"but you are in the U.K. so 2 to 6 years" 🤣 those trees will look great! I wouldn't be shocked if that root base will put out new shoots. would make for an interesting result.
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat minor update: I’m not only spending so much time on trains, but also on the platform since there are massive disruptions… sometimes I think my life would be no thrilling if I were watching paint dry… 😤
Never cut towards yourself, always cut towards your friends. Only a true Bonsai master can say that his balls are nice and damp, and not even flinch... Great video!! I learned a ton from this! One day I hope to take an air layer from our crab apple tree, grown from seed on it's own via bear poop deposited in our yard. It would be neat to try, even just once! Thanks to you and Jelle for all the information! That tear is because your air layer are done so well!! Brought a tear to your eye!
Looking forward to this one. Curious to see whether you followed my advice or went your own way! No matter which route you picked, it will be a blast, with you having fun with your trees and a surprising result!
Hi Xav I think the obvious air layer point is just below were the trunks split, not sure about two air layers at this stage maybe once the air layer takes you could do the second to create a small cascade then, good luck with whatever you decide I know you will show the results in the future. Very funny running through the possible injuries in doing the air layer.
I must stop being so silly in these videos - moist people hate it I am very confident that the double air layer will work in this case. Thanks for watching :)
Thanks - I really love doing the collaboration videos. They are not everyones cup of tea but it is good not to take our hobby too seriously. Life can be hard enough as it is :)
Since there are no leaves between the lower air layer and the roots, is there a chance that you could loose the main trunk/roots before the air layers take?
Great vid Xav wonderful to have Jelle as a guest, two of my most favoured bonsai content creators. Do you keep the air layer in full sun straight after layering?
Thanks - you are far too generous about me! I generally put the tree in the semi-shade as a precaution. Especially if we suddenly get some hot weather. I want to avoid putting any extra stresses on the tree and also reduce the opportunity for the sphagnum to dry out.
The videos with the two of you together work really well! I enjoyed it and I learnt something new! Looking forward to see what happens to the maple! Even though it’s already nice, two is better than one!
@@GrowingBonsai don’t burst my bubble 🫧 Anyway the humidity here was used to be good for plants (and bad for humans) but with the global warming it’s not the case anymore…
Hi Karen, sorry i didnt realise how diffficult that was to see. The tourniquet goes at the top of the cut where you are looking for the new roots to form. I find it helps reduce the risk of the bridging taking place too.
I appreciate the comment but - in what way? I am a little confused. I don't have a lot of money and I am doing my best. I am sorry this has upset you. Cheers for watching though.
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat The audio is fine until 13:56. After that there's some kind of subtle echo. It almost sounds like your audio is being recorded twice through, say, your phone mic and your laptop mic or something maybe - but idk if that's even possible. Somebody who understands digital audio better might be able to help you more. But don't worry, the first half of the video is just fine, so I suspect it's just a 'recording software settings' issue, not an equipment issue. No need to run out and buy a new mic just yet! God bless and thank you for the video :)
"but you are in the U.K. so 2 to 6 years" 🤣
those trees will look great! I wouldn't be shocked if that root base will put out new shoots. would make for an interesting result.
We shall wait and see - just 6 more years and the bag can come off :)
Bless you!!!
You are a star Stef. Keep smiling on that train whilst I am playing with my bonsai in the rain :)
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat minor update: I’m not only spending so much time on trains, but also on the platform since there are massive disruptions… sometimes I think my life would be no thrilling if I were watching paint dry… 😤
Good collaboration my friends.
Im rooting for you 😂👍👍
LOL. Cheers Andy - always fun to have an expert onboard :)
Tony wouldn't waste that sling on his arm. That could be used for bending a thick trunk
🤣😂😅 So True Andrew
Never cut towards yourself, always cut towards your friends. Only a true Bonsai master can say that his balls are nice and damp, and not even flinch... Great video!! I learned a ton from this! One day I hope to take an air layer from our crab apple tree, grown from seed on it's own via bear poop deposited in our yard. It would be neat to try, even just once! Thanks to you and Jelle for all the information! That tear is because your air layer are done so well!! Brought a tear to your eye!
Thanks marysol - you try keeping a straight face with some of the stuff that accidentally comes out of my mouth :)
You are the master of the bonsai collaboration 😂
Now I just need to become good at bonsai too :(
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat can’t help you there 😊
Good decision, great execution, perfect collaboration.
