Getting Ready For Winter, The Bonsai Zone, Oct 2021

[@mattbrennan647]

You Canadians sure do LOVE your tropicals. That’s an impressive collection you’ve built over the years. It sure will keep you busy over the dark days of winter. Lucky for us, MORE VIDEOS. Thanks, keep growing

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Matt, it's nice to get a slice of the tropics in the middle of winter!

[@zackau9807]

If you you didn't have glasses you'd need goggles, with that pencil cactus. One reason I'm proud to be a glasses wearer... Nigel does too, lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

At my age, you have to have glasses for the close up work!!

[@arnoldmmbb]

Here in the Canary islands its a sunny warm day!! ☀

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Nice Arnaldo, wish I was there!

[@mindfulmusicing7900]

Thanks for the updates. I find it very intriguing to watch how you manage bonsai through the Canadian winter.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It seems to always be a challenge to keep the trees alive!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

A lot of work accomplished. Time for a hot cup of tea to take a break with or your morning coffee.

[@LetsDoBonsai]

Good to see you getting the work done each day, its so easy to not get it all done each day - well done Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Scott, -3 C coming Wednesday and Thursday nights, scary stuff!

[@PatriciaOConnorBonsaiBalcony]

I love that blue pot!

[@hyperionhelios190]

Excited for all the tropical work this winter.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, a ton of it coming, last winter I did over 100 days of video's in a row, I expect even more this year!

[@SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke]

Cheers for the update Nigel. Hope winter is kind to you mate. 😀

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Sam, some day I hope to visit you and have a Tung watching the sun set!

[@SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke]

@@TheBonsaiZone for sure mate. Let me know if you ever visit the bottom of Australia 😀

[@RubyvuBonsai]

It's look so busy to take care of tropical trees for Canada Winter time. In my country we have prepare nothing for Winter. Winter is only a little colder. But we don't have beautiful tree like Ginkgo or Maple

[@anhthudiep1471]

That's true!

[@jaimecolley1345]

Mature kapok or silk floss trees hace spikes all over the trunk, buttress roots and branches. In the town where I live there a two huge specimens in the center of a main road the roots are as tall as me, very imposing and amazing trees.

[@marysoldeeley2218]

So much work. So worth the effort! Looking good!

[@OddBonsai]

I saw some large pencil cactus trees in a greenhouse at a botanical garden. They look quite nice as a tree but I don't think they ca be persuaded to grow more compact :)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, they can look really nice as large trees, I'll keep trying to bonsai them!

[@TheUrbanNemophilist]

I have a pencil cactus plant that has grown huge. I think it has a great potential to be pruned as a bonsai tree. Thanks for the video.

[@BlueJayBonsai]

Wow, so much work in The Bonsai Zone. 💪 Almost every time you pick up a tree, you need to repot it or prune it! The projects never stop! 😀

[@amyjones2490]

It’s kinda sad but in the house I get more time to fuss with and observe the plants. Good about both I suppose.

[@johnrb9397]

Wow thats a big commitment there to care for plants. Jesus bless you and your family.

[@emmitstewart1921]

That weed has a name. It's called woodsorrel. The reason it's so hard to get rid of is because it has a rhizome just below the ground and any piece of that rhizome you leave in the ground will form a new plant. It also sets thousands of seeds. Some people like to nibble the leaves because they have a tart taste, but you only want to do just a leaf or two because the taste comes from calcium oxalate, which is poisonous in large quantities. It's the same poison you find in rhubarb leaves.

[@-ChrisD]

Informative! Thanks :)

[@ClaireFulmerAnyaHeirkoya]

I'm really jealous of all these cuttings. I hope at least some of them go to other plant enthusiasts!

[@OliverJazzz]

Very relaxing and interesting video, thank you! You have a lot of work this time of the year, I'm glad to see you're enjoying it! You've been very successful with the tropicals, I've found most of them too much work here in the North.
My autumn is more boring, as the garden season is over, and most of my (100+) indoor and indoor/outdoor plants are succulents which need next to no care during winter. I should invest in some new growing lights too though, for the fussy ones.

