Ficus Benjamina Repot

I repot my Ficus benjamina bonsai tree from a terra cotta training pot to a shallow, glazed bonsai pot. I give a few tips on how to repot trees and discuss: root pruning, securing trees to bonsai pots, and using bonsai substrate and sphagnum moss.

[@nathantyler5675]

I think the "slurry" looks good and its functional as well...Well done...Thanks for sharing...

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

Yes, the sphagnum slurry is functional. The aesthetic didn't appeal to me at first, but it's growing on me.

[@lisawagner6076]

I think it looks great! I love the pot! I just bought a set of ceramic drill bits and Target has bowls and plates for $5 and $10. They look exactly like your little pot there. I am going to try and drill some holes to make them a bonsai pot.

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

Thank you, much appreciated! The pot did indeed transform the tree into something I like much more now.
Great idea - that's a great way to save money, as bonsai pots can be kind of expensive. I remember watching a video where someone made some pots out of teacups using that method. I hope it works well for you.

[@Javanesetropicalbonsai]

Nice work❤

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

Thank you!

[@retorox1481]

I like it, especially the trunk.

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

Thank you. I'm surprised by how much the trunk has bulked up in two years.

[@garyjohnson2989]

Where r u located bro? Northwest...Seattle?

[@BonsaiNorthwest]

The Inland Northwest of the United States - northern Idaho (USDA Zone 6A). I was originally going to name the channel 'Bonsai Inland Northwest' but that seemed to long so I dropped the 'Inland'.