tried a bonsai technique back then, and it seemed to work... sort of. The technique is called leaf pruning; it promotes a second crop of leaves but they are smaller. That lends itself nicely to the artistic side of doing bonsai. I was wondering if, in your short hobby of bonsai, you had heard of it, and have you tried it. Maybe your followers would be interested in the concept.
Hey Eric! It's great to hear from you again, and thank you for sharing your experience with Bonsai and the technique of leaf pruning. Leaf pruning and even defoliation (when the tree is super healthy) is indeed a technique that can be used to promote a second crop of smaller leaves, which can enhance the artistic appearance of a bonsai tree. It's a way to create more refined and proportionate foliage pads. I may have a video on this topic in the future. 😃 I think its brilliant that you have been doing Bonsai for so long! 🪴😊
Thank you for sharing. I’m just Walton for my bonsai for dying so i leran alot. Just kidding. But my gardenbed i full of small tres and cuttings in pots from my lokal park and from friends garden to pratice on for next year. Planning to try black currant from cutting- have u tried?
Ohh nice! I haven't tried to grow black currant before! They are the best type of trees to practice on!! Being local too you know that they will do well in your specific climate!
I killed my first bonsai which was a Japanese maple. Unfortunately it was before the internet and CZcams etc so my only information was a little pamphlet from a garden centre which said you could cut all the leaves off to promote new smaller growth. Well it didn't happen but I was hooked. My biggest disappointment though was when I was a serviceman coming home from Berlin I had to throw 20 bonsais in the bin at customs as I didn't have an import license! (They let me keep the pots!). That killed my love of bonsai for some years but happily I'm back into the hobby once again. I really like your videos.
Hi David. Thank you for sharing your bonsai journey with me, and I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Japanese maple and the setback with customs. It's tough when early experiences don't go as planned, but I'm glad to hear that you've found your way back to the hobby and that you're enjoying the videos. Bonsai is truly a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's those experiences that shape us as enthusiasts and teach us valuable lessons along the way. Each tree we care for leaves its mark on us, whether through success or failure, and it's all part of the beauty of this art form. Here's to many more happy years of bonsai growing and learning! 🌳🌿
@@notionbonsai Thanks for taking the time to reply Adam. Keep up the good work. Not only are you very skilled with bonsai you have mastered the skoil of video and presentation too. Great stuff!
Aw I hope it lives for you! Don't give up in Bonsai! Sweet plum is a tricky one for Beginner! You should start with a ficus! The retusa and Benjamina are nice ones! 😄🌳🌱
I was always confused with the sycamore, it sounds a bit exotic, but in fact it is in fact maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) english biological naming is weird
Thanks for all the information. As I am new to bonsai I wonder if you could turn a tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera) into a bonsai. I did not find one on the net so far. Do you have any information on that tree? I have a big one in my garden and would so much love to turn some seeds into bonsai-style tulip trees.
Hey! Certainly! Liriodendron Tulipifera, commonly known as the tulip tree or yellow poplar, can indeed be used for Bonsai. The clip and grow technique can work well for the tulip tree. Given their rapid growth in ideal conditions, this technique allows you to encourage branching and shape the tree as it matures. Start by allowing the leader or main branch to grow freely during the growing season, and then clip or prune it back in the fall or winter. This encourages back-budding and the development of secondary branches. Continue this process over several growing seasons to refine the structure and create a more mature appearance. Wiring can also be used to guide branches into the desired positions. Although it is not a common species for Bonsai, theres no harm in giving it a go yourself and seeing how it works for you in your growing conditions. Hope this helps!!
@@notionbonsai , thank you so much for your detailed advice. I appreciate it very much and I am looking forward to giving the tulip tree a try and take seeds and cuttings from the tree in my garden.