[@acheronexile]

Its 40 degrees inside my bedroom, warmest room of the house, but I brought the plants inside, it might freeze a few days and even get below freezing for a while soon, but not anywhere near zero just yet. I'm pretty sure I can leave my maple outside if i just pull it near the house for wind break. The tropicals should be fine in the living room, they were watered recently.

[@TropicalBonsai]

I do not miss cold weather at all.

[@rman8028]

NIGEL! That tree from Jarhead Bonsai! Those weeds are an oxalis! The leaves, flowers and seed pods are edible. They are tart, almost tart like a lemon! If you find any more give it a try.

[@avistra1609]

they're actually not too harmful as far as weeds go! they're nitrogen fixers, so they can actually help fertilize the plants they grow near - but the roots can still compete for space, water and other nutrients

[@redzepplin7397]

Well I guess its time to get ready for winter. Thanks Nigel

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, that white stuff might be coming this week! I sure hope we can come visit again next summer, It was great hanging out Red!

[@redzepplin7397]

​@@TheBonsaiZone It was an honor and you are always welcome here friend!

[@8BiT_fpv]

Been using a 50 gallon aquarium filled with water in my 8x6 poly/Aluminum greenhouse, definitely helps with adding humidity and some ambient warmth at night. When it gets near and below freezing I add a heat lamp. Kept all ok thru last winter. Although doesn't get as cold here as there

[@jaimecolley1345]

Also I’m liking your Delonix Regía! Puerto Rico is covered with red when they flower in the summer. They’re very brittle and unbalanced tree, they attract termites but have a lot of vigor and adaptability if you take care of them. They respond to pruning but aren’t keen to branching they do back bud tho if vigorous, keep at it and eventually it will branch once it does you can pinch the apex to balance the vigor of the lower branches that tend to die off. Tricky tree but very beautiful!

[@jaimecolley1345]

Also it should respond nicely to the root pruning with warmth and moisture! 👍🏽

[@connor4069]

Always happy to help out the bonsai zone :) I have a bad case of the wood sorrel as well :(

[@QuadDerrick]

i think this year what i wait for more than xmas even is seeing how your citrus trees are doing in january.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Derrick, updates will be coming on them, they are slowly getting better and I have a lot of repotting to do on them!

[@SyriusStarMultimedia]

I’m constantly weeding stuff like that out of my pots. I only let mushrooms grow now.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, it's always best to weed before it becomes a problem, I find the trees that are in a growing phase get less attention because you are just watering and fertilizing them!

[@jessevdmeer]

Great video Nigel. The greenhouse looks amazing. Worth all the hard work👍🏼

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I just came in from the greenhouse, it's hard to leave in this cold weather, you just want to stay in and work away at the trees!

[@aaryansetia9093]

I live in the tropical part of Bharat(India) so I don't have to worry about the winters for my trees hehe:)

[@ashleybonner5423]

Amazing to see you so hard at work as usual Nigel. As your plant collection grows and the floors of your greenhouses need clearing in future winters, have you considered getting some pop up plastic greenhouses as a temporary, backup measure?
- Ashley Bonner

[@klm20079]

Why not get a tube and make it from the water source outside to your inside water barrel. So with the water presure will fill it up automaticaly. No buckets needed just close the valve

[@alicer3423]

Nigel, You always have so much work to do. I don't know how you get it all done with the amount of trees that you have to take care of. Just have to keep moving.

[@arnoldmmbb]

Those jazmins Ive seen old ones and they make woody trunks but a difficult species for bonsai for sure

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I hope mine lives and get old, I love the flowers! Thanks Arnaldo!

