I repot my Ponytail Palm bonsai into a larger mica bonsai pot, just in time before it rains! Today's update is my Asparagus Fern bonsai. Here is a link to the playlist for the Ponytail Palm bonsai..... • Ponytail Palm Bonsai
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@ShadySheev6 жыл бұрын
I imagine someone caring for this tree 300 years from now, watching this video. It would be so cool to have some video data of the previous owners of old bonsai trees.
@omietopi4 жыл бұрын
I always cut the brown tips of the leafs on a point to the side (one cut only) not to the middle. I heard that this way the leaves curls a bit . So I tried and realised that it’s true. It really makes a difference and looks very pretty. Very interesting video. Thank you Nigel
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bettina!
@johnnymula23053 жыл бұрын
You know a guys a hardcore plant expert when he mimics his hair to his plants.
@lukew33856 жыл бұрын
this is my favourite channel on all of youtube, so calming. what a beautiful tree!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Luke! I have fun making the videos!
@shadyelmm58886 жыл бұрын
Playing with the squirrel? Just as I suspected: you ARE channelling the spirit of Bob Ross!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I had a good play with him this morning, he sure is fun!
@musclemanawesomeness55504 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone That is so random. ha ha ha...
@jayke93003 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your videos already! I'm a new subscriber so I can't wait to learn more from you! I have a ponytail palm on the way in the mail. Its my very first indoor plant & I can't wait until it gets here! 😁🙂
@EyEReign3 жыл бұрын
I just purchased my first house plant, ponytail palm, last weekend. I hope yours is doing well. Wish me luck. I’m praying that my pot is t too big.
@alishachapman89654 жыл бұрын
I recently found your channel and have watched many of your videos. They're very relaxing to watch and listen to. I've since bought a ponytail palm and also started my own bonsai. Thank you!
@TheBonsaiZone3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you and I hope your Palm grows well!
@toddstropicals6 жыл бұрын
Ponytails are so neat, our neighbors around the corner from us have a huge one grounded in their yard in full glorious bloom.
@jeanniegriffin16926 жыл бұрын
Yes, in bloom they're unique. Beautiful work, Nigel.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping it flowers this year!
@ameliao6186 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos when I want to relax from all my school work. The bonsai are very beautiful and I like hearing about how to look after them. I couldn’t sleep so I go to watch one of your videos and see you uploaded a new one at the perfect time! Thank you!!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Amelia, bonsai can be very relaxing!
@MrsTrawitz4 жыл бұрын
Love this! Helped me understand what I needed to do with my own ponytail palm... pretty sure I have it in the wrong type of pot now....
@cooperolm96876 жыл бұрын
Great looking plant! I hope it survives it's rot (or excess bark?) issue. I love the hollowed out cavity in it, it's very interesting looking.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I think it had a problem with too much water at one time and it has now healed itself!
@Ljxiong90711 ай бұрын
I just recently got myself a ponytail palm tree. Good to know. Thank you 😊 for your video.
@lindaalbert87402 жыл бұрын
Your explanations are clear and greatly appreciated.
@xaniabrown24683 жыл бұрын
"I was just playing with the squirrel," says no New Yorker EVER! Lol. I'm jealous.
@bindurakhecha78194 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Your videos are very inspiring and answers all the important questions through a very interesting conversation
@lindagood30916 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Nigel. :-) I've been waiting for two years for this. And I believe I've bugged you about it a few times. lol Great video! Thanks again!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping it will flower this year! Thanks.
@lindagood30916 жыл бұрын
Wow, that would be great.
@blowitoutyourcunt76756 жыл бұрын
I got to say man I love your hair!
@annak25755 жыл бұрын
Oh Gosh - I was soo excited when I saw Nigel has a Pony Tail Palm! We have 2 very old palms, (approx 3 times the trunk diameter here) which have been repotted incorrectly - buried too deep and 2 babies about 2cm in diameter. I'll be attempting to repot the big guys on my own which is a worry because they weigh soo much so fingers crossed!
