First Root over Rock Bonsai! Natal Ficus from Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone
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2 жыл бұрынFirst ever root over rock bonsai in the Blue Jay Nest.
Luckily we have some great material to work with - the Natal Ficus that Nigel Saunders gave us when we visited The Bonsai Zone, the Dragon stone rock from Kim's Nature, and the Toronto Bonsai Society auction pot.
Stay tuned to the end for updates on my Gmelina Philippensis (Parrot's Beak) pre Bonsai.
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- Tropical Bonsai: / tropicalbonsai
- Klein Bonsai: / kleinbonsai
Bonsai Friends:
- Toronto Bonsai Society: torontobonsai.org/
- Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone: / @thebonsaizone
- MaybeBonsai: / maybebonsai
- Bonsai J: / @bonsaijcan
- Let's Do Bonsai: / letsdobonsai
- Grow & Clip Bonsai for Seniors: kzfaq.info/love/r-3...
- Dave's Bonsai: / @davesbonsai
- Odd Bonsai: / oddbonsai
- Bonsai Boise: / bonsaiboise
- Tin Joe's Station: / @tinjoesstation
- Boston Bonsai Idiot: / @bostonbonsaiidiot
- Green Machine Sweden: / @greenmachinesweden
Pottery Friends:
- Sophie's Pottery: / sophiespottery
- Artisan Works: artisanworks.ca/
If I've forgotten you - please remind me!
Music Credits
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Music provided by StoryBlocks for LumaFusion.
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@TheBonsaiZone 2 жыл бұрын
"Rock on Jay"....no wait "On rock Jay"!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Nigel! I’m going to steal that line, it’s a good one! 🤣
@hyperionhelios190 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai absolutely
@BostonBonsaiIdiot 2 жыл бұрын
Here’s why I love this video: anyone who’s ever done any bonsai work can relate to the frustration you had with the string VS rock sequence. There are times when not a SINGLE thing will go as you imagine, and your instinct is to take whatever tree you’re working on/ struggling with, drive to the person’s house who made it look easy on the KZfaq, knock on their door, and when they answer, take the tree and shove it DIRECTLY UP [censored] so that they understand how they’ve made you feel. I feel like this happens more or less 100% of the times that I’ve tried one of the oft presented bonsai techniques shown by the masters of the internet, whether it be root over rock, fusion, or some other “SIMPLE” method of creating a beautiful baby tree in a pot. Thank you for sharing in your calm, Canadian demeanor. I’m sure there was more frustration and/or adult language behind the scenes. We’ve all been there, so thanks for being one of the few to admit it. Yours truly, Buzzed in Beantown
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Dear Buzzed in Beantown. Thanks you for your kind words. Yes, I worked really hard on this one, and did get frustrated wondering why it’s so easy for everyone else. I’m glad you appreciate my calmness on camera.. and you may have noticed I had to switch to voiceover for that part (for a reason 🤬). Please say hello to your friend Colin when you see him next. Sincerely, Jay. 😁
@jwkoeniger Жыл бұрын
You're so right, BBI... I've disposed of many failed attempts at replicating stuff I see on KZfaq. I even have a KZfaq video of my worst mistake ever burning in my fire pit!
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial on the root over rock method. Great string idea as the string should rot in the soil and less for you to cut away. Dragon stone, great for this. Lots of nooks and cranny's for the roots. Great work!!!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Tom! Yes, that string is supposed to decompose.. let’s see what happens. 👍
@zicada7661 9 ай бұрын
I love that you show the struggling, nice to know it's not just me 😂
@BlueJayBonsai 8 ай бұрын
🌟Thank you @zicada7661! It gets easier every time you try it! 🐦💙
@PlantCraftDIY 2 жыл бұрын
Nigel 😍😍 we admire the same person... nice bonsai, Jay 👍👍😁
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you my friend! 🙏 Yes, Nigel is responsible for me starting Bonsai and KZfaq! 🐦💙
@KleinBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 😂 Thanks Jay! You have a nice tree, rock and pot combination there. The bucket idea is good, I'll remember that for next time 😄. It was definitely not easy, I had to redo the wire a couple of times (the longest I've worked on a tree yet 😅)
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Matthew! The secrets are revealed. 🤣 Yup, same for me.. that took quite a while!
