This is like watching my grandfather in his garden, telling me about all the secrets of gardening while tending to all his plants and vegetables when I was a kid. Bless his eternal soul and thank you especially for sharing YOUR knowledge Mr Chan!
My grandfather taught me much, as well..he passed 20 years ago, but I still take his knowledge and expand on it. It truly connects us to the generations that came before us.
The fact that I watched 30+ minutes about watering plants is a testament to this gentleman’s presentation skills. He’s lovely to watch - a knowledgeable, calming, presence in my queue. I’m happy to subscribe. 😊
My ficus was left behind in my room from march 6, 2020 and i failed to return because i got locked down coz of the pandemic.. 6 months later i got back home and found out that my ficus still fighting although partially withered.. Im so happy now coz it is returning to its former vigor.. For 6 months without watering and sunlight it survives..
Mr. Chan is becoming the exclusive source for learning bonsai care for me. He talks about the species of bonsai like friends. I want that kind of relationship with my plants too. Great teaching!!
master of bonsai since the 70's. Owns multiple nursery's adn published multiple books. still uses his thumb on a garden hose, very down to earth and humble man lol
I work in customer service. I don't have enough eye-rolls for this world. Customer: Do you have the [5qt Dalton] metal bowl? Me: Let me check. ... Sure! We have 5. Customer: Great! I'll get it. Is it microwave safe?
Same with animals.... a new neighbor of mine has a tiny little dog, which is always being carried around either in a bag or in the hand. She takes him outside only sometimes, because her spouse (after my recommendation) wants her to stop putting the dog on his potty! She then sets him on one spot of grass and picks him up as soon as he is done, or as soon as somebody comes around. Now I have a Rottweiler and an Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler), which I usually walk one by one. As soon as this tiny little dog from my neighbor sees my really good socialized dogs, he starts barking at them in a very angry way. Meanwhile, even my two very calm and socialized dogs are aggravated as soon as they see this dog. Off course they would never harm him but they would probably discipline him in a more doggy manner. But I suppose, that this aggressive hand full of dog will be killed by one of the other dogs in town, as soon as one of them comes around when he is outside. I guess, people aren't acquainted with noticing the needs of other living beings. They seem extreme egomaniacs mostly.
How could somebody buy such a long grown and expensive tree and forget to water it? It really must hurt the sellers soul (and that of any other bonsai lover).
:( i had my bonsai in my college town and i went for spring break vacation and the lockdown came... I am trying to revive my ginsent ficus bonsaiii but i think its dead now..
Yea I thought he was just low-key being sarcastic, "look... Water water water. That's pretty much all." Except for a few minor things that are optional. Water and sunlight.
Yah, the root system is sitting in those small pots with such little soil and other water retaining matter, they just can't store any water. I dont think they'd last a day in temps in the upper 90'sF or higher ciz they'd dry out so fast. It might not look as true bonsai artistic and authentic, but I'd rather just have them trimmed up & then leave them in a regular planting pot so I didn't have to baby them with water so much. Except for tradition, I don't understand why they can't just make bonsai pots deeper to hold more soil & perlite for longer water retention. I'd think more people might get into bonsai, but for so many, they're just too high maintenance. I'm considering putting 1 or 2 in my greenhouse/aviery I'm putting together, but they're not going to be in those tiny shallow bonsai pots. This guy's amazing though and he's a master at bonsai with a wealth of knowledge so I really appreciate his efforts in these videos.
@@ActinOut they will grow to vigerous if they are in to big pots. the confinement is the essence of what bonsai is. the size of the tree decides the size of pot.
I work at a nursery and we get harsh summers and can’t tell you how many people we get all the time that bring in dead plants from not watering but they also try to blame us that we gave them bad plants and then they get mad when we tell them they aren’t caring for the plant watering enough 🤦🏻♀️ also I love your videos Peter! Very helpful and thorough. 🪴🪴
I can 100% say some times IT IS the plant nursery fault I bought this gorgeous Hoya once (I have another one now same species that's been with me for 5+ years) and she died on me the first 2 weeks of having her like COMPLETELY died. It began just a day or so after I got her home and she just began dying (my guess according to what she told me at the nursery for care from overwatering) it will FOREVER piss me off that I was sold a plant very clearly doomed to die cause she just kept dying not matter what I tried, I have the exact same plant species now and have NEVER had a problem with the exact same care because I have SEVERAL Hoyas under my care and have pretty much never had one die on me like this before EVER, even some people consider complicated to keep. So yeah plant nurseries some times don't know shit not always but some times.
I recently bought a juniper bonsai. I had one a couple years ago and it died on me. I really wish I would have known how delicate this plant is. I'm glad you have made these videos for those who just dont know how to care for them. Watching your videos makes me feel that everything will be ok if I follow these important steps to taking care of this beautiful plant. Its Art! I Love it! Thank you!
It's more than just a plant if you think about it. It's a breathing, eating, drinking and sunbathing tree. I call it the BEDS method. Think of how trees live getting sun daily and just soaking up rain. Newer trees when planted tend to get fresh fertilizer to grow if you ever see during the spring time on contact workers bring fresh fertilizer to sights to help growth. Soon enough depending on the age it won't need as much up keep. Bonsai trees need steady routine up keep for about 10 years. You've got this!
@@s10polozoff Depends upon the tree's environment. Indoor juniper will need less than outdoor, but the single most important part of watering any coniferous tree is well-draining soil, especially for juniper and pine trees. If you drive around America, you will commonly see wild conifers growing strong on embankments, mountain-sides... any location featuring a change in elevation. This is indeed due to the ability for the water to drain past the roots, instead of sitting on them. Conifers simply cannot drink the same amount of water as most deciduous, or broad-leaf plants. If drainage is adequate, then consider the season, and ambient temperature. Hotter climates require more water. Spring and summer require more water. I have had many juniper bonsai, and not one of them could be over-watered if drainage was optimal. However, junipers in full-sunlight, amidst the full heat of summer also never appeared to need daily watering, either. A soaking every other day seems more than enough in Indiana. In Georgia and Florida, maybe daily, but it also rains almost daily in Floridian summer. Hope this helps.
Advice for when you're leaving your plants for a holiday. Use a tub or the kitchen sink. Place the plants on a towel next to it with the towel draped down into the tub/sink. Fill the tub or sink with water to the brim and make sure to soak the entire towel and all the plants on top of it. The adhesive quality of the H2O molecule together with evaporation from the plants will ensure that the water in the towel gets replaced. I've done this several times for up to 2-3 weeks without fail. My plants even seem to do better when I'm away.
"Adhesive quality" ≈ surface tension - Enable plants to "draw" water to great heights... - "how* plants" move roads or break concrete slabs.... - "reason" largest of ships float...