@Angie-ci1lp4 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s the way it grows, you have a BEAUTIFUL! Now I want one😁 Plant for sure! Great job
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrea, it's done well this summer!
@JebediahThePaladin6 жыл бұрын
The palm looks like your hair lol
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
How true!
@musclemanawesomeness55504 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone Dude, you cut that tree up to look just like your own hairdo. haha ha...!
@unky-duky70334 жыл бұрын
Maybe we'll see a video posted by a tree pruning his hair and arms..........
@shaunbacker62814 жыл бұрын
Love your videos!! I learn something new everyday. God bless!
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shaun!
@gosha85594 жыл бұрын
Are you the Bob Ross of bonsai world? out there playing with squirrels and stuff:) Nice job on the palm
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I don't have a pocket squirrel, but they are a fun animal to have!
@musclemanawesomeness55504 жыл бұрын
The whole video was so random... I don't know what to say. It was good. But the squirrel comments the Rooster crowing in the background. Rain barrels? Your hair? That plant pruning... It was so much going on... but it made me laugh and you gave me some good information. Not super prof. But I loved it for some reason. And you made me laugh. I guess because you are just the best at being you...and that is awesome.
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have fun making the videos!
@bshays214 жыл бұрын
You're using soil or rocks? Can't tell?
@MaryGarcia-dt5jd4 жыл бұрын
Yeah look gorgeous when you pruned the leaves and please prune your hair too 😆
@jaygofett85456 жыл бұрын
heck yeah another video! nicely done keep the coming. Always looking forward to another one of your videos. Thanks a bunch!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay!
@angievinny76583 жыл бұрын
What type of soil did you use?
@bryqu4202 жыл бұрын
11:31 this Asparagus really match you :) the tree is as lush as your hair
@ronspi6 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for posting it. The leaves of my four years old ponytail palm used to reach the floor, from the 10" pot hight. I placed the pot on a chair and the height went to 48". When the leaves touch the floor, they "burnt" and get brown and dry. At nearly 60" off the floor, the leaves grow all the way to the floor and reach nearly 6-7'. The pot is a 20 quart in size. The "trunk" is about the size of a grapefruit. Where I got the initial plant from, there are "trunks" that broke the five foot in diameter ceramic pots. I wonder what makes them so thick, and bulby faster. Is it better to trim the leaves short and lower the pot?
@satekelly4 жыл бұрын
What was the type of soil you used? Thanks.
@jamesoconnor88886 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, long time viewer, first time commenter. I find your videos are very instructive and interesting, thank you for sharing with us. My question relates to your lemon bonsai - I haven't seen an update in quite a while and I was wondering how it is going for you? Best wishes from Ireland. James
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Hello James, the tree is doing really well. It will need some more pruning, as it has grown tall again! An update will be coming soon.
@rhysezfpv2 ай бұрын
If Bob Ross was into Bonsai 😆👍
@ritafriedman91515 жыл бұрын
There are some white soft spots on the top of the leaves of my pony tail plant. Could it be because I watered it to much or is it something else. It is a new plant I bought 5 months ago and this is the first time I have seen these things on the plant.
@titabelleskitchen3 жыл бұрын
What is the composition of your soil?
@singhdhirja266 жыл бұрын
lovely tree ....u always amaz ur viewers.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it's starting to get old, just like me!
@hpeteacher94456 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel! Thanks for this video. Great PTP you have. Nice job replanting and shaping it. I bought a large Ponytail Palm a month ago. I repotted it today. It looks great. I want it to keep growing and look as great as your's. How often do you water it and do you fertilize it? ☺
@BonsaiJCan6 жыл бұрын
Very cool, very prehistoric looking.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thanks J, I think it will grow really well in the new pot!
@thanasiskastritis36606 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice and informative video. What kind of soil do you use? I see a high percentage of perlite. Does it have enough nutrient elements to support the plant?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Here is a video on how I water and fertilize my trees in this soil... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb55fNOputfclI0.html My soil is a 50/50 mix of perlite and turface.