@greenmachinesweden 2 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy Jay 😅🤣. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to see this ficus develop. Take care 😀👍
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Magnus! I’m really excited for this one too! 🙏👍
@Treegarden509 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice sharing ⚘ fantastic video
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you my friend! 🙏
@carlosrichard6921 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see the progress! Thanks jay!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Carlos! This was a tricky one, but well worth it!
@t3dwards13 2 жыл бұрын
"Carnage cam" & "funky cold mellina" Hahaha Nice!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Dante! Glad you liked it. 😁
@aaron9018 2 жыл бұрын
looking great Jay! Can not wait to see the progression down the road.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Aaron!
@DavesBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that Gmelina really took off! Nice work Jay!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Dave! Yours was my inspiration… 👍
@wiro.sableng.212 2 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial root over rock bonsai Thanks for sharing 👍👍👍
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟 Thank you my friend! 🙏
@PumpkinBecki 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work Jay 👏 They're both looking super healthy too 😊 xx
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Rebecca! I really appreciate that coming from you. 🐦💙🙏
@amgardeningwithajit9929 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice trick, to maintain a bonsai, thanks for sharing
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you my friend! 🙏
@bonsaibuenobyalexb 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, great work my friend...will be waiting for the update of this tree...🙂👍👍
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Alex! 🙏
@BonsaiJCan 2 жыл бұрын
Great project J, really nice rock you used and great idea using a nursery pot for a retainer. Can't wait to see updates including the cutting if you remember 😀👍
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks J! If it lives, you’ll see an update 🤣 If not, I’ll email you. 🤣 Ah, just kidding. No wait, I’m serious. 🤪
@taggertA 2 жыл бұрын
The other J..! Glad to see you’re still around, now go make a video bud :-)
@OddBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Natal looks nice. I tried to find this species but no luck... Like the string idea instead of using wire. It will eventually leave some marks but probably not that deep as wire would. Good luck with the project!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Stefan! I’m thinking a mix of wire and string next time. Wire to hold it up. String to wrap the roots. We’ll see what happens and learn from it. 👍
@mattbrennan647 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 500 subscribers!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Matt! I am amazed that anyone other then my family watches these things. 😁 As long as you keep commenting, I will keep making them. 👍
@baldyeti 2 жыл бұрын
This is gonna be wicked cool. That stone is awesome. I sure hope those roots find their way into the holes and depressions. I liked the pot in a pot idea, or pot on a put, or through a pot...whatever, I like it no matter what it’s called.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks @Bald Yeti! Yes, I hope the roots really grab in there. Put the pot in the pot on the pot. 🤣
@MaybeBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like Nigel gave you a bunch of roots with some soil in it. Looking forward to how this develops!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Xin! Ha, 90% roots, 10% soil. 🤣 It all worked out for the best!👍
@jwkoeniger Жыл бұрын
Hey Jay...I watch a LOT of bonsai videos and yours is really good. I especially appreciate the crisp detail AND the part about your frustration trying to fix the tree to the rock. There's a post below from Boston Bonsai Idiot that says it so well. BTW, Nigel's my bonsai hero, too.
@dabblingwithbonsai 2 жыл бұрын
The dragon stone is so cool! Can't wait for updates on this one. Hope the roots won't grow too thiccc for the twine to bite in.. Good growth on the Patton's beak. Happy lil fella!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Aija! I think it will be ok - if I get concerned I’ll dig it up early to check. 👍 Still safer than wire. 🙏
@dabblingwithbonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai true that! And the composition will look magnificent, I gather 😊
@guywatson-bognorregisbonsa7370 2 жыл бұрын
Nice first work on this project Jay. Looking forward to future updates 👍👍
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Guy! I’m excited for it’s future as well. 👍
@debfaulbonsaigurl 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jay. Great video you really tied the tree down 😁 love carnage cam👍 Thanks for sharing
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Deb! Carnage cam seems to be pretty popular!
