How To Make A Clump Style Bonsai

How To Make A Clump Style Bonsai - Kabudachi

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Hi everyone! In this easy to follow Bonsai Video I show you How To Make a Clump Style Bonsai also known as a "Kabudachi".
A Kabudachi, Clump Style, or Multi-Trunk Bonsai is created when multiple trees are planted close together in a pot until they fuse together at the base, becoming one tree. The term "Kabudachi" specifically denotes a planting with five or more trunks. There are distinctions such as "Sokan" for those with two trunks and "Sankan" for those with three trunks in a planting.
Traditionally, odd numbers of trees are favoured for their natural asymmetry and visual interest; however, do not let this tradition limit your creativity! Even numbers of trees can also look great.
In this video, I am using Japanese Maple seedlings to create this clump style. I cover the various Bonsai tools and wire used to create a clump style, as well as the techniques that can be implemented for a more pleasing overall aesthetic and to get the seedlings to fuse efficiently and safely, without the risk of any wire scars at the bottom. The method I am showing you is what has always worked for me and I believe is the easiest and best way for beginners!
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00:00 - Intro.
00:21 - The Trees Used (Japanese Maple).
01:45 - Suitable Species For Clump Style Bonsai (Seedlings).
02:19 - The Bonsai Tools Used.
03:02 - Preparing The Seedlings.
05:22 - Arranging The Clump For A Balanced Root Spread.
06:43 - Technique For Fusing A Clump Together.
08:46 - Selecting A Pot.
09:52 - Preparing The Pot.
10:08 - The Soil Type Used.
11:00 - Repotting & Adding Sphagnum Moss.
11:56 - Outro.
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@floriankoch9910 3 ай бұрын

The tip with the mesh tape is great. Never heard of that before.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

It is a handy one if I got a lot of trees I have to repot in one day! 😄

@neynahnehnah1485 3 ай бұрын

I like how straight forward you are and sound natural and in your element. I want to try bonsai and I will share the result.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

I am glad my passion for Bonsai comes across this way 🤗 Good luck with your one!!

@dahlmasen3084 3 ай бұрын

The most beautiful Kabudachi bonsai I’ve ever seen has been evergreen trees 🌲

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Ooh! I probably haven't seen enough of them then!! 😁 What evergreen species look good?

@dahlmasen3084 3 ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai I think any coniferous that are straight and tall, but I think I like spruces the best

@annepahler8726 Ай бұрын

As I've access to chestnuts, I might try my luck with them. Thanks for this great tutorial.

@notionbonsai Ай бұрын

They would work great like this too!!

@nwilliams1540 3 ай бұрын

Lovely. I look forward to see this clump it the future.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

I will do an update in 1 year time! 🙂

@Akatsuki-En 3 ай бұрын

I just put a small one together the other day with I believe ginko trees of some kind only used 3

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Ooh nice! This would be an interesting one to see! Did you start with seedlings?

@Akatsuki-En 3 ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai yes sir I did I will be doing an update video when I get my new shipment of starter Kishu material from Bonsaify. It’s started to leaf of the other day and hope it takes. I have an area behind a shed that has probably 50+ seedlings that just keep popping up. Thanks for the response Adam. You and Nigel are the reason I decided to document my bonsai journey on KZfaq.

@DavesBonsai 3 ай бұрын

Excellent as always Adam! Might try one myself soon.

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Dave! 🙂 I hope yours is successful!!

@rebelliousbrands3253 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos. Keep going.

@raymondplodzien7459 3 ай бұрын

I want to try a clump style. Thank you for your great video Adam.

@tjgionet 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Awesome tutorial

@sydtobias2566 3 ай бұрын

Oooo i never see this im excited for an update!!

@kimchilton8723 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@givetanks 3 ай бұрын

I'm feeling the clump!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

🥳🥳

@jessejohnson6435 3 ай бұрын

Great Video thanks for sharing your knowledge 🌱

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks so much for watching!

@carolewald5075 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@notionbonsai 2 ай бұрын

Hey Carol! Thank you so much for your support!!

@Kristinbonz4045 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Those maples are perfect, good job!

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kristin! 😊🍁🍁🍁

@BonsaiForRoman 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🙂

@damibakare 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this. I'm planning on doing exactly the same thing with some amur maple seedlings I've grown

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

oooh nice! I hope it fuses nicely for you too!

@Bonsaicrazy 3 ай бұрын

Great video Adam Glad you did it at that stage Adam I have 3 I wanted to do this to. Thanks for the lesson mate 👊

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Andy! 🙂

@Tybold63 17 күн бұрын

I wonder if it could be as good to use a "regular" plant pot the very first stage? I am also thinking from the perspective of beginners that could benefit of not having to buy a bonsai pot straight away or don't have the drill to make DIY. I imagine it would not be detrimental in the most early development? Thanks for an informative video as usual.

@jakesnelling8331 3 ай бұрын

Great work as always 👍

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jake!!

@thomasyo75 2 ай бұрын

I've found maple seedlings don't like being really tightly clumped i.e. to make a multistem but need at least half an inch or so

@TheKippBot 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Adam! I’m going to give clump style a try! Unrelated: Do you have any suggestions for caring for a schefflera (umbrella tree) and when to repot etc? If you have these in your region?

@dacquetvincent4926 3 ай бұрын

Similar start technique for Trunks fusion

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

This is true!! 🙂

@Alex_gam3r Ай бұрын

Can u use latin name so anyone can be sure of what tree u talking about? Merci 👍🏼

@marcus7840 3 ай бұрын

Just curious how you water your Japanese maple seedlings? Thanks and great video

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

I water them every day, sometimes twice a day if it is hot outside! 😊

@maximumpt6292 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video pal, and thank you for all your help through insta so far 😉👍 When did you first repot the maples?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey! No problem man! I repot these ones last year, I think it was mid summer, just separated them from the seed tray they were in, did not disturb any roots and potted them individually 😊

@googleboy7530 3 ай бұрын

Nice!! Do you have any advice for indoor grow lights?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I do not have grow lights at the moment so I do not have much experience with them unfortunately!

@abeerali7834 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Looking forward to trying this style. I’m new to bonsai care. How often do you water?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey! I hope you have success in yours! Because I use soil with so much drainage, I water all my trees every day. You never want the soil to fully dry out, or be sitting in water / flooded where the water will stagnate and rot the roots. It is a balance 🙂 I hope this helps!

@abeerali7834 3 ай бұрын

@@notionbonsai Got it! Thank you!

@mikeswain9085 3 ай бұрын

Really helpful video Adam. A couple of questions if I may, did you do a video when you planted the Maple seeds and, where did you buy the Maple seeds please?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

Hey Mike! I did make a video on how to stratify and germinate maple from seeds. I got these seeds from Herons Bonsai Nursery on my last visit. Here is the video on how to grow the maples from seed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oKpieM6hkpbRlas.html Hope this helps!!

@mikeswain9085 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the help Adam. Really appreciated.

@9daywonda 3 ай бұрын

The mesh tape is a really good concept if it indeed works?

@notionbonsai 3 ай бұрын

It sure does! As long as the pot is dry when sticking it, it stays on no problem! Though you might need to go hunting for it in the soil when you repot a year later!