@KennetDeBondt6 жыл бұрын
I like it! These unusual species are good fun. grts Kennet
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping I can get it to flower this year!
@BrokenZen3116 жыл бұрын
If you fold the leaf in half and cut on an angle, then it will make a point on the end of the leaf. Easier than doing two cuts.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Excellent suggestion! I'll try it for next time!
@dReZbEeZ2 жыл бұрын
oh wow it has a lil doorway. how cute is that?!?!!?
@bindurakhecha78194 жыл бұрын
I want to send photo of my ponytail palm which I pruned just recently Don't know how to send photo And would like to see the update on this as to get help in developing my palm into bonsai
@melanienagy63895 жыл бұрын
What kind of soil is that? It looks like gravel. Is it better than soil mix? I have a pony tail palm that needs repotting. I would appreciate any advice.
@WazigeLogica4 жыл бұрын
Me too! Did you figure it out jet? I have just repotted mine, but now I'm watching this video and feel like I've done everything wrong..
@melanienagy63894 жыл бұрын
@@WazigeLogica I never did find out if that was soil or gravel. But I did repot my plant in good potting soil. So far it's still alive , it looks ok it hasn't done it any harm.
@WazigeLogica4 жыл бұрын
@@melanienagy6389 Well, thank you :) Meanwhile Nigel Saunders has responded to my question last night, saying: "It is a screened mix of fired clay particles and perlite, these mixed together make a really good soil for bonsai. You do have to fertilize this inorganic soil. The roots really love this porous free draining mix!" I had re-potted mine the day before, also in regular (eco-friendly though) potting soil and have jet to see how it will do because I fear I took off too many roots by accident.. Glad your ponytail is doing good! Thanks for replying ;)
@alcurtis936 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plant Nigel :)
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alex!
@tracyjohnson35962 жыл бұрын
My pony tail palm lost all leaves and went withered looking 😢 I dont know if i over watered or under watered. I now have sliced the top of trunk off but think its dead .
@navancognac32276 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel I just bought a ponytail and I have two questions how did you get it to have multiple branches because everyone I’ve seen has only 1 branch and the next question is do you have a systemic insecticide that you use to keep pest a bay?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I let mine grow until it had lots of vigor and then I cut the single stem back to a short stub. It then grew multiple branches from the base of the plant. I don't use any pesticides, but I do spray with 40 parts water to 1 part dish soap to kill insects on the trees. Be sure to test the solution out on part of your tree first, some leaves will have a bad reaction to this mix. You may have to dilute further. Spray every 4 days for 16 days and it should take care of your problems. Be sure to rinse the soap off after a few minutes.
@navancognac32276 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone thanks you for the info
@hollymunfordbloe47446 жыл бұрын
I like this natural composition
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Holly, I really want it to flower now!
@angelisajimenez39153 жыл бұрын
I thank you for your video. I have a ponytail palm is not doing well. What is that soil mixture your using & can I get my palm to regrow its roots. I reported mine & broke most of the roots off then it kept falling over then I thought it's done & threw it out then I saw vids on saving dying plants, do you think I can save mine? I'm soaking it in water with 3% peroxide for over night then I'm not sure what to do. Any Advice?
@spbeckman5 жыл бұрын
In the previous video you clipped the growth tips with the goal of getting new growth, with subdivision. Did this work? Thank you.
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
I just checked it and no they didn't subdivide. I think I didn't prune them back hard enough. Next time I'll prune into the woody part of the trunks. I'll do this early summer.