@TreeVibes 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice stone for the tree 👌👌
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you! I like it a lot too! 👍
@mattbrennan647 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great work Jay. You’re fast becoming quite the bonsai master ;-). The perfect combination of tree, rock, and pot. Off to an awesome start. I’m really looking forward to watching this develop into the future. Thanks, keep growing
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Matt! I’m excited about this one too! Glad you like it. As always I truly appreciate your support and kind words. 🙏
@sbragaglia 2 жыл бұрын
Just rewatched this on my way to work… really beautiful! Well done, Jay! Looking forward to do something similar one day!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Stefano! Go for it and send pics!
@sbragaglia 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai we need to find a new place and move asap… I’ll start new projects once done! No worries, I have a backlog of pics!
@marysoldeeley2218 2 жыл бұрын
That's going to look great! I like butcher's twine too, it rots away on it's own usually, but not as fast as things like jute.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Marysol! And thanks for the tip on Jute! 👍
@YKMasterKicauan 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you my friend! 🌟
@carolholt416 2 жыл бұрын
Loved it Jay! Love the pot and the dragon stone! Can't wait to see the update of it in the future! You and Nigel are making me feel like I'm slacking with my trees. Lol I have been busy repotting. Great video!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Carol! I hope this goes on to be a star. Already working on a better name for it. 😁 If people weren’t expecting videos I’d probably still be in bed. 🤣
@StaywithMemoona 2 жыл бұрын
Really Amazing vdo constant ..enjoying with you new friend here 🎁 you dear brother
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you dear sister. 🙏
@MrEieio44 2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Mark! 👍
@nidhismerchant6208 2 жыл бұрын
Superb
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you my friend! 🙏
@redzepplin7397 2 жыл бұрын
Attaching the tree..... The struggle is real!!!!
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Stefan! I think I need to use the apprentice for the next one. 😁 Either that or an engine hoist..
@tinjoesstation 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay. Sorry it took so long to watch. The past few weeks have been heck.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thank you Joseph! No need to apologize - the video isn't going anywhere. Hope things are less crazy for you now. My course started today.. so will be busy too!
@hyperionhelios190 2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. roots. Looks great Jay! Gmelina doing its typical gmelina things! It is coming along great too! Significantly larger leaves than mine though, hopefully the reduce.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks @Hyperion Helios! If they don’t reduce I will have to get a cutting from yours and start over. 🤣
@hyperionhelios190 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai maybe i can show you mine during the TBS meeting Monday and we can compare size.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@hyperionhelios190 That is a comment that can be misinterpreted too easily! 🤣
@hyperionhelios190 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai oh wow I didn't notice when I wrote it. I'll have to make some more cuttings soon, I think I've mentioned before I've only had success with slightly woody sections. 3mm or so branches but I don't put in water I plant right away.
@TropicalBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
That should explode with growth this summer.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟I hope you are right! I hope we have a nice sunny summer here to make sure. 🤞
@oscars85 2 жыл бұрын
When I did my root over rack ficus last year, I used wire, but I am concerned that the roots will grow around the wires and I'm not going to be able to get it out. Guess we will find out soon, as I am starting to pull the soil back slowly. Thanks for sharing Jay.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟I’m glad it helped! Thanks Oscar!
@Derrick8WLee 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice root over rock. I like the use of the old pot to bury the rock and roots. I have been using sphagnum moss on my projects but I think your technique is better.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Derrick! I think my way is lazier and cheaper. 🤣 Ha. What ever works works.. 👍
@Derrick8WLee 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai Hahaha, we will see if mine will work. Experimenting with lots of stuff.
