Getting a Desert Rose Bonsai Started - Bonsai-YEAH!

Have you ever purchased a plant from a big box store and wondered how you could turn it into a bonsai? In this video, I'll share my journey of taking a desert rose from a big box store and transforming it into a beautiful bonsai.
I had no experience with desert rose, but I was eager to take on the challenge. I'll walk you through the steps I took.
Along the way, I'll share some of the challenges I faced and the lessons I learned, so that you can avoid the same mistakes and enjoy a successful bonsai experience. By the end of this video, you'll have a better understanding of how to start your own desert rose bonsai and take the first steps on a rewarding journey of bonsai cultivation.
Bonsai-YEAH!
an Emergency Exit Production
Brandon Mitchell
Carlos Bennett

[@rose2135]

Would love to see an update how they look today ❤

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice work Carlos, you gave it a nice style!!! Good root work too!

[@BonsaiYEAH]

Thanks a lot!

[@joelb360]

Be honest... it died 2 weeks later didn't it?? Putting those freshly cut roots under all that wet substrate is a perfect recipe for rot.

[@BonsaiYEAH]

It was thriving after this. It parished due to frost during my move in January

[@001SapoBBQ]

Put cinnamon on the cuts next time and let lt dry out before planting 👍

[@c.sobers7721]

Thanks for this simple instructional video. I’ve been looking for some inspiration for repotting one of my desert roses and the rock option is very creative and easy to do. Thanks again.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

This is one magnificent Desert Rose. Nice trunk and this tutorial on the working of the root system for repotting is very easy to follow. Excellent video.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

34F/1C with fine snow falling and a nice cup of tea to view a relaxing morning video.

[@BonsaiYEAH]

Perfect!

[@trentcardin3767]

If you cut the roots off to the trunk, the roots will grow outwards from the cut site instead of growing down. You'll have an insane nebari in a season or 2. Thank you for your time making the videos.

[@nesq4104]

Easier way to remove soil is run it under hose water and free roots with no damage

[@mariareyna1511]

Thanks

[@jerrellthieke87]

A lot of people value the large caudex.

[@UNBOTHEREDPLACID]

ANY UPDATE ON THIS DESERT ROSE? I JUST BOUGHT ONE YESTERDAY YOUR UPDATE MIGHT HELP ME WITH MY NEW ONE

[@marcietoston3297]

I had a desert rose for about three years. Never got any bigger than the day I planted it. Never had a single flower. Finally it died. 😢

[@nesq4104]

Because it was in horrible soil

[@indirahmukadam2717]

Hoping your plant will pick up...no cinnamon, turmeric or any other fungicide to seal up were you cut it?

[@jerrellthieke87]

Could you soak the dirt off the roots?

[@jerrellthieke87]

Maybe I should have continued to watch lol.

[@Angel-ld9gz]

Hi question where can I get that bonsai soil thanks

[@rhettyoung9130]

It's soul soil Amazon all day

[@carolficorilli9768]

don't you put anything on the cut after you cut it?

[@BonsaiYEAH]

Not on a succulent bud.

[@Stoned0nes]

@@BonsaiYEAHwhy? Did the tap root you cut off grow?

[@rhettyoung9130]

It will heal by itself as long as it above the ground but if it's in dirt or soul soil under the soil use cinnamon for a fungicide

[@jimarbos683]

Why didn’t you clean your blade before you cut the roots and branches. Also no fungicide on the cuts.

[@nesq4104]

If a plant is that delicate it's not worth it. I never clean anything unless it's really bad

[@user-hp5ru9tu6b]

Good to see Tommy Chong doing something with his life

[@topochicomineralwater1450]

It was very painful watching you butcher that beautiful desert rose plant.
Never have I seen, such needless destruction of plant life.

[@BonsaiYEAH]

Are you joking?