@brianmarisa16 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your mica pots, are they expensive? I’ve had a few of my ceramic pots crack in half due to the freezing winter
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I have bought mine used, but you can buy them on line. They won't break in shipping, which is a plus. They are fairly expensive, but a lot cheaper than clay pots and they will last a lifetime without cracking or chipping. The big pots are hard to handle and I'm always banging them against door frames etc. I'm always thankful the're not clay! Here is a link to a vendor.... www.superflybonsai.com/collections/mica-bonsai-pots-by-superfly-bonsai
@brianmarisa16 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone thanks for the link. It will be very helpful. I live in zone 6, and this winter we had a lot of days of freeze thaw. Not good on ceramic pots. Thanks again
@iian_6 жыл бұрын
We had a very old and large ponytail growing up and some parts of the bark indeed become almost cork like. Insect damage maybe? just a guess.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think it is damage of some sort, maybe rot that has healed or a spot that dried out too much? Hopefully it will grow nice and strong this summer!
@thabest0076 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, I found a tiny asparagus fern sapling a few weeks ago, I believe of the same species as yours. I pulled it out with the roots and tuber it grew out of, replanted it at home and it's been at least 3 weeks now I think and it's looking healthy but hasn't grown one bit. Any idea what I could be doing wrong? I thought it was a fast growing plant.
@misstymiss22494 жыл бұрын
What kind of soil are you using? Because I just brought one and its still young, not as big as urs,? How do you know when to water? Because mine has little rocks on the base!
@geridinewhite8692 жыл бұрын
I just bought this beautiful ponytail palm ,there wasn't any instructions on care , lighting, watering, soil type potting . If you will ,please help me .
@morris15575 жыл бұрын
Did für remafication worked after your tip pruning in oct 16 ?
@purnimabhatt53554 жыл бұрын
That looks wonderful. Thanks.
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Purnima!
@judynix52492 жыл бұрын
I need help my pony tail is potted improperly and has a lot of fungus gnats I want to use the mix you have where can I get it. I live in North Texas.
@mauricebrown24 Жыл бұрын
Greetings Sir Nigel. Excellent video as usual. You have no idea of the number of videos I have cultivated by the use of this channel over the years past, to include the ponytail palm. Big fan! I have a 2 year old ponytail received a few days ago, grown from seed in a 3 inch plastic cup. This plant seems to feel a little heavy for it's size. Leaving me to believe it is holding water. I seem to remember I can do an emergency re-pot without disturbing the roots, without watering. The plant looks healthy so far. I am growing it inside with artificial lighting/grow bulb . Despite the season it will probably continue to grow? Should I do a repotting, of course it is root bound and it is not in my preferred cactus soil, but in the original seed growing mix. Should I re-pot, what say you? Thanks
@ZoomILike2flyAway5 жыл бұрын
so I had to cut the branches with leaves on mine due to it being a rescue plant they left sitting in wet no drainage soil with glued pebbles. I REPOTTED. nut the branches were getting so I cut the last 2 off. should I make a f re fresh top cut a paint with tree bark paint for new nubs to form? ...help?
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
I usually seal my cuts with a coat of white glue. The glue stays on just long enough for the branch to seal itself before the rain washes the glue away. It usually lasts for a week or two. The plant needs warm temperatures and strong sunlight to recover quickly after pruning.
@cooleststoryeverbro14 жыл бұрын
my research and my own judgment led me to repot mine in a deep 8 inch planter with good drainage, with a mix of perlite and organic indoor/outdoor potting soil from my local nursery. I am confused about how you have yours planted in such a shallow planter and how you just use gravel (or “soil” that has no dirt in it lol) That said, your root combing is great advice, and I would guess that the lack of soil around the base is why there are no roots on a portion of the trunk.
@cooleststoryeverbro14 жыл бұрын
*10 inch planter
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Generally, the deeper the container, the better the drainage. I have a more shallow container so the free draining bonsai soil, keeps the roots at a good moisture level. The plant grew really well this winter and I'll be pruning the tops this summer!
@mikehenthorn13 жыл бұрын
What caused to large hole in the Bach side of the trunk?
@joaniebt79085 жыл бұрын
What kind of soil did you used? I need to repot mine, can I use a cactus soil?
