Research how water bonsai and avoid overwatering and rotting roots. ( turn on English subtitles )
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- čas přidán 15. 05. 2020
- Surprising watering results testing different bonsai soils for waterclogging. Avoid rotting roots of potted plants by choosing the best soil mixture for your trees - World of Bonsai
The results of my experiments
Flat bonsai shells Water absorption Capacity of own weight
Akadama 25%
after 3 days in the sun 3% in the shade 15%
Garden soil 52%
after 3 days in the sun 9% in the shade 33
Peat/clay mixture 60%
after 3 days in the sun 10% in the shade 50%
High plant pot Water absorption capacity Own weight capacity
Garden soil 37%
after 3 days in the sun 16% in the shade 20%
Flat trays have a higher absorption capacity, but dry out faster
Placement in the shade considerably reduces evaporation
The admixture of organic soils should be minimal, if at all
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Some people focus only on thecniques but underscore the role that sciende behind the art plays in succesfully growing potted trees. Thanks a lot. This concept should have a place in every bonsai book or blog.
Thank you
Excelente video...Muy ilustrativo.....!!!! Nos pasa con frecuencia ...el encharcamiento.....Muchas gracias
¡Muchas gracias!
i live in the south central usa. in my opinion virtually ALL commercial mixes of plant soils are far to prone to excessive moisture retention. for training and/or true bonsai potting and translating the foregoing commercial plant mix to inorganic bonsai soils, i tend to use much less akadama than many others. indeed, this year i'm experimenting with raw growth material and trying an inorganic mix that will be flushed with hydroponic nutrients daily. we'll see. . .. .. .. .. ENJOYED the vid!!
Thanks Chuck
Awesome video. Thank you!
Ein sehr aufschlussreiche Video... Danke für das kleine Experiment 🙋♀️☺️
Vielen Dank Melanie
hola peter ,me alegra volverte a ver veo que estas bien ,a seguir así, me a parecido muy interesante tus experimentos,buena orientación para tener en cuenta un abrazo espero el proximo video
Thank you Rafa
great research !! if useing fast drainage maybe top with moss to slow down water loss but not sitting in ..lets say.. standing water...
Hi, that is good
Excelente video. Gracias Peter. Aunque no seas un cientifico como dices, sabes mucho de bonsais y haces buenos experimentos. Best regards.
Thank you Antonio
Most interesting !! Thank You !!
Thank you Jean
Buenísimo vídeo. Muy didáctico.
Muchísimas gracias!
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This was great! But i'll have to watch it again and do the conversion to the imperial system. lol ...left a like! thank you.. this is my first year with bonsai at temps reaching now up to 21.11 celsius. I think I need to water them twice out in the full Sun.. just quick 10-20 seconds.. Most of my plants are Akadama, pumice and lava stone..or cherry stone.
Thank you Michael
Good morning Peter, in addition to the amount of water you have not taken into account the oxygenation of the roots. The more organic matter there is in the mixture, the less spaces are left and therefore less oxygen. Regards. 👏👏👏
You are right. The video is just for basic orientation to get a feeling for each ones demands. Greetings
Very interesting, I’m new to bonsai, and have gained much insight from your videos. I recently purchased 2 specimens for bonsai. A Mugo pine (Mugo pumilia) and a Japanese juniper (Juniperus procumbens nana). I feel fairly confident in training juniper to cascade form after watching your video but I’m still studying soil types. Thanks for this video! It was very informative. I live in U.S. in a region that typically receives about 50 inches of rain a year. I don’t have access to the soil types you mentioned, but might be able to order them. So I’m thinking of trying to substitute local materials. what do you think about 1:1:1 ratio of diatomaceous earth, perlite and garden soil? Thanks again for your videos!
Hi, the more rain you expect over the year the less parts of organical parts in the soil. I never use garden soil after bad experiences. I us cocofiber or peat instead as organic parts. have no experience with diatomaceous earth.
could you please put your findings into a chart. showing results, percentages? couldn't keep track of oll your weights, etc... good demonstration / experiment just hard to tell what your results / conclusions are...
Hi Todd, conclusion is: Its not a matter of draining but of water retention. Most organic soil parts have a lot of. To avoid root rotting take the worst humid conditions of your enviroment into account. For me in Germany its like 3to 4 weeks of rain in a row. A part of max 10% of organic like peat or coir is ok. The main part is mineral like lava or high burned clay pearls. Akadama is no option for me.
Excellent vídeo and explanations, shouldn't you take into account the number of holes in the bottom of each pot?
Hi Leandro, I don't think so, unless they are blocked. it takes maybe some more minutes with less holes until draining is completed. greetings
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Thank you for sharing your experiment. Let me learn knowledge.
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My soil for my juniper is a combination of succulent cactus soil and regular potting soil should I soak it when watering even if it makes the soil soggy and allow the water to drain out the bottom? Another question I recently transplanted it into a new banzai container, I read that I should let it sit in the shade for a few days or weeks, is this true? Thanks
If you are watering very offen or you are in a rainy region it will be probably harm your juniper. I Would Never Use any potting soil. I use a very small amount of Peat or Cocoa Fiber to mix with mineral soil. Partly shade is very helpful after pruning or repotting
Nice informative video! 👌 was that a Rosemary Bonsai tree with little purple flowers on it towards the end of the video?
Thank you. Yes i have some herb bonsais
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也谢谢你
Like, thankyou very much! Can i share?
Thank you, sharing is fine