شكرا لك على تقديرك وتشجيعك! نحن نقدر ملاحظاتك حول شريط الترجمة ونأخذها في الاعتبار. نشكرك مرة أخرى على تعليقاتك القيمة ويسعدني أن أكون قادرًا على تلبية احتياجاتك وتزويدك بتجربة أفضل. 🙂
Hey Kaushik! Unfortunately I dont have any maple seeds here anymore! They are all planted! I have heard from friends in India that it can be too hot out there for maples? Do you have any experience with them out there?
i thot you were gonna make bonsai soil from coffee beans at the start, 😂😂😂😂😂😂good video. i might be able to source a very large Japanese maple about 50 miles from you if you were interested, it's too big for me to handle, old and decrepit, lol, how could i contact you
Ok...this seems like it was pretty tortuous for the story teller in you...7 min!. You noted that the ficis was grafted on the bulbous roots...and you are trying to get new roots so you can cut off the bulbous pieces. Why not just air layer above the graft?
Thanks Adam - absolutely loved the approach you talk on your questions. When I look back over all the different creators they each have their own take on things. I can't wait to see you work on that Forest Flame. I like the challenge of different species and at the moment have been trying to get something out of Oleiria which I found up in Orkney. I am sold on sycamore but I love to try and turn them in to Mame. They throw out so much new growth everytime you remove those big leaves. Well done on the 20k as well. All the best :)
Thanks Xavier! 🪴🤗 The sycamore/maples are great species for Bonsai I think! Thanks for that tip! I only have a little experience with them at the moment! Lots more to learn always!!
You know, Adam, I have been trying to do bonsai for over 30 years and as each and every year passes I realise I know less and less. It is truly inspiring to see such a young person as yourself so enthusiastic about bonsai. I did kill my first tree and also many more along the way. Have I learned from my mistakes? Yes. have I made the same mistakes? Yes. Without people such as you bonsai would be out of reach for many people. Thank you for your inspiration and enthusiasm and also for you great videos that I take so much from.
Thank you for your kind words Mick! We are all learning!! You know you have experience when you think you know less!! The quote from Socrates, "The only thing I know is that I know nothing," is a powerful reminder of the vastness of knowledge and the humility that comes with it. In the world of Bonsai, no matter how experienced we become, there is always more to learn. Each tree, each season, and each interaction with nature presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. Even when we think we have mastered a particular technique or aspect of Bonsai, nature has a way of humbling us and reminding us that there is always more to discover 😊
Adam, you are a joy. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, very understanding
From what I’ve seen on-line that ficus looks a lot like many others but, to me. It’s really nice because of how healthy it looks. Here on the East coast of Fl, we don’t get your rain but a shower just showed up for my Bougainvilla!
It does have that going for it haha! Ohh it's great to hear that your Bougainvillea got a refreshing shower! 🌺
Been thinking, there’s a branch down near the bottom going out to the right. Had the insane idea to cut main trunk about 1” above this branch and dead wooding it down. Taking it out of the pot it’s in, trimming roots to go in smaller pot. Making the branch the main trunk. Keep the tree really small.
Oh, and useing lime sulfur where I deadwooded it.
Well done Adam, good to get to know you!
Thanks Nigel 🙂🪴🤗
Dude you should be on the front of a magazine with that windy shot 😂
Cool video Adam. Thought you did waist a minute on the coffee 😂 how many times does 7 go into 11 😂😂 only messing
That ficus can you not air layer the top part off ?
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Like he just stepped out of a salon. Shampoo advert 😂
@@TheBonsaiGarden 😂😂 handsome fellow. All we need now is a bonsai cat walk 😂
Set for stardom is Adam
Haha, didnt mean for it to look like that, I had just presses record 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video. And yes, you're right, I could definitely air layer the top part of the ficus. That's actually a great idea, thanks for the suggestion! 🙂
Very nicely done Adam 😀
And long overdue 😂😂😂
That juniper is looking great.
Thanks Jason! 🙂 I got there in the end 😄
Great video Adam. Loved the cinematic beginning.
Really enjoy your genuine open style of sharing your journey and knowledge. As a complete beginner (who killed her first tree about 10 years ago). I am trying again with garden material. So learning as I go.