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
I use a 50/50 mix of perlite and turface. I screen out the fine particles and dust to get a 1/8" (3 to 4mm) final size. There are many materials you can substitute for the turface. Pumice is really good! Cactus soil will work, but it is much easier to over water and you have a greater chance of root rot.
@jeffincharlestonsc6 жыл бұрын
Very surprised by the lack of roots, beautifil specimen!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Yes, me too. I think it was the bottom of the caudex that growing and pushing the tree up out of the pot.
@SomewhatHonest5 жыл бұрын
you, sir, are awesome. it'd be really amazing to have workshops with you if you do have any
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have done a few workshops at some of the other club meetings, but generally I stick to KZfaq!
@tobykeane62143 жыл бұрын
Why is there a triangular piece cut out of the tree?
@wendysmith-Florida2 ай бұрын
Is that a hole in the lower part of the trunk?
@srlynn904 жыл бұрын
hi Nigel how can you tell if your pony tail palm has died ? all the leaves on mine have turned dried and brown. is there any coming back or hope for my poor palm? ☹️
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
The base of a ponytail Palm is very fleshy and can hold a lot of water, if your plant has dried out, try watering it a little, but not too much and hopefully it will sprout new green growth. Misting it may help, but just don't make the soil too wet, or it may begin to rot the base.
@barbarawilson6012 жыл бұрын
What type of soil did you used to the plant, thank's?
@muhammadnaeem8764 жыл бұрын
I like this plant
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
It's been growing well this summer!
@jensmalle33702 жыл бұрын
how did you make it grow that crevice that looks like a fairy doorway on the one side of the trunk?
@TheBonsaiZone2 жыл бұрын
I carved out the doorway with a knife!
@BlueRedGooGoo6 жыл бұрын
My girlfriend has one of these that I'm trying to rehab from the brink and this is my first time dealing with one, so I'm wondering how this plant is doing in the new soil you put it in now that it's been a little while. And if you could give me a good soil to do a transplant with I would appreciate it very much.
@bobrogers55226 жыл бұрын
Hello Nigel. I think that those new mica pots that you are starting to use have a very nice design. May I ask where are you buying your pots? Thankyou
@jeffincharlestonsc6 жыл бұрын
I have found them on e-bay, some vendors are priced better than others tho! Have a huge one coming that is 22.5 inches by 15! Excited to start my bald cypress forest in this one!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I bought my pots at a club members pot sale. I haven't bought any new ones. There are several vendors on line who sell mica pots.... www.superflybonsai.com/collections/mica-bonsai-pots-by-superfly-bonsai www.bonsaiboy.com/catalog/pots.html
@mommyshorny14 жыл бұрын
what kind of soil?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
I use 1/2 perlite and 1/2 turface. The soil is sifted to remove the dust and fine particles.
@angiesteinbach41134 жыл бұрын
Hello Nigel This is my first Ponytail Palm. I am doing a repot , Does it need the Turface or can i use regular potting soil?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend a bonsai soil to plant your Pony Tail Palm into. It will require more watering and a regular routine to check the tree for water than regular potting soil, but it will keep the tree and the roots healthy!
@LoisOpt1mistycCotton746 жыл бұрын
Thank you for demonstrating how to replant your ponytail plant. I just purchased one and would like to know exactly what type of soil you use.
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
The soil I use is 1/2 perlite and 1/2 turface. I get the perlite from Canadain Tire and the turface is sold as Safetysorb at TSC stores. Here is how I water and fertilize it..... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nb55fNOputfclI0.html Thanks, happy growing!
@marilynpierson1526 Жыл бұрын
What are you using with perilite
@fayekrupski99654 жыл бұрын
Is that a regular Ponytail Palm that you just kept in shorter pots to create a Bonsai?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
It is a regular Ponytail Palm, just with some bonsai techniques!
