How to make a Bonsai tree

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Learn how to make a bonsai tree at home! In this video we show you how to create a bonsai from cheap nursery stock material. The tree we work on is a 5-year-old Spruce (Picea abies), purchased at a local garden center for about 20 USD.
Bonsai Empire is dedicated to share the living art of Bonsai - we created this video as a DIY tutorial to help and motivate beginners. The video is part of the online courses that we offer, for more free videos go to:
www.bonsaiempire.com/courses
Bonsai techniques explained:
- Pruning: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/s...
- Tools: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/g...
- Wiring: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/s...
- Repotting: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/b...
- Substrate: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/b...
- Bonsai care: www.bonsaiempire.com/basics/b...
We like to thank:
Clingendael (Japanese garden), Bob Ruitenbeek (Technical supervision) and Teunis Jan Klein.
Learn how to make a Bonsai tree with our online courses:
www.bonsaiempire.com/courses

Пікірлер: 802

@everfreebrumby8385 3 жыл бұрын

I’m brand new to Bonsai. & watching this video is like watching true magic.

@ismailtnisanusi1880 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the exact same way.

@jesuscerda2326 3 жыл бұрын

Same I just got two and I’m over whelmed with the wiring and trimming

@nayleegomez8246 3 жыл бұрын

@@ismailtnisanusi1880 a

@aviverde9031 3 жыл бұрын

at the end it still looks like a bush ...

@vt3803 3 жыл бұрын

What's your brand dude 😅😅😅😅

@CharlieApples 2 жыл бұрын

A rule of thumb about choosing a bonsai pot: once the tree is its final size, the pot should only be as deep as the thickest part of the trunk is wide. It’s traditional for growers to make the pot themselves out of clay, or select a pot with special meaning to it if they’re not good at making pottery. People are often surprised by how shallow final bonsai pots are, in comparison to normal plant pots. Some small bonsai have pots that are only an inch or a few centimeters deep or so.

@quyentrieu338 Жыл бұрын

😮😢

@DeadBeatLoser69 10 ай бұрын

No plant has a "final size", they will continue to grow forever as long as they are maintained correctly.

@Lethalogica 9 ай бұрын

the entire point of a bonsai is to stunt their growth...@@DeadBeatLoser69

@DeadBeatLoser69 8 ай бұрын

@h...........................The trunk will thicken much more and much faster if a bonsai is kept in a deeper pot. However, this may ruin the shape as it will allow much more room for the tree to grow, therefore allow more foliage to grow. Possibly ruining the shape.

@walnuttree4517 6 ай бұрын

@@DeadBeatLoser69is it because of the root growth orrr

@brianpeck4035 3 жыл бұрын

I kept an eye out for out of the way nursery plants that had been ignored, spending more time in a small pot causing shorter growth and a bigger trunk. I found a Red Stopper that was an absolute natural. I didn't wire and only did a little pruning and root reveal. After potting and moss it looked right out of a fairy tale. The plant continued to look healthy and happy till I moved. My earlier experience with a Jade plant falling apart showed that a hearty species would save me much..heart ache. Nice video!

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Brian!

@habitualresistor9548 2 жыл бұрын

Jade plants (crassula or "hens & chicks" folk name) are actually very hardy plants. They are susceptible to weird disease and water logging, humidity, stuff like that though. I had a 30 year Jade bonsai, but a truly evil, crazy, psychotic ex-girlfriend happened to it. She poured bleach in it. Who does that? Oh yeah, a truly evil woman.

@wingman751 2 жыл бұрын

@@habitualresistor9548 i wish we would live in the world that killing trees was like killing humans

@llewsub 2 жыл бұрын

@@wingman751 Yes, so that we can finally lock away cold hearted criminals like @Brian Peck for murdering that Jade plant in cold blood

@MrMann-dw5uh Жыл бұрын

@@wingman751 It's a fucking tree. Grow up.

