Portulacaria Afra (dwarf jade) Pre-Bonsai First Styling

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4 ай бұрын

This is the first styling of a portulacaria afra pre-bonsai that was initially a branch cut off of a larger tree. About 5 years ago, I stuck it in a shallow pot and let the roots grow out of the pot and into the ground. This allowed the trunk to thicken quickly, but I didn't do tons of maintenance on it, so it started to lose its shape. I decided to trim it back last fall so it could begin its journey toward becoming a bonsai.

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@stylist_bitter6194 Күн бұрын

Hey Zane, great video! Thanks for posting this, it’s always fun to see someone else mess with ports. Your other trees tell me you’re doing a great job styling; I’d love a an in-depth video covering your styling process (wire vs clip’n’grow, how long you let trees grow out before styling, etc). Whether or not that happens, this was a very enjoyable vid & I appreciate your post. Cheers!

@googleboy7530 22 күн бұрын

Beautiful P.Afra collection

@toddbrittain1060 2 ай бұрын

Very nice little tree Zane. Just a tip with P afra cuttings - retain as many leaves on the cutting as possible. The more leaves, the quicker it'll produce roots. You can always style the cutting after it produces roots. Keep up the good work. Always great to come across another P afra enthusiast. It is a great species for dry-climate bonsai.

@jazzrat2000 4 ай бұрын

excellent. I started at Bonsai when I was 67. And so I don't have too many years to leave things in the ground :)

@zanestrees 4 ай бұрын

You can make quick bonsai by starting with already developed stock!

@nerinat8371 3 ай бұрын

Im new as well at 64 but its about the journey for me

@jamesamberrichesson6528 3 ай бұрын

Just got my first Jade Bonsai 47. I have about 130 house plants, but this is my first bonsai

@jus6681 23 күн бұрын

"I think I have enough trees." What, is this a comedy channel now? 😂

@zanestrees 22 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@NgocLinhVo-Thienthong8428 26 күн бұрын

Yêu cây là phẩm chất cực tốt của chúng ta, tạo cây đẹp lại càng vun bồi đức tính sáng tạo , giữ gìn được cảm giác yên bình nơi tâm mình, like video 🎉🎉🎉

@spookyfey Ай бұрын

I’m in a desert climate so I really appreciate you using these as bonsai. I bought a mother p afra plant recently and I’m going to try to make little bonsai with the cuttings

@zanestrees Ай бұрын

Great specimens for warmer climates!

@harrietb2141 3 ай бұрын

What a nice collection of trees you have.😍🌳🌳🌳

@ryanmesser9191 4 ай бұрын

Its got some great bones and thickness. Excited to see where you take this over the coming years!

@zanestrees 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, me too!

@suer666 4 ай бұрын

I love your thought process. Awesome Jade. Im only 2 years into developing mine and im in UK so no chance of growing such a lovely tree

@zanestrees 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! If you’re in a colder area, deciduous trees like maples grow very quickly. It’s fun to have variety in the garden 🪴

@RexChua-dd3or 4 ай бұрын

Hi mate!! so happy to see someone with same hobby😊 nice sharing bro...

@BubbaStew 4 ай бұрын

it's been weird cold here in my part of AZ too. i was able to get some trees out a couple weeks ago... and today... snow is threatening...

@adityasvisionaryvlogsforu 2 ай бұрын

Amazing and very informative video🎉

@zanestrees 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@adityasvisionaryvlogsforu 2 ай бұрын

@@zanestrees Thank you. I post my trees here. Like all your videos youtube.com/@adityasvisionaryvlogsforu?si=Bq-y2HNq78MX6J2N

@brianhernandez1777 2 ай бұрын

What was your process with the thick trunk cuttings? Did u let them callous or did you potted them directly on soil right away? Its because I have a 8yr old portulcaria jade with a 3 feet in length of thick trunk and nice form for bonsai but want to hold of to see if I can find someone propagating thick trunks but no videos yet

@zanestrees 2 ай бұрын

I put them in well draining soil and don’t water for a week. Best to propagate when it’s warm outside. Late spring and summer are ideal seasons for this action.

@TheLightDelightful 3 ай бұрын

Give us some guidance on making splits like yours grow

@bonsaisn 3 ай бұрын

Xin chào bạn, tôi rất mai mắn khi được xem video bạn người cùng sở thích đam mê cây bonsai giống tôi, chúc bạn nhiều sức khỏe thành công trong cuộc sống ❤❤❤❤

@valanso45 29 күн бұрын

❤

@googleboy7530 22 күн бұрын

Dwarf Jade is the crassula sacrocaulis, not the Portulacaria Afra. This is an Elephant Bush/Spekboom

@dk2614 14 күн бұрын

The reason for scientific or botanical names is that common names differ by region. Dwarf Jade, Miniature Jade, Spekboom, elephant bush, pork bush are all common names for Portulacaria afra.