@1960Connie6 жыл бұрын
I have one of these but it seems to stay the same size. Not much growth at all. Then in the winter it will turn brown some on the leaves and becomes sparse. It’s never been full like yours. What can I do to enhance the growth?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
They need lots of light and warmth. They can tolerate very dry desert like conditions, but when grown in high humidity, they really grow well. You do have to be careful not to over water them, or they may start to rot. Proper free draining bonsai soil, will really help them grow well. I add a very tiny amount of fertilizer to the water, every time it needs to be watered. This is only about once every 7 days indoors, but every second day when outside. It is good to mist the tree in between the regular watering 's. Here is more.... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaucarnea_recurvata
@KellyCDB6 жыл бұрын
Do you have any date palms? I started a few from seeds out of some dates I had, and while they’re a long way from bonsai at this point, I’m wondering about their potential!
@rasputanrasputan13802 жыл бұрын
Why the new pot so shallow?
@coreartalex67086 жыл бұрын
Is it possible that the spot with no roots could be a development of a sister palm tree?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Maybe, it could be a section that started to rot and then healed over also. They do generate pups for reproduction, I've never seen how this happens, so it is a possibility!
@mardel34 жыл бұрын
Nigel. My pony tail palm caudex shrunk from one side.. I have it outside on deck...help
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
It's possible the roots died on one side. Maybe it was getting too much water or too little on that side?
@mardel34 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone i did took it out of the ceramic pot 3 times to see its roots, to lift it and to drill holes under its pot..all in 2 months . I am guilty of fussing over plants too much im afraid I might have damaged the caudex
@mikezags08162 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the type/size pot that was used?
@hollymunfordbloe47446 жыл бұрын
Good show my friend! NIGEL SAUNDER and family from HOLLY BLOE
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Thank again Holly!
@stylishranchgirl6 жыл бұрын
I just curious why you need to clean the roots. I bought one and repotted, but didn't clean around the roots. Do I need to redo it?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I just like to see what the roots look like and to see what condition the bottom of the tree is in. Cleaning the soil away from the roots also helps keep your root pruners sharp, by not cutting through soil. I'm sure you Palm will be fine!
@stylishranchgirl6 жыл бұрын
Ok Thank you. I think I'm going to repot it again. It's a beautiful plant and I repotted in potting soil instead of a good mix with cactus mix. I saw this after I repotted.
@cptcrunchy3 ай бұрын
Where did you purchase the mica pot from?
@TheBonsaiZone3 ай бұрын
I get the from a local bonsai nursery, The Bonsai Guy!
@cliffdonally29175 жыл бұрын
maybe the water doesn't have anywhere to go ~ a deeper pot???
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cliff, It seems to be doing much better now, I think the sand I added in the old soil was holding too much moisture around the base.
@thekislyj6 жыл бұрын
what kind of soil do you use Nigel?
@buckodonnghaile43096 жыл бұрын
Сашка Кисляк at approximately 3:15 he says he uses a mix of turface and perlite I believe.
@ps24216 жыл бұрын
Half Turface half perlite
@franswa71116 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pptiZaSKxt3Lf30.html
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@wendyroman7534 жыл бұрын
Please can someone tell me what kind of soil it is?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
It is called bonsai soil, it;s a mixture of perlite and turface. It is really good for plant growth, but it does require very careful watering and fertilizing!
@arunabha5556 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, I am planning to keep 4 bonsai trees (Alberta spruce, Chinese lilac, western sand cherry and common juniper) in my ground floor apartment porch in coming winter (in Madison, Wisconsin - USDA hardiness zone 5). They are right now in typical nursery bucket pots; but I plan to put them in bonsai pots in bonsai soils in next one month. I am wondering if you could suggest me how to choose between plastic pots and mica pots for my purpose. (I am a student and cannot afford high temperature baked clay pots).
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
Mica pots are the best for training trees in and they look good also. The mica pots offer some insulation value so the temperature of the soil is moderated a little better than clay or plastic pots. The pots can be further insulated in a large box filled with sawdust or peat. This doesn't protect them from the actual temperature, but it helps moderate the temperature changes from night to day. It keeps the roots in a steady state, so they are not always freezing and thawing.