Watching his videos feels like a friend who is passionate, explaining the tips and tricks they've learned over the years. Thanks so much for your content.
My dad is an avid bonsai grower, and I feel that I should really learn how to grow and care for bonsai so that I can take care of his beloved trees if they eventually pass to me. I've always found bonsai very beautiful, and the time and care put into their creation is wonderful. Your videos are very informative - thank you for sharing some of your knowledge :)
I hope you and your dad have have foung mutual enjoyment in Bonsai. I hope at least one of my offspring will show an interest. I keep baiting them, but so far no one has shown an interest in my "funny bushes".
Fertilizer composition: Spring - High N, low P, low K (e.g. 10, 7 ,7 or 12, 5, 7) Autum - Low N, high P, high K (e.g. 3, 10, 15) Feeding info starts at 24:20
Fertilizer is not food. Bonsai trees use fertilizer as supplemental nutrition so that their *photosynthesis will create sugars and carbs* to feed themselves and grow.
I just got a bonsai tree about two weeks ago and have been surching internet for advice. This is one of the best videos I've come across. I literally went out and bought a tray and some of the pebbles for the water. It's a brilliant idea. Looking forward to watching more videos. So far he makes the most sense out of any other video I've seen. I see a lot of people saying not to over water, as well, like some people had mentioned, but I like his method of going back 3 times. I will be doing this.
Those who aren't educated enough to know to water potted plants should not have potted plants, especially bonsai trees that need even more care than your everyday potted plants. I too forget to water my potted indoor plants occasionally, but never for long enough to harm them. I've been known to water the potted plants of others when I spot them. I'm a plant lover and no plant should suffer needlessly.
@@halkael2317 Yeah, all you need to get a little miniature human to care for is a little sexy time at the right time. No experience, no education, no skills necessary. This is why child protective services and similar services exist. I don't have kids simply because I have yet to find anyone who can put up with me. I am, a bit odd. Eccentric you might say. Any kid of mine would probably be just as much a handful as I was as a kid, and I wasn't an easy kid to raise lol.
Touche' Corona lmao... thats why I have tropicals and cacti... no plants that need daily attention. At least I know my limits. (I also dont have kids, might forget to water them too haha) I have NEVER killed a plant from lack of watering. So, no... its not “just as bad”
Touche' Corona lmao... dont get me wrong, the reason I dont have kids is NOT because I forgot to water them... but the number “could be” higher in my house... (just joking, of course!!)
Fountain of wisdom and knowledge! I'm 23 and am about to get my first bonsai in a few days from Bonsais of New Zealand. Can't wait to virtually have you along for the ride!
I love Mr. Chans way of speaking. I could listen to him for hours. Clear and precise expression while being pleasant at the same time is a skill very few people actually posess.
I have owned a garden center for 13 years. I would say 90 percent of people don't know that you have to water correctly, and that over-watering is often the killer. People look shocked, utterly stunned, when I tell them to stick their finger in the soil to see if it is wet or dry, it's as if I have just given them the answer to life's meaning.
You are amazing, God gave you a gift and you fully received it and share it with others. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your kind heart and fruitful knowledge!
@@quicksilvertears921 "I watered it weekly but I think the roots got too dry and I think I over trimmed it. Poor little thing." Pretty much the common beginner mistakes. 1. Never water, or work on a tree, on a schedule... except the tree's schedule, which is hard to determine. You don't drink water because it is 3pm, but because you are thirsty, don't you? It is the same for a tree. But don't let it get too thirsty. The balance is hard to find. Your watch or your calendar doesn't give you the answer, only observation will. Check the soil and the tree at least in the morning and in the evening if your job schedule doesn't allow for more. 2. There are tricks to know when a tree needs water. First you have electronic devices that can measure moisture in the soil. Very handy when you start with horticulture. Unfortunately they don't work well with free draining soils, but they work quite well with compost. Then you have wooden chopsticks. Plant it in the ground, wait a couple of minutes, see if the wood gets moist: likely enough water, if it stays dry: very likely in need of water. You can also stick a finger in the soil. The dorsal side of your fingers is very sensitive to moisture and temperature. Once you get more used to your bonsai placing the dorsal side of your fingers on the soil is sufficient to get an idea if the soil is damp, moist, or dry. Moist soil is a bit like air-conditioned: very pleasant. Damp usually feels too cold or too hot, depending on the direct sun shine on the pot. Dry feels... well, dry. There is also the color of the soil that can give you a hint. If you need, fill a small container with some soil, wet it, see what color it turns, let it dry out, notice its dry color. Finally, for pots you can easily lift alone you have the weight feeling. Damp soil weighs more than moist soil, which weighs more than dry soil. Once you get used to the "right" weight, lifting the pot gives you a hint. No need for a scale, your hands are sensitive enough. 3. Hide your shears, cutters, secateurs, saws, etc during the first year. Keeping the blades away from your bonsai in the months following its purchase is among the healthiest things you can do for your tree. I know it is tempting to try out all these cool techniques, and use those expensive tools... But no, learn how to appreciate the use of a cheap watering can and even cheaper chopsticks. It is amazing how quickly watering goes from boring to exciting once you see new shoots popping out. Then you can start with a bit of chemistry and add some fertilizer, see how the tree reacts, and so on. After some months your tree will explode in health and you can start with some careful pruning. 4. Visit a garden center, buy some cheap garden plants and keep them in their pots. Experience on them, not on your expensive little tree. Maybe you will kill your garden plants, but it is not the end of the world if you learn something from your mistakes. If you are lucky you end up with a beautiful bonsai you have built by yourself, priceless... and still have learned lessons for your purchased bonsai. Good luck with your next tree.
Thanks so much! Luckily I did not buy an expensive bonsai tree to start. I know my skills are lacking so it was just a tiny garden evergreen. Less than $10.00. I will try again and follow your advice. I can see where I made many mistakes as a beginner. Learning is fun though.
@@quicksilvertears921 You are welcome. If it can save you a bunch of seasons... I believe I made pretty much every beginner mistake, except giving up 😉. Learning is fun, you are so right, and such a pleasure with teachers like Peter. Good luck with your next trees.
I’ve spent 3 month learning about bonsai care from many sources but the best information has been this channel. Thank you so much for all your knowledge your passing. .......time for my first bonsai
No one told to water the tree and you still call her ... this dear lady. I love your videos and just adore your tone when you tell your stories or give advise. Please continue to care for the sad dry trees your customers come in with.
Peter, You are the absolute "Best" at Bonsai, and all involved. Thank you so much for doing all these videos over the past years. Well done my friend, well done.....and again, thank you.