@StaywithMemoona 2 жыл бұрын
509 is main gift
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Subscriber #509 - thanks so much! 🙏
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 2 жыл бұрын
Try some vermiculite to help root your cuttings. Easy to use and no water roots that have to get use to the soil once out of the water. Just a thought.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Interesting Tom. The last Gmelina cuttings I put in perlite. And 1 in water. Only the one in water survived.. 🤷🏻
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai Try vermiculite. Better than the perlite and will hold water and easier to water from the bottom since the vermiculite is good at picking up water. A bag is cheap and you can get it at your garden center or a Home Depot. Another added bonus is that the vermiculite is easy to remove from the roots. You cannot go wrong. Give it a try. Cheap and easy.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
@@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 OK, thanks Tom. I’ll pick some up for future experiments. 👍
@zwicknagel 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, you cut 90% of the fine roots - I hope your natal ficus will survive this... fingers crossed! 🤞
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Yes, fingers crossed! 🤞🍀 It’s better to kill it sooner than later when you get attached and name it. 🤣
@basicallybonsai2532 2 жыл бұрын
Looks great! I'm working on a root over rock plan too with a tigerbark ficus I grabbed from Tropical Expressions :) But I'm nervous to do any work on them now still lol I'm waiting until spring I think
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Awesome Mippy! I love the tiger barks! Is it one of the curvy ones? Or a straight-ish one?
@basicallybonsai2532 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai curvy but I wanted that to fit against a rock I got from my aquarium guy
@gaeangardensbyizabela 2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool, how is it doing now? I'm cracking myself up bc I also have the natal ficus from Nigel and was going to do root over rock too! Now I see you already did it, the roots are ideal for this composition.
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Izabela! Go for it. We’ll have a family of Nigel Natal ficus’ over rock!🤣
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟oh, yes.. it’s doing fine!
@gaeangardensbyizabela 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai thanks Jay! I may try it if I find a nice rock for it. It's so cool how cuttings become bonsai and tree's life continues
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951 2 жыл бұрын
What scale of pay do you pay your Blue Jays to be on camera? Are they union? Or just work for seeds?
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Tom you are hanging around with me and Xin too much. 😁 I love the jokes, great stuff. 🤣 The birds work for peanuts.. 🤪
@ianleroux2567 10 ай бұрын
Huge failure I thought while you were trying to get the tree up right but it turned out beautifully.
@BlueJayBonsai 9 ай бұрын
🌟Thank you @ianleroux2567! Learning from failure 🐦💙
@jamesholzschuh2572 5 ай бұрын
What tip soil do you use?
@BlueJayBonsai 5 ай бұрын
🌟Hi @jamesholzschuh2572! In this video I am using Nigel Saunder's bonsai soil recipe. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrF7jbJzu9C9YGQ.htmlsi=fr8KRj-hFjvfosoG for example how he makes it. 🐦💙
@warrenbeans8495 11 ай бұрын
If I was going for a natural look I'd place the tree a little to the side of the rock. In nature a seed wouldn't germinate and grow on the upper surface of a rock outcropping. That would be too dry and cold. Unless of course the soil around the rock had later eroded. But nice vid anyway.
@BlueJayBonsai 10 ай бұрын
🌟Thank you @warrenbeans8495. Yes I learned that later - good advice.!🐦💙
@Andi_M. 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly you didn't wash the Dragonstone befor you plant the tree on it :( There is do much dirt on it. It looks 100 times better when its clean...
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks for the tip Andi! Now I know for next time..
@mirandusings 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer to use rubber bands instead of string
@BlueJayBonsai 2 жыл бұрын
🌟Thanks Tora! They must be pretty big rubber bands?
@mirandusings 2 жыл бұрын
@@BlueJayBonsai depends on the size of the rock, but yea get rubber bands in various sizes. Easier than string imo
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