@arunabha5556 жыл бұрын
Nigel, many thanks for your suggestion! I really appreciate it.
@screamoXable6 жыл бұрын
Hello Nigel! I was wondering about the hardiness of the Japanese maple, I was thinking about purchasing one from a local in my area but the shortest one is probably 4 feet tall already with all of the branching and leaves on the top. Would it survive having all that cut off to about a foot in height or less? It seems extremely healthy but I definitely don't want to kill it after spending 50 dollars on it, thank you!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
A healthy Japanese maple can be cut back hard with good results and quick healing. They are not very winter hardy and need special protection from temperatures below -10 C.
@screamoXable6 жыл бұрын
Thank ye much!
@PlayerW36 жыл бұрын
Hey, Nigel I wanna send you a couple of pictures of when I re-potted a 30+ year old ponytail palm that have been in the same pot for over 20 years, how should I send them to you?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see it! You can email me at... thekwbonsaisociety@gmail.com
@PinkeeLee6 жыл бұрын
my thirty year old one is a fraction of the size of yours. yours is a magnificent plant. i also know this plant as an "elephant foot" palm. neat plants. and where did you get that nice tan?
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
I think the bigger the pot, the larger they grow! Hopefully I'll have a good growing season this year with it!
@mrscotchguy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for a great video, Nigel. Almost all your videos inspire me add a new plant to my crazy hobby. I just purchased a Ponytail and beheaded it just above multiple little branches. I was wondering two things.. 1) Do I need to use cut past on the wound? 2) The old top, will it root in soil or water? (Follow the typical succulent beheading template?) Thanks again!
@TheBonsaiZone6 жыл бұрын
If you cut the top back into the woody part and leave no leaves, I would use cut paste to keep it from drying out. If you are cutting the tips back and it still has foliage on it, I don't think you need paste. I use regular white glue as a cut paste, it lasts long enough to do the job and then slowly washes away. I haven't tried rooting the tops, but I would think, under the right conditions they would root. I have had some aerial root form on the plant, so they seem to root well.
@mrscotchguy6 жыл бұрын
Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone thanks for the quick response! Keep up the awesome work!
@thefishylife68235 жыл бұрын
How did you get it so stunted? Mine is 5-6 yrs old also and it's pushing 4 feet tall ...
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
It could be the short Canadian summers, we only get 4 months of frost free weather! I have pruned the top a couple of times to keep the height shorter also.
@pasticiasilva63125 жыл бұрын
Hola como se reproduce? Yo añenas acabo d comprar un retoño cres k viva ? O tengo k comprat la semilla? Gracias d antemano corazon
@TheBonsaiZone5 жыл бұрын
Sumaúrias vão crescer bem a partir de sementes ou estacas!
@farmert96794 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Pony Tail Palm. How is it doing this year, 2020?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Hello Tom. The Ponytail Palm is growing well. I'm hoping to do some more hard pruning in the future, I just have to wait for the right time!
@WazigeLogica4 жыл бұрын
Excuse my lack of knowledge but that "soil" looks and sounds like gravel to me.. Is it?
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
It is a screened mix of fired clay particles and perlite, these mixed together make a really good soil for bonsai. You do have to fertilize this inorganic soil. The roots really love this porous free draining mix!
@WazigeLogica4 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone Ok then, well thanks very much for your quick response. I have just repotted mine and think I've done it all wrong now that I've watched your video.. I have put it in a deep (but wide) pot and used regular potting ground and honestly I've had this plant for maybe 10 years and never have repotted it before.. Also did not know the name of this Beaucanea untill today :) Is it ok if I repot it once more only days after I've done it the first time? Or should I wait? I loved watching your video by the way!
@paula32804 жыл бұрын
Maybe needs to be planted in a deeper pot? Thanks for the video
@TheBonsaiZone4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you, the tree is really doing well this winter, I'm hoping I can prune it again this summer!