Thanks for this informative lecture video on how to water and fertilize your bonsai tree. As a beginner I do know plants need watering and fertilizing it’s the when that I not sure of. Your lecture explains it all. Thank you Peter, it has been most helpful. 🙏🙏🙏
just got seriously interested.. now i see bonsai every where when i go walking...collected 1 beach , 2 red oak , and a few pine. now im waiting for some warmer weather so i can go collect 2 yamadori..??..larger than what Ive already collected...realy like your vidios..might add im starting a little late... am 71..
I can relate. I see all trees differently now- I notice their shape, whether the trunk is bent, leaf details, symmetry, textures. I'm brand new to this amazing hobby; what a great teacher to have!
I think this post is really helpful. I bought my first bonsai recently and although I did a little research about caring for it I was watering it using a little can each day around the trunk and pot generally in the same way as you would water a house plant. The bonsai is a flowering tea and it really wasn't doing well. No new shoots and the leaves were starting to become dull, had white spots and more than I expected were dropping from the tree. After watching this video I realised that these plants need a really good watering, not just a soak around the top of the plant. Within days the tree has new stools, the leave are glossy and no leaves are falling off that shouldn't. I think we all know plants need water but sometimes it is how you do things that make the difference. I am really thankful that posts like this are available because not everyone is an expert but with help on the little things like this keeping bonsai alive and healthy is not that difficult at all.
Thank you sir not only for your commitment to these wonderful plants,But the fact that you wish to share your life’s work with the world is selfless!!!I myself make artificial bonsai trees and they are beautiful,But you grow the real deal!!HUGE RESPECT!!!
I've loved watching your videos for several months now, and they've given me courage to buy my first bonsai: a young golden gate ficus with an informal upright shape that I love! I can't wait to care for it, tend it, and wait for aerial roots to grow!
I know you meant no disrespect to the poor lady, Peter, but that would make a great t-shirt in the bonsai world; picture a shriveled up bonsai with "no one told me I needed to water it." Bless😅 Thanks for another great video Peter.
Thank you so very much Sir, for that enjoyable presentation of a very important subject! It seems that there is no end of sources from which to purchase bonsai, but practically none of them adequately and clearly explain the proper amount of water and/or fertilizer to give the plant. Much appreciation!
I used to do the same thing with my hose but we then got one with the twister thing at the end that changes the spray level for you and can turn it all the way off too. I really love Japanese brass watering cans with long pipes and fine spray. The craftsmanship that goes into them is incredible. I have been investigating solutions to automatically water Bonsai when away on holiday.
What a great video, I think this is the first proper video i've ever seen about watering bonsai, he gives so much detail, and also mentions common mistakes. I don't think customers under or overwater by bad intent, it's just because they are badly informed. Getting properly informed before getting a bonsai is essential in order to try to prevent making these common mistakes, and losing your bonsai in the process.
heygeno1951 it drives me crazy when I get customers who have clearly neglected their plant come back wanting their money back because it is somehow my fault that the didn’t water their plant
It’s good for business. Ok you know how to water, buy another try again. Oh this time you forgot to feed. Buy another. I need to get in the bonsai business
Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom, it is greatly appreciated, not only on this video but all of them. I remember my first tropical fish tank. Thinking I had done everything perfectly, I was completely destroyed when I lost my first tank, I learned from that and it never happened again. There were only books back then and miss a beat, just a few words, you've got it wrong! The method of learning now is much different and exponentially better. I am much more cautious these days about caring for living matter and the responsibility involved which is why I am taking my time and learning from a master. Once again, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience.
This was so cute! I never heard someone give so many useful tips on watering and how to water, and what to water with. I never even thought that needed to be taught, but I loved listening to it.
Peter is the man. He is the samurai of bonsai, if that makes sense. He’s more than a master. Thanks peter for all the videos. Can you do more videos on root pruning, and cover red woods more ? Also I enjoyed how you covered reverse osmosis
You are’s fantastic teacher !!! Loved the topic of this video... very good for beginners and old timers . Could keep watching you at work . So much to learn from you 😊
this guy (along with the channel eastern leaf) saved my bonsai back when my parents came back from the nursery with a bonsai tree instead of the monstera or yucca that i asked for. noe shes looking as healthy as ever! i named her gin as she is a ficus microcarpa ginseng. i just had her pruned again today (:
I live in central NSW Australia, we are in the middle of a long hot summer & a serve drought, we were surrounded by bush fires for months. Our lawn is dead & turned to dust, garden flower plants just wilt & die. The only surviving greenery we have are my roses (which I water illegally late at night by watering can😉) & my Bonsais on my verandah. I love my bonsais & roses.
I came in to this video thinking that there were big differences in daily care of a bonsai than your normal pot plant, but I had no idea people were so clueless on how to take care of these little works of art. I thought that the concept of plants needing water was universaly understood.
I know it is three years later, but it never cease to suprise me what people don't know or maybe, rather, what they claim have not know. They had to have seen the tree/plant was "sick", why wait until it is kindling. "Well I was on vacation / holiday,, for two months. "
I almost killed my bonsai orange tree, living in the uk too. I was watering like I do with my plants, when the soil feels dry (far from the daily watering advised!). This is the most helpful video on watering bonsais that I found online. Thank you sir
Thank you as always for sharing your lifetime of knowledge and experience. I learn such a lot from every video you make and I am very grateful for every single one.
Hi it’s Oct 4 2022. I came back to learn again. I’m new at this. So this video has helped me a lot. Sent a bonsai to my niece in Texas so sent this video to her as well Thank you for your teaching
Hey just stumbled upon your channel i wanted to learn everything about how to carr for a bonsia and i love how infinitive you are and how straight forword you are definitely subscribing
Part-way through the video, I thought, "Oh, no -- I'll never take a vacation / go on holiday again!" [Now after watching the whole video, I'm drafting a list of "reliable persons" and back to thinking of times away]. Great information -- Thank you.
Thank you for your video, very helpful! I got a bonsai tree towards the end of fall last year and I was watering it every day, but then the leaves started to turn brown, so I thought I was over watering it. So I started to do every other day, the leaves were still getting brown, so I started to do once or twice a week. The instructions that came with it were very vague and not helpful so I was just guessing. It survived the whole winter with once or twice a week, then in mid spring of this year we had a really warm day and since my house was locked up while I was gone and the AC off the house got to 80 degrees. In the period of 10 hours while I was gone the bonsai tree was completely brown dried up. After watching your video I realized that once or twice a week during the winter where it was colder and damper was probably fine, but that I need to up my watering when it turns to spring. I just got another tree yesterday, so fingers crossed I get it right this time!
Thank you so much for explaining the reasons for each care and task. It was very informative and easy to understand and worth watching every minute of this video.