ADAM. FINALLY A NAME YOU HAVE !! Love getting to know you in this video ❤. Wish you would let us ask question in comments have a question answer video.
I am a beginner too (~2yrs in) and so far my whole arrangement has died twice 😂.
Ahh! don't worry, that's all part of the learning process! Bonsai can be a bit tricky to master, but with practice and patience, you'll get the hang of it. Don't be afraid to ask for advice or do some research online or in books to help you along the way. Best of luck with your bonsai journey! 🙂🪴
I am about to start my first today. I’m going for an easy species, white cedar (arborvitae). I will not be moving up until I establish this one.
Really happy to see someone growing sycamores. I have sycamores in my neighborhood but I havent been able to get any cuttings or seedlings. Maybe you can mail one over to America for me. Thanks for answering these questions
They are great trees to work on! 🙂I'm not sure if I can post trees to outside of the Uk atm
Excellent Adam!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Derrick 🙂
Well done Adam. Your knowledge is invaluable & your enthusiasm a breath of fresh air. I love how open you are to advice from others & sharing your failures gives us the courage to push on. I enjoyed hearing more about you & how you started. I’m a beginner & caught the bonsai bug for sure. I recently suffered from an arm injury so have not been able to repot or even reply but just about there now. I found a local nursery who sells handmade bonsai pots from a local potter so I have a few pots ready to go. Thank you! 🤩
Hello fellow Scorpio ! It's good to get to know you a bit better and your enthusiasm shines through in each of your videos. Congratulations on reaching 20k !
Hey! Thanks very much Tinoshke! 🪴😄🙂
🤔😉cottoneaster😃 one of my favorites too. I love the way you pronounce it 💐
🪴😄 Their small leaves lend themself well to the art!
Hi Adam
Thought I would put my two cents in ,since I recognize your Forest Flame tree. Its actually a Pierus Japonica the term Forest flame is just a variety of Pierus Japonica.
Hi Walter! Thank you for your identification of the specific genus of this tree! 😄
You're from Derry? That's pretty cool. The picture of me in my thumbnails was taken when I was behind the bar at Peadar O'Donnell's. I'm impressed by the fact that you're only four years into the hobby. We need more young talent like you! Well done.
Nice to know you better, Adam!
The sicomores are cool! Will look for one! Speaking of challenging trees with large leaves, I have plenty of London’s planes, and this year I managed to grow a couple of chestnuts and a horsechestnut! Finger crossed!
Thanks Stefano! Turns out that sycamore is in fact a maple - Acer Pseudoplatanus! They just call it a sycamore here!
@@notionbonsai we call it Sicomori (sicomoro if singular) too, but I’m not familiar with them… good to know that that look like plane trees (platanus) but maples, I’ll keep my eyes peeled to see if I spot some in my neighbourhood! Cheers!
Ohhh, I wish I was back home in Derry. Love your videos man, thank you!
Glad you like them! 😊
Nice to meet you, Adam!
Now that's how to do the 7 in 7. Really interesting video with a great flow to it, and it was good hearing a little more about you and some of your bonsai philosophy. I agree that we have access to so much information nowadays that we can really learn a lot about bonsai much quicker than we could even just a few years ago.
Thanks Tony! 🙂 It's only going to get better too!!
Thanks for sharing mate!! 👍
Hi Adam, unfortunately I may have lost a katsura to frost but had taken a cutting that survived. Also a lemon that was on its second winter so I won't risk them anymore. Keep growing.xx
Aww sorry to hear that Mandy. I'm glad a cutting still rooted for you! Thanks for sharing 🤗🪴
Nice video Adam, already a fan as you know n know much more about you than this little glimpse! Xav n I used to hav a running joke that I was a Bonsai Stalker🤓! Congrats on 20k n God bless you 🙏✝️. ✌️🇷🇺☮️🇺🇦✌️
Oh wow haha 😅😅 Thanks for supporting the channel Gaye!