[@Dovietail]

You are cutting back your pencil cactus just at the beginning of its time to shine! Tips turn red in the cold weather. Keep it cold in the Winter but not freezing. Prune in the Spring!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aaryansetia9093]

Dw Nigel, the Gulmohar(Delonix Regia) will live. They are quite stubborn trees;)

[@zackau9807]

I think those weeds are nitrogen fixing legumus plants, or something(remind me of shamrocks)🍀. My best freind and I as children, called them pickle plants, and ATE them, lol. Now, cuz of some video, I always pick them as they grow so my trees get the extra nitrogen (hopefully) I think it works, who knows, but the trees are healthy, and weeds hasn't taken over yet, but those things are everywhere! Lol

[@zackau9807]

@Now_Named_Charli💜+ oh no!!! You're right!!!! Oh well, lol 😆

[@jamestropicals8262]

Foist

[@dubsydabster]

I don't like it I love it

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Well done James T Foist!

[@patsfreund9164]

Why didn't you put the sump pump in the large rain barrel in order to fill your rain barrel in the plant room? Ever thought of setting up an RO water system for your plant room for water used by your family in the winter. Plants love it! Enjoyed the update and the "transitional shuffle".

[@andersnrregren9087]

I just gave all my tropicals/indoor plants away i only have my citrus and jade left but citrus and jade can go in my greenhouse for the winter i may use a gas heater for the coldest 8 to 10 weeks and it will cus me 150$ in gas cus gas and power are vary high price in denmark

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Is there anyway you could bury your trees into the ground inside the greenhouse and then mulch them heavily?

[@xxxxxxxx455]

Great videos thanks for sharing bonsai. Give up on them. They’re poison !

[@jasonkresock2196]

Great Video Sir. Great work, great collection, great video series.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
🎏🎎☁️🌙☁️🍵🐉

[@VinnyChirayil]

Delonix Regia sapling - since there are hardly any roots left after pruning, the leaves need to go too to reduce stress. i will be surprised if they dont turn yellow and fall off. i would just keep the leaf buds and 2 of the leaf stalks cut in half.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I think the leaves were going to drop off soon, this will speed up the process! I hope it recovers, it's a cool tree!

[@Ukeitupmike]

my lemon and orange tree can take temperatures down to -2C without any issues. I’ll keep them in the cold greenhouse and have fruit at the end of winter.

[@Robert-ij9ih]

Do a jade tour

[@bradleyc9538]

If you go easy on the nitrogen indoors, the leaves should stay a little smaller and internodes shorter.

[@AntonioAELMdeOliveir]

hey Nigel, Idk if you are aware but the delonix regia is a semi deciduous tree specially in colder climates so i don't know if doing such a severe root work at this time of the year will go well but those trees are EXTREMELLY vigorous and have very aggressive roots. In my city we have problems with them bursting through sewage pipes lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Antonio, I have brought it inside after the cool fall outside, I'm hoping it thinks it's spring and begins to grow again! Risky work, but I hope it pays off!

[@wilerman]

What do you do with your apple tree during the winter? I started 2 apple trees in pots this spring and I'm not quite sure where they should be when the -30 and -40 degree weather hits. I may bury the pots in the garden but I don't know if that's necessary

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They should get some protection in winter anywhere below -18 C. Putting them in the garden is a good choice as long as they are protected from mice and rabbits. They love the sweet apple taste! A cool garage or basement is a good option too.

[@robertschneider8515]

Have you ever tried Bubble wrap for insulation in the greenhouse? Lets light in and keeps the heat in.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I've seen people insulate the roof section with clear plastic or bubble wrap, A good technique!!!

[@brucedeacon28]

🍎🍎

[@ianrowe9337]

Nigel, how many hrs do you get in a day ? it cant be just 24 hrs like the rest of us, no one could get as much done as you do !!! ... thanks again for your Video .

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks, I do work hard at TH-cam and my trees!

[@MaybeBonsai]

Is that light from Connor a high energy LED light? If it is, the leaves won't get large on the trees!

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes it is a strong light, but the tree has to be very close to the light to match the light outdoors. I tried the solar fans out under it and they had to be about 50 cm from the light to turn both fans. This is about the same light I get in the plastic greenhouse on a sunny day.