So great, just love these videos. I'm working my way through the vast library you have provided and have started my first nursery find bonsai. Thank you so much.
When going on holiday, I put my plants, also Bonsais, in my bath tub, but elevated about 30 cm. I then fill the bath tub untill beneath the plants at about 25 to 28 cm. Then I water all plants with the shower from the top, just like rain, until the soil is completely wet. Finally, I take a cotton yarn, soak it in the water, and then put one end in the pot and the other end in the bath tub water. Every pot receives 6 such yarns, that go to the bottom of the tub. As my bathroom is flooded with light, but only with direct sun in the morning hours, this seems to be the right place especially in summer. I also open the window slightly. This works for me and it seems the best way, when I am away for more than a week.If I only leave for 5 to 8 days, I simply place the pots in the bath tub and water them with the shower like rain, until the soil ist soaked.
I got my first Golden Gate Ficus and I love it I wanted to say thank you for all the great info I'm learning a lot from a master thank you. look forward to more of your videos.
I just need to tell you how awesome you are! I've loved bonsai since I was quite small, but I've been worried about proper care. You make it so easy with your videos! I'm now going to try one to start. Who knows, maybe I'll do well and end up with a bonsai garden! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I have to say your knowledge and your wisdom and your humbleness is so amazing. i was home schooled all through early childhood till middle school and my favorite time was learning about china and Japan and the history and culture and bonsai and the craftman ship and care and patience it takes to care for bonsai is so beautiful. I love your videos and wish you were in the US because i would be at your nursery everyday. I will continue watching your videos and soaking in as much knowledge from you as possible. i have started collecting plants around the 200 acres behind my house and using them as bonsai. You videos inspire me and make me want many many more bonsai. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and your knowledge.
@@peterchan3100 nice to meet you and i do i love every second of it. getting more serious about it now amd its like my me time to relax after a long day
Be kind with your comments. I know I need detailed guidance. I’m not the sharpest tool in the tool shed either. I’m only going to start my first bonsai tree. This bonsai master is wonderful and he is very detailed with instruction which I need.
Thankyou so much for this very informative video. I'm a beginner and have learnt so much. I put fine gravel on top like I see in nurseries here in Australia. I notice water just flows off, so I need to keep adding more water. You have put me in the right direction. I am so grateful. Also you answered my question about fertilizing. Thanks again.❤️🌹
"Make sure the soil is always damp" Me: *walkes up to my bonsai and other plants* *taps the soil* > Soil dry af *grabs little watering can and starts watering the bejesus out of them* "You keep it where it gets maximum light" Me: Moves two thirds of my plants from their dark corners into the light
Make sure they don't get burnt remember bonsi is a miniature tree it's ment to be in full light were as other plants grow in partial light even under some trees
I am very glad that I started with a normal oak sapling. This summer it was suffering from intense heat, and a white funghus on the leafs. It lost its leafs and completely recovered when weather turned normal again.. Oaks need water, like all trees, but they are very tough.
Thanks! Today i got a bonsai tree shapped like a person from my grandparents! I fell in love with it rl fast, but i know nothing about taking care of it and i don't want it to die. This was helpful! Subscribed
Just got my bonsai seeds and a beautiful likkle tree been 25 years wanting some and now gonna grow my own and hopefully keep the one that was bought for me alive kicking growing and as beautiful as it is
Many of us don't have the ability to monitor our bonsai as much as necessary (job) particularly through the hottest part of the summer. I have found that instead of using copper wire to anchor my trees into their pots, instead I use twine. I run the twine through my drainage holes and tie to the root ball and run the ends back out of the drainage holes. That way I can use the twine as a wick system for watering. On the hottest days I have the pot propped up over a tray of water with the twine hanging down in the water and it wicks up water all day keeping the rootball moist. This is really good for free draining mixes. You may have to use bigger screens on your drainage holes to allow the twine to pass through. I don't use screens that much, I usually cover the drainage holes with straw before adding my potting mix.
This is like watching my grandfather in his garden, telling me about all the secrets of gardening while tending to all his plants and vegetables when I was a kid. Bless his eternal soul and thank you especially for sharing YOUR knowledge Mr Chan!
Wonderful message and comment ❤️❤️❤️
Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man,God Bless!!
My grandfather taught me much, as well..he passed 20 years ago, but I still take his knowledge and expand on it. It truly connects us to the generations that came before us.
I wish i had this kind of relationship with my grandfather, never took care of me as a child.
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“Not as silly as this dear lady” kindest roast ever
We all know he meant “this dumb bitch”
@@averagerooster5406 He's probably not familiar with the concept of a Karen
Hhdhhvdhhhhhhhhhiii
@@averagerooster5406 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Call someone an idiot without calling them an idiot 😅
The fact that I watched 30+ minutes about watering plants is a testament to this gentleman’s presentation skills. He’s lovely to watch - a knowledgeable, calming, presence in my queue. I’m happy to subscribe. 😊
@@thehutch7728 had to watch in 2x though
My ficus was left behind in my room from march 6, 2020 and i failed to return because i got locked down coz of the pandemic.. 6 months later i got back home and found out that my ficus still fighting although partially withered.. Im so happy now coz it is returning to its former vigor.. For 6 months without watering and sunlight it survives..
Ficus really are champions. I'm glad your tree made it :)
Thank God!!Im so happy to hear it survived,Best to you and you little buddy!!
Hey wanna give an update on your ficus? 🥺❤
Update on the ficus?
Your ficus must be fighting his life to see you again. Happy endings😆👍🏻
I’ve waited for this lesson. I’m relatively new to this hobby and nothing beats learning from a master. Very informative as usual.
It's a surprisingly big community and most everyone is happy to share information with other's.
Very true
I agree 👍 bonsai and airplants hobby it's the food for my soul .
Jake Ryan Oliganga this isn’t a hobby, it’s a lifestyle
Do these rules apply to Junipers as well?
Mr. Chan is becoming the exclusive source for learning bonsai care for me. He talks about the species of bonsai like friends. I want that kind of relationship with my plants too. Great teaching!!
master of bonsai since the 70's. Owns multiple nursery's adn published multiple books. still uses his thumb on a garden hose, very down to earth and humble man lol
“No one told me I needed to water the tree!”
Hilarious.
🤣🤣😂😂
I was a garden centre manager for a number of years. I think you would be shocked how common this level of stupidity is.
I work in customer service. I don't have enough eye-rolls for this world.
Customer: Do you have the [5qt Dalton] metal bowl?
Me: Let me check. ... Sure! We have 5.
Customer: Great! I'll get it. Is it microwave safe?
I think some people do not believe that bonsai plants are real plants!