Hello Adam! Greetings from Payson, Arizona. I just discovered your channel and have started watching several of your videos. You make a complicated art form very approachable.I have always wanted to learn Bonsai. After watching your video, I think this may be the year.
Arizona!🌵Hey from Ireland!! Thank you so much for reaching out and for your kind words. I'm thrilled to hear that you've discovered my channel and that you find the content approachable. Bonsai can seem complex at first, but with the right guidance and resources, it becomes an enjoyable and rewarding journey.🌿🌳🤗
So well done Adam. Loved this!
Thanks Raymond 🙂
Thanks Adam!🤝
What a great video, adam ...
Hey thanks very much Michael 🙂
Oh, BTW enjoyed the video!
Thanks David!
Hi Adam! Nice to meet you! 🌳
Nice to meet you too Klein!! 🪴🤗
Correction: it would be wise to call your ”sycamores” sycamore maples, since an actual sycamore is a tree from the family platanus, which for one includes the London plane tree, which I fell in love with when I went to London not so long ago(sadly I don’t have one☹️)
I’ve heard Peter Chan talking about the London plane tree once in the video ”bonsai secrets” and he made the misconception that the london plane is an acer,
easy to do the because of the name. (Name most probably derives from the leaf similarity much like here in sweden we call ficus microcarpa “lemon ficus” just because of the leaf similarity)
Much love Adam!
Ohhh! I've actually seen these sycamores that you are talking about in Albufeira Portugal!! Thank you for correcting me on this! 🤗🙂🪴
@@notionbonsai Nice! Happy growing!
Hi I have been working on training bonsai for 30 years now and have killed about 30 trees now this is how you learn
You are totally right Phillip!!
Thank you for the great video. Would you please make one that shows how to create a schefflera bonsai from a cutting?
Great vid and great answers Adam!
What happened to the 7 minutes 😂😂
Thank you Dave! 🙂 I tried to stay to 7 minutes haha!!
So glad I found your channel! 😮
Aw thank you Ilse 🤗 Welcome!!
Awesome advice Adam!
My first bonsai was a Serissa (Snow rose). Super finicky and I accidentally gave it a little too much fertilizer. It turned greenish yellow and died unfortunately.
Ahh i know the one! They are pretty tricky!
Great Video and great approach just wondered what you thought about using cut and grow as opposed to wiring as its something im interested in.
Hey thanks Eddy! 😊 I think Cut and Grow is a viable alternative to wiring, especially if you prefer a more organic approach to shaping your bonsai tree. Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and ultimately, the choice between them depends on your preferences and the needs of your tree. Some bonsai artists prefer Cut and Grow because it allows the tree to grow more naturally and can be less invasive, while others prefer Wiring because it can produce more precise results in a shorter amount of time.
I think the best approach is to experiment with both techniques and see which one works best for you and what you prefer! 😄🪴
Adam, nice to meet you. Super presentation and addressing the questions. I was given a Chinese Elm. After scratching my head, pulling my hair out deeply lost in ignorance about why my bonsai was dying, what did I do, what I didn't do, was the tree diseased and so on until I lost the battle to figure it all out and save my bonsai. 8 years later, I still incur issues and problems to sort out. One of my favs are the Japanese Maples; I have about 40 different species. Also, I enjoy Crepe Myrtles, Cotton Easter, Bougainvillea and more. I have quite a few Ficus as this was the tree I began learning with. I do have a question; where did you learn all your skills and techniques? Thank youi for sharing.
Hey! Thank very much! Aw nice! Maples are one of my favourite too!! I learn from everywhere I can, Bonsai people, forums, online videos, books and horticulture academic journals 😊🪴🤗
Long live the short people. - Toronto, Canada Zone 6 here.
Nice! Thanks for sharing! 😁
Soy nuevo,❤ hoy me suscribi.me gustan tus videos soy de Honduras,Centroamerica.