@nawsh2252 3 жыл бұрын

I got a bonsai kit a couple years ago and it was a surprising and interesting gift to receive... Especially considering my living circumstances at the time. But this week, I finally planted 2/4 varieties that it came with. I'm excited to begin this journey and glad I found a resource like you guys! I'll be checking back soon to buy tools and maybe enroll in the course. 🙏🏽✨

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck! I'm sure you'll enjoy the process/journey :-)

@earljohnson8887 2 жыл бұрын

You want to go in the morning

@THEMASTER26 2 жыл бұрын

Exciting! Best luck on your new adventures 🙌

@Theo-tc2pl 2 жыл бұрын

Year and maybe u will have something reasoble in 50 years .. read learn which kind might be suitable for you and buy a middle grown bonsai and you will full enjoy your hobby .. most of people does not understand that starting from seed and according the variety of plant and climate it might take 1 life to get some result

@nawsh2252 2 жыл бұрын

@@Theo-tc2pl Oh, I forgot that instant gratification is the only way to enjoy something. Time and dedication never pays off.

@pabloramos1022 3 жыл бұрын

Ty. A good thing about living in tropical places is that any time is a good time to do this. Heheh.

@Azidust 3 жыл бұрын

Hhhh lucky you I guess living in a tropical places is good for everything hhh

@ConnectMortgages 3 жыл бұрын

@@Azidust Flies, disease, tropical storms... lol

@Azidust 3 жыл бұрын

@@ConnectMortgages I shouldn’t base my opinion on beautiful post cards hhhhhh

@ConnectMortgages 3 жыл бұрын

@@Azidust :)

@motherlandbot6837 3 жыл бұрын

Tropical bonsai are managed and styled very differently from the temperate trees and shrubs that are traditionally used for bonsai. It is not true that you can style, prune, and wire tropical trees and shrubs for bonsai year round, because even most tropical woody plants make seasonal root and top growth, or grow in distinct flushes. The few nearly continuous growers, such as Serissa, grow so quickly that they need regular pruning and styling year round. Despite this, they do not grow into full sized bonsai any faster than their temperate counterparts.

@hal8683 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! Great simple video and info. Great hobby! Been doing 5 yrs now addicting 12 plants! All the Best To Bonsai Friends!!

@motherlandbot6837 3 жыл бұрын

The spruce here is a Norway Spruce (Picea abies), known as a White Spruce or European Spruce in Europe, and is probably the cultivar 'Nidiformis' ('Nest formed'). As a bonsai subject, P. abies has the very desirable characteristic of rooting easily from cuttings, thus specimens free of graft scars are readily available at low cost.

@whatever.1765 3 жыл бұрын

How did I not even notice? I’m Norwegian so I think my first bonsai will be a Picea abies! Thank you for the information :)

@BlueSkyBonsai 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bonsai, good instructions. I really love the japanese garden and tea house!

@MediterraneanMan26 3 жыл бұрын

"In this movie" huh yes it is the cinematography was amazing and that bonsia was gorgeous

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Video would have been the word :-) Thanks though!

@mr.ben-dover7249 Жыл бұрын

I am going to plant a bonsai next year ... And yep... I wanna start from scratch. Idc how long it takes...i wanna do it myself... So I'll be back on this channel next year for sure

@Kianbuit64 3 ай бұрын

And?

@tavi6259 2 жыл бұрын

I'm literally taking notes on this video. this was such a good video, so many of my questions were answered.

@Eeeeeeelllll 2 жыл бұрын

This makes my heart extremely happy

@StaceyHerewegrowagain Жыл бұрын

I'm just starting to get back into bonsai trees and this was so helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Have a wonderful day!

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mumintaha7883 2 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your channel so much! Thank you for sharing all this.

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@gurkhasbonsai.7093 Жыл бұрын

Great

@tyzee4576 3 жыл бұрын

Bonsai is calming to me , need a bonsai

@Maybe1Someday 5 ай бұрын

Art takes many forms and there is no best art. But living art is near the top for me.

@alexc2988 Жыл бұрын

I like the way that the info to your personal sites were placed but you also said that we can use our own sources

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! There are many great sources out there right! :)

@lareicemonaie 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful

@dagneytaggart5993 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much !