Same with animals.... a new neighbor of mine has a tiny little dog, which is always being carried around either in a bag or in the hand. She takes him outside only sometimes, because her spouse (after my recommendation) wants her to stop putting the dog on his potty! She then sets him on one spot of grass and picks him up as soon as he is done, or as soon as somebody comes around. Now I have a Rottweiler and an Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler), which I usually walk one by one. As soon as this tiny little dog from my neighbor sees my really good socialized dogs, he starts barking at them in a very angry way. Meanwhile, even my two very calm and socialized dogs are aggravated as soon as they see this dog. Off course they would never harm him but they would probably discipline him in a more doggy manner. But I suppose, that this aggressive hand full of dog will be killed by one of the other dogs in town, as soon as one of them comes around when he is outside.
I guess, people aren't acquainted with noticing the needs of other living beings. They seem extreme egomaniacs mostly.
I really admire this guy. He is giving out all of his knowledge for free. You can tell he's not holding back any secrets
I love that you explained basic photosynthesis, it put a smile on my face.
Did so immediately after saying he wasn't going to explain it. Bless him
How could somebody buy such a long grown and expensive tree and forget to water it? It really must hurt the sellers soul (and that of any other bonsai lover).
wurzelwaerk big Factz
Maybe the lady tought it was a plastic tree.
:( i had my bonsai in my college town and i went for spring break vacation and the lockdown came... I am trying to revive my ginsent ficus bonsaiii but i think its dead now..
@@nickzouk1163 Was it alive??
@@wooferjr169 sadly no...
You are a phenomenal teacher you have the gift. And I can say that confidently because this was a long video and I was disappointed when it ended 😊
I often feel that long videos can become boring - like the lectures we used to have in college!
Well said,I was sad it ended as well!!!
This guy is hilarious!! I love his sense of humor. Dry. I am enjoying this video so much!! Thank you!
Alternative title:
"Bonsai enthusiast tells you 1,481 times to water your damn trees"
Yea I thought he was just low-key being sarcastic, "look... Water water water. That's pretty much all." Except for a few minor things that are optional. Water and sunlight.
Yah, the root system is sitting in those small pots with such little soil and other water retaining matter, they just can't store any water. I dont think they'd last a day in temps in the upper 90'sF or higher ciz they'd dry out so fast. It might not look as true bonsai artistic and authentic, but I'd rather just have them trimmed up & then leave them in a regular planting pot so I didn't have to baby them with water so much. Except for tradition, I don't understand why they can't just make bonsai pots deeper to hold more soil & perlite for longer water retention. I'd think more people might get into bonsai, but for so many, they're just too high maintenance. I'm considering putting 1 or 2 in my greenhouse/aviery I'm putting together, but they're not going to be in those tiny shallow bonsai pots. This guy's amazing though and he's a master at bonsai with a wealth of knowledge so I really appreciate his efforts in these videos.
@@ActinOut they will grow to vigerous if they are in to big pots. the confinement is the essence of what bonsai is. the size of the tree decides the size of pot.
Enthusiast? This guy a master at his craft
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I work at a nursery and we get harsh summers and can’t tell you how many people we get all the time that bring in dead plants from not watering but they also try to blame us that we gave them bad plants and then they get mad when we tell them they aren’t caring for the plant watering enough 🤦🏻♀️ also I love your videos Peter! Very helpful and thorough. 🪴🪴
I can 100% say some times IT IS the plant nursery fault I bought this gorgeous Hoya once (I have another one now same species that's been with me for 5+ years) and she died on me the first 2 weeks of having her like COMPLETELY died. It began just a day or so after I got her home and she just began dying (my guess according to what she told me at the nursery for care from overwatering) it will FOREVER piss me off that I was sold a plant very clearly doomed to die cause she just kept dying not matter what I tried, I have the exact same plant species now and have NEVER had a problem with the exact same care because I have SEVERAL Hoyas under my care and have pretty much never had one die on me like this before EVER, even some people consider complicated to keep. So yeah plant nurseries some times don't know shit not always but some times.
I recently bought a juniper bonsai. I had one a couple years ago and it died on me. I really wish I would have known how delicate this plant is. I'm glad you have made these videos for those who just dont know how to care for them. Watching your videos makes me feel that everything will be ok if I follow these important steps to taking care of this beautiful plant. Its Art! I Love it! Thank you!
It's more than just a plant if you think about it. It's a breathing, eating, drinking and sunbathing tree. I call it the BEDS method. Think of how trees live getting sun daily and just soaking up rain. Newer trees when planted tend to get fresh fertilizer to grow if you ever see during the spring time on contact workers bring fresh fertilizer to sights to help growth. Soon enough depending on the age it won't need as much up keep. Bonsai trees need steady routine up keep for about 10 years. You've got this!
How often to water juniper ?? It is ok to stay dry, but afraid overwatering. But what would the ideal?
@@s10polozoff Depends upon the tree's environment.
Indoor juniper will need less than outdoor, but the single most important part of watering any coniferous tree is well-draining soil, especially for juniper and pine trees.
If you drive around America, you will commonly see wild conifers growing strong on embankments, mountain-sides... any location featuring a change in elevation. This is indeed due to the ability for the water to drain past the roots, instead of sitting on them. Conifers simply cannot drink the same amount of water as most deciduous, or broad-leaf plants.
If drainage is adequate, then consider the season, and ambient temperature. Hotter climates require more water. Spring and summer require more water.
I have had many juniper bonsai, and not one of them could be over-watered if drainage was optimal. However, junipers in full-sunlight, amidst the full heat of summer also never appeared to need daily watering, either. A soaking every other day seems more than enough in Indiana. In Georgia and Florida, maybe daily, but it also rains almost daily in Floridian summer.
Hope this helps.
Advice for when you're leaving your plants for a holiday. Use a tub or the kitchen sink. Place the plants on a towel next to it with the towel draped down into the tub/sink. Fill the tub or sink with water to the brim and make sure to soak the entire towel and all the plants on top of it. The adhesive quality of the H2O molecule together with evaporation from the plants will ensure that the water in the towel gets replaced. I've done this several times for up to 2-3 weeks without fail. My plants even seem to do better when I'm away.
That's basically a giant size version of the wicking device, yeah!
so you leave the plants inside out of the sun?
"Adhesive quality" ≈ surface tension
- Enable plants to "draw" water to great heights...
- "how* plants" move roads or break concrete slabs....
- "reason" largest of ships float...
@@ivy_47 yeah the same...
Not a bad idea, but I have 175 plants, I don’t think I have a big enough sink 🥺
Watching his videos feels like a friend who is passionate, explaining the tips and tricks they've learned over the years. Thanks so much for your content.