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My first bonsai was a Chinese juniperz still alive, but did too much work, with poor technique. It is no full of juvenile growth. Leaving it alone until spring (autumn here in Australia) then will move it back into a nursery pot to help the poor thing recover.
Hey Daniel thanks for sharing your experience with your Chinese juniper! It's always great to hear from others and their experiences and we can all learn from this! Your plan of keeping it into that nursery pot and just leaving it to get strong is a great idea!!
Great video Adam it’s great to know more about the man behind the channel, I have a small tree in a pot, it’s like a mini tree already, is it possible to give it the bonsai look?
Thanks Kenny! 🙂Of course! In fact, many Bonsai start as small trees in pots before they are trained and shaped into Bonsai. To achieve the Bonsai look, you will need to carefully shape and prune your tree over time.
When working with a young tree, it is important to be patient and not rush the shaping process. Start by researching the specific species of tree you have to determine the best Bonsai techniques to use, as different species have different growth patterns and requirements.
You may also want to consider repotting your tree into a shallow Bonsai pot to help give it the traditional bonsai aesthetic. Be sure to use proper soil and fertilization techniques to keep your tree healthy throughout the shaping process. 🪴😄
@@notionbonsai that’s great, some good advice there I’ve been following your videos, seeing I’ll be new to all this but willing to learn thanks for sparking my interest in the subject. Keep up the good work!!
Hey Adam, Nice program? Last time we talked, I told you I have been in bonsai for some 35+ years. I tried a bonsai technique back then, and it seemed to work... sort of. The technique is called leaf pruning; it promotes a second crop of leaves but they are smaller. That lends itself nicely to the artistic side of doing bonsai. I was wondering if, in your short hobby of bonsai, you had heard of it, and have you tried it. Maybe your followers would be interested in the concept.
Hey Eric! It's great to hear from you again, and thank you for sharing your experience with Bonsai and the technique of leaf pruning. Leaf pruning and even defoliation (when the tree is super healthy) is indeed a technique that can be used to promote a second crop of smaller leaves, which can enhance the artistic appearance of a bonsai tree. It's a way to create more refined and proportionate foliage pads. I may have a video on this topic in the future. 😃
I think its brilliant that you have been doing Bonsai for so long! 🪴😊
Thank you for sharing. I’m just Walton for my bonsai for dying so i leran alot. Just kidding. But my gardenbed i full of small tres and cuttings in pots from my lokal park and from friends garden to pratice on for next year. Planning to try black currant from cutting- have u tried?
Ohh nice! I haven't tried to grow black currant before! They are the best type of trees to practice on!! Being local too you know that they will do well in your specific climate!
I killed my first bonsai which was a Japanese maple. Unfortunately it was before the internet and CZcams etc so my only information was a little pamphlet from a garden centre which said you could cut all the leaves off to promote new smaller growth. Well it didn't happen but I was hooked. My biggest disappointment though was when I was a serviceman coming home from Berlin I had to throw 20 bonsais in the bin at customs as I didn't have an import license! (They let me keep the pots!). That killed my love of bonsai for some years but happily I'm back into the hobby once again. I really like your videos.
Hi David. Thank you for sharing your bonsai journey with me, and I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Japanese maple and the setback with customs. It's tough when early experiences don't go as planned, but I'm glad to hear that you've found your way back to the hobby and that you're enjoying the videos.
Bonsai is truly a journey filled with ups and downs, but it's those experiences that shape us as enthusiasts and teach us valuable lessons along the way. Each tree we care for leaves its mark on us, whether through success or failure, and it's all part of the beauty of this art form. Here's to many more happy years of bonsai growing and learning! 🌳🌿
@@notionbonsai Thanks for taking the time to reply Adam. Keep up the good work. Not only are you very skilled with bonsai you have mastered the skoil of video and presentation too. Great stuff!
lol I also have my first Bonsai, sweet plum, think its dead, but not giving up yet. I talk to it everyday, think I overwatered like you
Aw I hope it lives for you! Don't give up in Bonsai! Sweet plum is a tricky one for Beginner! You should start with a ficus! The retusa and Benjamina are nice ones! 😄🌳🌱
@@notionbonsai I bought a small jade plant in Sainsbury’s, going to have a go with that
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Adam, i have a non bonsai question. what filming setup do you have and what do you edit your footage with?