@naturedegree5671 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic and lovely presentation Thanks for excellent video on bonsai

@mariapilarme 10 ай бұрын

I was in Seúl many years ago visiting an old town and the house looked like the one you have there. It was snowing and inside the house was very warm. It had an ancient heater underneath the house and the warm air went into de house. I thought it was very cool 😎

@clarindagarrido9473 2 жыл бұрын

Show de bola muito lindo mesmo amei eu amo bonsai

@bonsaitropis_27 2 жыл бұрын

If there is a living painting, it must be a bonsai art🙏

@lifeshow3966 Жыл бұрын

I agree😊

@Sagol_Duckers 24 күн бұрын

It’s just so majestic to watch.

@Darkestpuppet 2 жыл бұрын

It looks so good!

@bapakethole1387 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, so inspiring 😍

@lycankitty1868 11 ай бұрын

Omg this is more than gold. I'm an agriculture student and this video is goooold, thank you oh my god 😮❤❤❤❤

@bonsaiempire 11 ай бұрын

haha Glad you enjoyed it!

@hudabonsai6783 2 жыл бұрын

very good, thanks for the inspiration 🙏🙏

@torridgray4414 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys!!!!

@ElviraSongalla Жыл бұрын

I LOVE the Bunsai space saver

@lifeshow3966 Жыл бұрын

Great work, looks like art , thank you for sharing ! 😊

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@Brians_Astro-Adventures 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much I liked your video...very motivating..!!!

@caddywampus 2 жыл бұрын

That was wonderful, thank you 😁

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@karinaschwarz7124 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Bonsai 👍

@elcavodelocho 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tree 🌳 my friend nice job 👍🏽

@DergoMsy 2 жыл бұрын

Great patience is a masterpiece.

@JoshuaLomonaco 3 жыл бұрын

I really like these short and sweet tutorials thanks!

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them :)

@user-fz2xl3zv5j 29 күн бұрын

Wow So Beautiful You done Great Job 🥰👍

@infochaser 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent information . Many thanks for sharing .

@tavoarg.5044 3 жыл бұрын

Hola Excelente, trabajo felicitaciones por el vídeo se aprecia en detalles la poda, él alambrado, y la preparación de la maceta. Saludos desde Mendoza Argentina.

@jeanwatts9033 2 жыл бұрын

Wow just love watching these videos

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@jvbons 2 жыл бұрын

your explanation is so clear..nice video.tnx for sharing

@hazrisibuk4381 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god.. what an amazing skill.. i am a bonsai lover too.. and i love to search the suiseki too. I film it when i searched 1 in the river on my channel

@jmBackyardfarm7360 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for sharing God blessed 🌲🌳🌳☀️

@FreddieOmega Жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@gedemertabsbchannel9890 3 жыл бұрын

you make bonsai precisely and carefully

@user-zo6ju4lt9w 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheJiminiflix 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@arvindhram8171 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man . i cant wait to get my first bonsai tree !!!

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@danielnewman4876 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial, thanks

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@emilianomorato1617 3 жыл бұрын

Maravilloso

@ritamariekelley4077 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thank You.

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@saibontanuki556 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u such a great video..🙏

@FianBayuNugroho 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bonsai 👍👍👍

@casbox9156 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Sadly my trees never really work out that nice

@denil-sanbonsai4217 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I loved it.

@pakjenggotbonsai9390 2 жыл бұрын

Terimakasih sudah berbagi tentang cara membuat pohon bonsai

@bivewyk5349 3 жыл бұрын

I always liked the bonsai tree, and you managet to make a beautiful tree as well

@bivewyk5349 3 жыл бұрын

You are top

@Fasder53 3 жыл бұрын

I agree

@klimvolkov1720 3 жыл бұрын

@BottleOfCoke Жыл бұрын

"In this movie..." - This guy must be Dutch!

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Busted!