My dad is an avid bonsai grower, and I feel that I should really learn how to grow and care for bonsai so that I can take care of his beloved trees if they eventually pass to me. I've always found bonsai very beautiful, and the time and care put into their creation is wonderful. Your videos are very informative - thank you for sharing some of your knowledge :)
I hope you and your dad have have foung mutual enjoyment in Bonsai. I hope at least one of my offspring will show an interest. I keep baiting them, but so far no one has shown an interest in my "funny bushes".
He seems like such a kind man and a wonderful teacher
Fertilizer composition:
Spring - High N, low P, low K (e.g. 10, 7 ,7 or 12, 5, 7)
Autum - Low N, high P, high K (e.g. 3, 10, 15)
Feeding info starts at 24:20
doing the lords work
The hero we needed when shopping for food.
Fertilizer is not food. Bonsai trees use fertilizer as supplemental nutrition so that their *photosynthesis will create sugars and carbs* to feed themselves and grow.
I just got a bonsai tree about two weeks ago and have been surching internet for advice. This is one of the best videos I've come across. I literally went out and bought a tray and some of the pebbles for the water. It's a brilliant idea. Looking forward to watching more videos. So far he makes the most sense out of any other video I've seen. I see a lot of people saying not to over water, as well, like some people had mentioned, but I like his method of going back 3 times. I will be doing this.
Still got your bonsai Banana?
Sad that people need to be told to water plants. I'm bad at forgetting to water my plants, but at least I know I need to.
Those who aren't educated enough to know to water potted plants should not have potted plants, especially bonsai trees that need even more care than your everyday potted plants. I too forget to water my potted indoor plants occasionally, but never for long enough to harm them. I've been known to water the potted plants of others when I spot them. I'm a plant lover and no plant should suffer needlessly.
@@NotSoCrazyNinja true, yet unfortunately, they are aloud to have children!
(I don't have kids because I can barely look after plants! Lmao )
@@halkael2317 Yeah, all you need to get a little miniature human to care for is a little sexy time at the right time. No experience, no education, no skills necessary. This is why child protective services and similar services exist. I don't have kids simply because I have yet to find anyone who can put up with me. I am, a bit odd. Eccentric you might say. Any kid of mine would probably be just as much a handful as I was as a kid, and I wasn't an easy kid to raise lol.
Touche' Corona lmao... thats why I have tropicals and cacti... no plants that need daily attention. At least I know my limits. (I also dont have kids, might forget to water them too haha)
I have NEVER killed a plant from lack of watering. So, no... its not “just as bad”
Touche' Corona lmao... dont get me wrong, the reason I dont have kids is NOT because I forgot to water them... but the number “could be” higher in my house... (just joking, of course!!)
Fountain of wisdom and knowledge! I'm 23 and am about to get my first bonsai in a few days from Bonsais of New Zealand. Can't wait to virtually have you along for the ride!
Im a professional arborist and this guy is literally teaching me on a Rain Day i love it!
I love Mr. Chans way of speaking. I could listen to him for hours. Clear and precise expression while being pleasant at the same time is a skill very few people actually posess.
I have owned a garden center for 13 years. I would say 90 percent of people don't know that you have to water correctly, and that over-watering is often the killer. People look shocked, utterly stunned, when I tell them to stick their finger in the soil to see if it is wet or dry, it's as if I have just given them the answer to life's meaning.
You are amazing, God gave you a gift and you fully received it and share it with others. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your kind heart and fruitful knowledge!
I needed this lesson. I was not watering my little tree enough. I was afraid of overwatering it. I think you might have just saved it's little life.
Sadly...It died. Well I will try again. It was my first attempt and I am excited to try to start a bonsai again after my vacation.
@Albert Jackson I watered it weekly but I think the roots got too dry and I think I over trimmed it. Poor little thing.
@@quicksilvertears921 "I watered it weekly but I think the roots got too dry and I think I over trimmed it. Poor little thing."
Pretty much the common beginner mistakes.
1. Never water, or work on a tree, on a schedule... except the tree's schedule, which is hard to determine. You don't drink water because it is 3pm, but because you are thirsty, don't you? It is the same for a tree. But don't let it get too thirsty. The balance is hard to find. Your watch or your calendar doesn't give you the answer, only observation will. Check the soil and the tree at least in the morning and in the evening if your job schedule doesn't allow for more.
2. There are tricks to know when a tree needs water. First you have electronic devices that can measure moisture in the soil. Very handy when you start with horticulture. Unfortunately they don't work well with free draining soils, but they work quite well with compost. Then you have wooden chopsticks. Plant it in the ground, wait a couple of minutes, see if the wood gets moist: likely enough water, if it stays dry: very likely in need of water. You can also stick a finger in the soil. The dorsal side of your fingers is very sensitive to moisture and temperature. Once you get more used to your bonsai placing the dorsal side of your fingers on the soil is sufficient to get an idea if the soil is damp, moist, or dry. Moist soil is a bit like air-conditioned: very pleasant. Damp usually feels too cold or too hot, depending on the direct sun shine on the pot. Dry feels... well, dry. There is also the color of the soil that can give you a hint. If you need, fill a small container with some soil, wet it, see what color it turns, let it dry out, notice its dry color. Finally, for pots you can easily lift alone you have the weight feeling. Damp soil weighs more than moist soil, which weighs more than dry soil. Once you get used to the "right" weight, lifting the pot gives you a hint. No need for a scale, your hands are sensitive enough.
3. Hide your shears, cutters, secateurs, saws, etc during the first year. Keeping the blades away from your bonsai in the months following its purchase is among the healthiest things you can do for your tree. I know it is tempting to try out all these cool techniques, and use those expensive tools... But no, learn how to appreciate the use of a cheap watering can and even cheaper chopsticks. It is amazing how quickly watering goes from boring to exciting once you see new shoots popping out. Then you can start with a bit of chemistry and add some fertilizer, see how the tree reacts, and so on. After some months your tree will explode in health and you can start with some careful pruning.
4. Visit a garden center, buy some cheap garden plants and keep them in their pots. Experience on them, not on your expensive little tree. Maybe you will kill your garden plants, but it is not the end of the world if you learn something from your mistakes. If you are lucky you end up with a beautiful bonsai you have built by yourself, priceless... and still have learned lessons for your purchased bonsai.
Good luck with your next tree.
Thanks so much! Luckily I did not buy an expensive bonsai tree to start. I know my skills are lacking so it was just a tiny garden evergreen. Less than $10.00. I will try again and follow your advice. I can see where I made many mistakes as a beginner. Learning is fun though.
@@quicksilvertears921 You are welcome. If it can save you a bunch of seasons... I believe I made pretty much every beginner mistake, except giving up 😉. Learning is fun, you are so right, and such a pleasure with teachers like Peter. Good luck with your next trees.