Sean are cypress trees used in bonsai? I think it'd be neat to have some bald cypress knees poping out the soil
Yes, cypress trees are definitely used in Bonsai. 🙂🪴
@@notionbonsai can I send you some seeds from here in Louisiana?
I have looked up some cypress bonsai since this and I have decided to give it a shot they are soooo creepy looking 🤩
I was always confused with the sycamore, it sounds a bit exotic, but in fact it is in fact maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) english biological naming is weird
Hi Vaasth! Yes, it can definitely be confusing with common names and scientific names differing between countries and regions! Thanks for this info!!
Thanks for all the information. As I am new to bonsai I wonder if you could turn a tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera) into a bonsai. I did not find one on the net so far. Do you have any information on that tree? I have a big one in my garden and would so much love to turn some seeds into bonsai-style tulip trees.
Hey! Certainly! Liriodendron Tulipifera, commonly known as the tulip tree or yellow poplar, can indeed be used for Bonsai. The clip and grow technique can work well for the tulip tree. Given their rapid growth in ideal conditions, this technique allows you to encourage branching and shape the tree as it matures. Start by allowing the leader or main branch to grow freely during the growing season, and then clip or prune it back in the fall or winter. This encourages back-budding and the development of secondary branches. Continue this process over several growing seasons to refine the structure and create a more mature appearance. Wiring can also be used to guide branches into the desired positions. Although it is not a common species for Bonsai, theres no harm in giving it a go yourself and seeing how it works for you in your growing conditions. Hope this helps!!
@@notionbonsai , thank you so much for your detailed advice. I appreciate it very much and I am looking forward to giving the tulip tree a try and take seeds and cuttings from the tree in my garden.
جهودكم مشكوره . ملاحظه . شريط الترجمه ياخذ حيز من الشاشه ارجو تغيير مكانه للاسفل
شكرا لك على تقديرك وتشجيعك! نحن نقدر ملاحظاتك حول شريط الترجمة ونأخذها في الاعتبار. نشكرك مرة أخرى على تعليقاتك القيمة ويسعدني أن أكون قادرًا على تلبية احتياجاتك وتزويدك بتجربة أفضل. 🙂
Great challenge. Getting to know more about my bonsai idol. Sexy hair and blue eyes.🤩🤩
Are you doing bonsai commercially in any way?
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Any chance you can send me a bunch of maple seeds ? I am from India and it's hard to get it here
Hey Kaushik! Unfortunately I dont have any maple seeds here anymore! They are all planted! I have heard from friends in India that it can be too hot out there for maples? Do you have any experience with them out there?
@@notionbonsai I have tried once and could grow couple of them in a shed. But you don't find good seeds here because you don't have enough maples here
i thot you were gonna make bonsai soil from coffee beans at the start, 😂😂😂😂😂😂good video. i might be able to source a very large Japanese maple about 50 miles from you if you were interested, it's too big for me to handle, old and decrepit, lol, how could i contact you
Hi Howard! Thanks for having me in mind! 🙂 You can email me at izonhow@gmail.com
Ok...this seems like it was pretty tortuous for the story teller in you...7 min!. You noted that the ficis was grafted on the bulbous roots...and you are trying to get new roots so you can cut off the bulbous pieces. Why not just air layer above the graft?
This is a great idea!! I may try air layer this tree in spring!!
dude, your hair doesn't look nice at all, i say short officer haircut suits you very well 👍
Dude, your hair looks great!! Leave it alone.
Thanks for your feedback, everyone has their own preference when it comes to hairstyles. 🙂 I like my hair how it is and thats how I'll be keeping it 😋
@@notionbonsai my hubby has a gorgeous head of hair, and was recently asked if he was in a rock band.