@brokenomad 3 жыл бұрын

it's beautiful

@harikrisrain 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@eduardu.5309 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@bonsaiempire 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sophmobile9895 2 жыл бұрын

It would be so cool to see this a year later

@Naturdecora 3 жыл бұрын

buen video sobre como crear un bonito bonsai desde cero

@user14088 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work...your the best👌👌

@auroraosorio4857 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help

@ScienceTifying 3 жыл бұрын

MAGIC! :)

@PossumMedic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@potatopotatoeOG 2 жыл бұрын

Idk why but i found it so cute how he called his video a movie☺🙇🏾‍♀️ It's not wrong. It is a moving picture 🤷🏾‍♀️

@alissongr6752 3 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing 💜💜

@user-pk1my7bt1o 3 жыл бұрын

Спасибо

@dane7148 3 жыл бұрын

Its almost first spring and i will be looking for some trees to start my bonsai experience

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Nice - you should! :)

@gurkhasbonsai.7093 Жыл бұрын

It's verry great vedio master. Our Bonsai Empire.

@user-uu7wo7if8x 2 жыл бұрын

wow!!!!!!! I wish my bonsai look like that......

@fishingwithfilitsa 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful

@cnbonsai1040 3 жыл бұрын

Greeting one hoby.. Extraordinary,inspiratif and your bonsai very very beautiful bro.

@yanassi 2 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn brownstone, winter was a problem. Outside too cold, inside radiator heat too hot, must find some sun.

@simonac688. 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of great Pro Tips and great video" 🙏

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@simonac688. 3 жыл бұрын

@@bonsaiempire yes it was and im preparing for it to be my next passion Thank you will visit your website today" Thank you " 🙏

@K4CruT 3 жыл бұрын

Nice master...

@kirkdeshotel2632 2 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL WORK ; KIRK'OUT'PEACE

@mahkotabonsai Жыл бұрын

Awesome bonsai work

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@BestalDronin 3 жыл бұрын

Уважение трудящимся людям!

@EmmiZeller-mv1st Жыл бұрын

Super Video, sehr lehrreich.Danke🤗🤗

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

@AK2022. 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks

@Khon-Lok-Jitt 3 жыл бұрын

very nice small bonsai

@Olga-uk3pm2sd6d 2 жыл бұрын

Я ничего не понимаю, но показано все замечательно. Спасибо.

@wilmapublico9359 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, I want to learn

@Wid_00796 2 жыл бұрын

Bali...denpasar menonton vidio anda....bagus sebagai acuan pemula

@Maxiejaz 3 жыл бұрын

The courses at Bonsai Empire are really good!

@bonsaiempire 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them Ann!

@kencame4256 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bonsai♪

@AWMBCHANEL 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea 👍

@8er217an Жыл бұрын

Great job,congratulation👍

@Phatsgarden Жыл бұрын

Very detailed instructions, close to the reality of daily life, thank you Ad

@bonsaiempire Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@bekturaskatuulu3970 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@yadigarklckaya5989 27 күн бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@bonsaiempire 26 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@chamorota6704 2 жыл бұрын

I love bonsais

@quangtran-mr1sy 3 жыл бұрын

Tks you

@mrincredibox Жыл бұрын

mantab tutorialnya bosku, nice tutorial make bonsai 👍👍

@billjin7782 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing

@tastetherainbow9643 3 жыл бұрын

Now I can’t stop watching Bonsai videos. I have bought 3 from this guy at The Florida State Fair - 1 every year and I took such good care but I have killed them all, argh. One turned yellow - yes yellow. I guess maybe I watered it to much. I had one that turned orange- I think I put to much food pellets in soil. The 3rd one made it about 7 months and it even grew for a while. I would take them out and let them get sunlight for about an hour or 2 every other day and would water it about every 2-3 days. Kept soil damp. I don’t have the heart to get another one. When they died I felt like I betrayed Mother Nature

@maapaa2010 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe buy your bonsai from a different seller. No offense to this channel but this video is widely inaccurate. It is not an acceptable practise to sheer roots of a tree to make it into a bonsai tree. It can cause disease for the tree. I recommend going to a bonsai specialist and purchasing one there, and speaking to the owner. Most specialists recommend you take the bonsai to them for pruning and checking the plants health once every 3-6 months. Good luck.

@Kyle-gw6qp 2 жыл бұрын

@@maapaa2010 How are you supposed to remove roots then?

@aprylljay 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's too much water and not enough sun

@Ben7x26 2 жыл бұрын

Some trees need cold weather during winter. The bonsai you see in the video will not be able to live in tropical climate.