I’ve spent 3 month learning about bonsai care from many sources but the best information has been this channel. Thank you so much for all your knowledge your passing. .......time for my first bonsai
I just bought my first bonsai thank you for the content :) I really want it to grow healthy and beautiful that’s what they were made for
No one told to water the tree and you still call her ... this dear lady. I love your videos and just adore your tone when you tell your stories or give advise. Please continue to care for the sad dry trees your customers come in with.
I like when you show us how to use the ole thumb on the hose trick.
Ive just purchased my first bonsai, A seven year old elm and i think I know enough now to keep it alive and thriving thank you
Peter, You are the absolute "Best" at Bonsai, and all involved. Thank you so much for doing all these videos over the past years. Well done my friend, well done.....and again, thank you.
Thank you for your encouragement
Thanks for this informative lecture video on how to water and fertilize your bonsai tree. As a beginner I do know plants need watering and fertilizing it’s the when that I not sure of. Your lecture explains it all. Thank you Peter, it has been most helpful. 🙏🙏🙏
just got seriously interested.. now i see bonsai every where when i go walking...collected 1 beach , 2 red oak , and a few pine. now im waiting for some warmer weather so i can go collect 2 yamadori..??..larger than what Ive already collected...realy like your vidios..might add im starting a little late... am 71..
john boettjer way to go John!!
I can relate. I see all trees differently now- I notice their shape, whether the trunk is bent, leaf details, symmetry, textures. I'm brand new to this amazing hobby; what a great teacher to have!
My man out here keepin it real
It’s been a year - how are you doing? Did you get your yamadori?
It’s King Julien telling me how to care for a Bonsai Tree. My life is complete!!
Your field of red maple at 19:10 min looks really stunning.
Mitha Mitha , I know. As soon as I saw that, I knew my next click is looking for a red maple bonsai plant to buy.
I think this post is really helpful. I bought my first bonsai recently and although I did a little research about caring for it I was watering it using a little can each day around the trunk and pot generally in the same way as you would water a house plant. The bonsai is a flowering tea and it really wasn't doing well. No new shoots and the leaves were starting to become dull, had white spots and more than I expected were dropping from the tree. After watching this video I realised that these plants need a really good watering, not just a soak around the top of the plant. Within days the tree has new stools, the leave are glossy and no leaves are falling off that shouldn't. I think we all know plants need water but sometimes it is how you do things that make the difference. I am really thankful that posts like this are available because not everyone is an expert but with help on the little things like this keeping bonsai alive and healthy is not that difficult at all.
Thank you sir not only for your commitment to these wonderful plants,But the fact that you wish to share your life’s work with the world is selfless!!!I myself make artificial bonsai trees and they are beautiful,But you grow the real deal!!HUGE RESPECT!!!
I've loved watching your videos for several months now, and they've given me courage to buy my first bonsai: a young golden gate ficus with an informal upright shape that I love! I can't wait to care for it, tend it, and wait for aerial roots to grow!
I know you meant no disrespect to the poor lady, Peter, but that would make a great t-shirt in the bonsai world; picture a shriveled up bonsai with "no one told me I needed to water it." Bless😅
Thanks for another great video Peter.
Thank you so very much Sir, for that enjoyable presentation of a very important subject! It seems that there is no end of sources from which to purchase bonsai, but practically none of them adequately and clearly explain the proper amount of water and/or fertilizer to give the plant. Much appreciation!
I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us throughout the world ! I am in Pennsylvania and one day I hope to visit
Herons 🤗
I used to do the same thing with my hose but we then got one with the twister thing at the end that changes the spray level for you and can turn it all the way off too. I really love Japanese brass watering cans with long pipes and fine spray. The craftsmanship that goes into them is incredible. I have been investigating solutions to automatically water Bonsai when away on holiday.
The ascetic look of your bonsai with the trees in the background is masterful 👌🏾
What a great video, I think this is the first proper video i've ever seen about watering bonsai, he gives so much detail, and also mentions common mistakes. I don't think customers under or overwater by bad intent, it's just because they are badly informed. Getting properly informed before getting a bonsai is essential in order to try to prevent making these common mistakes, and losing your bonsai in the process.
It must be so frustrating to have to deal with these customers who don't water their bonsai trees.
heygeno1951 it drives me crazy when I get customers who have clearly neglected their plant come back wanting their money back because it is somehow my fault that the didn’t water their plant
It’s good for business. Ok you know how to water, buy another try again. Oh this time you forgot to feed. Buy another. I need to get in the bonsai business
wonder if the same people buy a pet dog and never feed it.
More like insane!
For real some of these trees have been carefully shaped and cared for for YEARS and in a few weeks some customer just waltzes in and kills it
you always have the best advice.. and having these sessions on video is like having a library of knowledge.. thank you very much!
Thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom, it is greatly appreciated, not only on this video but all of them.
I remember my first tropical fish tank.
Thinking I had done everything perfectly, I was completely destroyed when I lost my first tank, I learned from that and it never happened again.
There were only books back then and miss a beat, just a few words, you've got it wrong!
The method of learning now is much different and exponentially better.
I am much more cautious these days about caring for living matter and the responsibility involved which is why I am taking my time and learning from a master.
Once again, thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience.
Always interesting to hear a true master speak about their craft
I loved how excited he got about using his thumb on the hose to water the plants. I am the same way when I water my yard plants at home. :)
This was so cute! I never heard someone give so many useful tips on watering and how to water, and what to water with. I never even thought that needed to be taught, but I loved listening to it.
Thank you kindly, good sir, for your generous sharing of knowledge. Truly a pleasure to hear and see your presentations.
Seeing all the beautiful trees in your nursery made me happy. I hope your tips will help me to keep my bonsai happy and healthy too :)
"No one told me I had to water the tree".. Honestly, how do some people survive adulthood?
Social programs
😆😆
Because some one remembered to water and feed them...
I’m a very new parent of bonsai trees and I’m looking forward to seeing the bonsai tree thrive ♥️
Three years on. How's it going? I got my first today. Very excited 😁
Peter is the man. He is the samurai of bonsai, if that makes sense. He’s more than a master. Thanks peter for all the videos. Can you do more videos on root pruning, and cover red woods more ? Also I enjoyed how you covered reverse osmosis
You are’s fantastic teacher !!! Loved the topic of this video... very good for beginners and old timers . Could keep watching you at work . So much to learn from you 😊
I just love all your videos. You teach me and I can do better with my ficus bonsai. I really appreciate you
I LOVE your outside trees! The colors are gorgeous! I hope I can visit someday.