He did well, indeed
I hate to think how it would have gone without Jelle to hold my hand :)
@@GrowingBonsai Thank you master :)
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat equally well. I did not need to hold your hand. @andrew is a master in what?
@@GrowingBonsai I'm quite sure Xavier was referring to you, i don't think i have ever mastered anything in my whole life 😆
Looking forward to this one.
Curious to see whether you followed my advice or went your own way!
No matter which route you picked, it will be a blast, with you having fun with your trees and a surprising result!
Even I don't know how it ends🤔🫣🙏
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat 😂
Did you have a little peak at the airlayers to see if any signs of roots
@@raymondbirds2392 Not yet - I will look in late July. I love the suspense and it stops me from being tempted into an early seperation :)
Great combo guys 👌🏻
Thx for stopping by!
Cheers Rob - this is the stuff I really love doing.
Hi Xav I think the obvious air layer point is just below were the trunks split, not sure about two air layers at this stage maybe once the air layer takes you could do the second to create a small cascade then, good luck with whatever you decide I know you will show the results in the future. Very funny running through the possible injuries in doing the air layer.
I must stop being so silly in these videos - moist people hate it I am very confident that the double air layer will work in this case. Thanks for watching :)
Great collaboration and some humour to add 😆
Thanks - I really love doing the collaboration videos. They are not everyones cup of tea but it is good not to take our hobby too seriously. Life can be hard enough as it is :)
Since there are no leaves between the lower air layer and the roots, is there a chance that you could loose the main trunk/roots before the air layers take?
Not from my experience. But that is certainly an issue with Junipers where you need to have that branch.
Great vid Xav wonderful to have Jelle as a guest, two of my most favoured bonsai content creators. Do you keep the air layer in full sun straight after layering?
Thanks - you are far too generous about me! I generally put the tree in the semi-shade as a precaution. Especially if we suddenly get some hot weather. I want to avoid putting any extra stresses on the tree and also reduce the opportunity for the sphagnum to dry out.
Nice. Look forward to seeing these succeed.
Thanks - I hope they do well also.
These airlayers are looking really good. 🤩 Is it to late start one yet? 🙋♀️ Cheers
No - I will still be doing another one this week. Cheers martina :)
Nice vid and good work guys!
Grts
Kennet
It is always more fun doing these - it distracts people from my bad bonsai skills :)
good luck with your air layers i have done quite alot this season on my acers will now go and put some tin foil on mine
I look forward to seeing and hearing how you get on with them :)
The videos with the two of you together work really well! I enjoyed it and I learnt something new! Looking forward to see what happens to the maple! Even though it’s already nice, two is better than one!
What did you learn!??
@@GrowingBonsai that roots do not come out of scar tissue… and that air layers take 10 times longer to strike in UK because of Brexit!
@@sbragaglia well, scars that have no bark mean there is no sap flow..
They take longer because of the miserable weather! I do not do politico!
@@GrowingBonsai don’t burst my bubble 🫧
Anyway the humidity here was used to be good for plants (and bad for humans) but with the global warming it’s not the case anymore…
@@sbragaglia It's getting that way everywhere. Adapting will be key.
Can you explain the tourniquet, does it go around the bottom of the cut?
Hi Karen, sorry i didnt realise how diffficult that was to see. The tourniquet goes at the top of the cut where you are looking for the new roots to form. I find it helps reduce the risk of the bridging taking place too.
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat obviously where I’ve been going wrong. I was putting it at the bottom. Thank you x
Hope it takes root.🤗💕
Thank you so much.
Should be 2 good trees from the air layerings
Thanks Rob - so lucky that jelle spotted the cascade option for me :)
👍👌🙂
Thanks for watching. So what bonsai do you have?
Please fix your audio
I appreciate the comment but - in what way? I am a little confused. I don't have a lot of money and I am doing my best. I am sorry this has upset you. Cheers for watching though.
@@XaviersBonsaiRetreat The audio is fine until 13:56. After that there's some kind of subtle echo. It almost sounds like your audio is being recorded twice through, say, your phone mic and your laptop mic or something maybe - but idk if that's even possible. Somebody who understands digital audio better might be able to help you more. But don't worry, the first half of the video is just fine, so I suspect it's just a 'recording software settings' issue, not an equipment issue. No need to run out and buy a new mic just yet! God bless and thank you for the video :)
@@GenericSock Thanks for taking the time to look and advise. I shall go and have a listen :)