[@carmensantiago6711]

The tree with thorns is called “ceiba” in spanish. They grow humongous. Be very careful with the thorns! What is it called in english?

[@snohomishwawx1982]

Can i repot tropical trees anytime? I have greenhouse in Seattle area. (Just got off Amazon and don’t like the soil and how potted now)

[@TheBonsaiZone]

They can be repotted any time the tree is strong and vigorous, the conditions for recovery must be good, warmth, good light and humidity!

[@CoNkOrE]

why don't you hook a hose to the cube and drag it inside to the barrel so you don't have to go back and forth all the time? Just wondering idk hahaha

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I like the exercise!!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Try gloves when cutting plants with sap. Ease of mind. Yes. Time to start bringing in the plants.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Thanks Tom, you sent me gloves, I should have used them!!!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

@@TheBonsaiZone I am just thinking of your health. Have to take care of the Master Bonsai Expert.

[@sunilusk]

Hello Nigel sir, You do hard pruning on roots and branches, But never seen you applying any fungicide or any kind of cut powder or paste. How you save them from not getting any kind of infection on cut surfaces??

[@t3dwards13]

Nice work sir!
I was wondering what kind of weeds those were in the tropical you've repotted. I'd love to use those as a ground cover in my front yard.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Emmit Stewart says....
That weed has a name. It's called woodsorrel. The reason it's so hard to get rid of is because it has a rhizome just below the ground and any piece of that rhizome you leave in the ground will form a new plant. It also sets thousands of seeds. Some people like to nibble the leaves because they have a tart taste, but you only want to do just a leaf or two because the taste comes from calcium oxalate, which is poisonous in large quantities. It's the same poison you find in rhubarb leaves.

[@christophloehr1353]

Hi Nigel!
Why do you repot and prune your trees in the winter? I thought the best time is in spring to do it
Greetings,
Christoph

hello. if it's not difficult for you, can you write what your bonsai soil consists of?

[@miketabback2635]

Hello Nigel. I enjoy all your interesting and informational videos keep them coming. Can you tell me where you picked up that large oval mica pot you have your Larch Forest in.
Thanks, in advanced, Mike T from NJ USA

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Hello Mike, the large oval pot is a mica pot made in Korea. I got it from "the bonsai guy" here is his links....
facebook.com/thebonsaiguychris/
www.bonsaiguy.ca/

[@miketabback2635]

@@TheBonsaiZone Thanks, I will contact them for info. Your loyal watcher.

[@Byronjames89]

Is this your full time job Nigel? Bonsai and TH-cam?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Yes, I am basically a semi retired person who makes a lot of YouTub videos, I don't really think of it as a job, but more of a hobby!

[@Rblock777]

35:00 I always worry when you water your trees right after the root pruning, doesnt the wounds invite chances of rot?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Because the soil is so porous and airy, I get very little root rot on my trees.

[@romino23]

06:06 putting aluminum foil on those walls would reflect a bit more light 🌱🌲🌳🌴

[@TheBonsaiZone]

Great idea!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

With the cold weather, we have a lot more work bringing in the plants and getting everything ready for them. Labor of love for the plants though.

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It seems the trees are always in transition, you just get them out in summer and then it's time to bring them in again!

[@bonsai_life_style]

too risky to have them out side.

[@nakullsathanas4038]

Your hair is like 🥶

[@katana24]

maybe you should keep the trees you already have, if you can't manage watering them propertly maybe you have too many trees, so don't make new trees if you don't have the time and space to do so.

[@haraldisdead]

That is the ugliest tree I've ever seen that might make you blind lol

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I might like the tree better if I was blind!!! Lol!

[@OliverJazzz]

Weird looking succulents have a habit of growing on you, first you think they are the most hideous things, next thing you know you find the peculiarly interesting. 😄

[@haraldisdead]

@@TheBonsaiZone I don't mean to say your work, just the species itself. But maybe you just have more courage than I do lol