Just got my first tree and feeling so much better thank you for all your wisdom!
this guy (along with the channel eastern leaf) saved my bonsai back when my parents came back from the nursery with a bonsai tree instead of the monstera or yucca that i asked for. noe shes looking as healthy as ever! i named her gin as she is a ficus microcarpa ginseng. i just had her pruned again today (:
I live in central NSW Australia, we are in the middle of a long hot summer & a serve drought, we were surrounded by bush fires for months. Our lawn is dead & turned to dust, garden flower plants just wilt & die. The only surviving greenery we have are my roses (which I water illegally late at night by watering can😉) & my Bonsais on my verandah. I love my bonsais & roses.
Nice choices.
I came in to this video thinking that there were big differences in daily care of a bonsai than your normal pot plant, but I had no idea people were so clueless on how to take care of these little works of art. I thought that the concept of plants needing water was universaly understood.
I know it is three years later, but it never cease to suprise me what people don't know or maybe, rather, what they claim have not know. They had to have seen the tree/plant was "sick", why wait until it is kindling. "Well I was on vacation / holiday,, for two months. "
The amount of love I have for this man is immense
I almost killed my bonsai orange tree, living in the uk too. I was watering like I do with my plants, when the soil feels dry (far from the daily watering advised!). This is the most helpful video on watering bonsais that I found online. Thank you sir
Thank you as always for sharing your lifetime of knowledge and experience. I learn such a lot from every video you make and I am very grateful for every single one.
Hi it’s Oct 4 2022. I came back to learn again. I’m new at this. So this video has helped me a lot. Sent a bonsai to my niece in Texas so sent this video to her as well Thank you for your teaching
Hey just stumbled upon your channel i wanted to learn everything about how to carr for a bonsia and i love how infinitive you are and how straight forword you are definitely subscribing
Part-way through the video, I thought, "Oh, no -- I'll never take a vacation / go on holiday again!" [Now after watching the whole video, I'm drafting a list of "reliable persons" and back to thinking of times away]. Great information -- Thank you.
Too Much or too little water has always been my nemesis.. I appreciate you making this video and I saved it to remind me.
The way he touches his trees. Such a caring touch.
Thank you for your video, very helpful! I got a bonsai tree towards the end of fall last year and I was watering it every day, but then the leaves started to turn brown, so I thought I was over watering it. So I started to do every other day, the leaves were still getting brown, so I started to do once or twice a week. The instructions that came with it were very vague and not helpful so I was just guessing. It survived the whole winter with once or twice a week, then in mid spring of this year we had a really warm day and since my house was locked up while I was gone and the AC off the house got to 80 degrees. In the period of 10 hours while I was gone the bonsai tree was completely brown dried up. After watching your video I realized that once or twice a week during the winter where it was colder and damper was probably fine, but that I need to up my watering when it turns to spring.
I just got another tree yesterday, so fingers crossed I get it right this time!
The trees are so beautiful. I don't know anything about growing plants but I am in love with these.
Thank you for your advice. Im just starting with bonsai and I now feel more prepared because of your advices. You're awesome
Peter Chan is always full of knowledge to share ! I love his interest in nature !
Thank you so much for explaining the reasons for each care and task. It was very informative and easy to understand and worth watching every minute of this video.
So great, just love these videos. I'm working my way through the vast library you have provided and have started my first nursery find bonsai. Thank you so much.
When going on holiday, I put my plants, also Bonsais, in my bath tub, but elevated about 30 cm. I then fill the bath tub untill beneath the plants at about 25 to 28 cm. Then I water all plants with the shower from the top, just like rain, until the soil is completely wet. Finally, I take a cotton yarn, soak it in the water, and then put one end in the pot and the other end in the bath tub water. Every pot receives 6 such yarns, that go to the bottom of the tub.
As my bathroom is flooded with light, but only with direct sun in the morning hours, this seems to be the right place especially in summer. I also open the window slightly.
This works for me and it seems the best way, when I am away for more than a week.If I only leave for 5 to 8 days, I simply place the pots in the bath tub and water them with the shower like rain, until the soil ist soaked.
those two large trees to your left when you were outside (one green one red) are absolutely beautiful.
I got my first Golden Gate Ficus and I love it I wanted to say thank you for all the great info I'm learning a lot from a master thank you. look forward to more of your videos.
I just got a chinese elm bonsai yesterday, and I'm so grateful I stumbled upon this guy's channel. I hope I can visit one day. 🙏
I just need to tell you how awesome you are! I've loved bonsai since I was quite small, but I've been worried about proper care. You make it so easy with your videos! I'm now going to try one to start. Who knows, maybe I'll do well and end up with a bonsai garden! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I have to say your knowledge and your wisdom and your humbleness is so amazing. i was home schooled all through early childhood till middle school and my favorite time was learning about china and Japan and the history and culture and bonsai and the craftman ship and care and patience it takes to care for bonsai is so beautiful. I love your videos and wish you were in the US because i would be at your nursery everyday. I will continue watching your videos and soaking in as much knowledge from you as possible. i have started collecting plants around the 200 acres behind my house and using them as bonsai. You videos inspire me and make me want many many more bonsai. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and your knowledge.
Keep at it my friend and you will get immense pleasure from this pastime. Nice to meet you
@@peterchan3100 nice to meet you and i do i love every second of it. getting more serious about it now amd its like my me time to relax after a long day
When I leave on vacation I take my emotional support Bonsai on the flight with me.
Ernest Bigot thats funny real funny 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Does it get the window seat? ✈
Ha!!You go brother!!!
Not much choice since it needs to be watered twice a day apparently!
@@FelixWatts It depends. The bonsai loves moist soil, so if the soil is moist dont water it. If its dry water it! Bonsai are watch and react plants
Be kind with your comments. I know I need detailed guidance. I’m not the sharpest tool in the tool shed either. I’m only going to start my first bonsai tree.
This bonsai master is wonderful and he is very detailed with instruction which I need.
Amazing video, great introduction information for new bonsai growers. Great work.
Thank you Sir! I just bought my first Japanese Juniper Bonsai and needed this great information
This man is awesome, I just bought myself a bonsai and I feel prepared. Like a proud parent lol
The way he got excited about watering with the hose made me sooo happy!
I love it.... I found something , as to an analogy to bonsai--
It is so fitting to Bonsai---
The Crooked Things Straightened
Thankyou so much for this very informative video. I'm a beginner and have learnt so much. I put fine gravel on top like I see in nurseries here in Australia. I notice water just flows off, so I need to keep adding more water. You have put me in the right direction. I am so grateful. Also you answered my question about fertilizing. Thanks again.❤️🌹
"Make sure the soil is always damp"
Me: *walkes up to my bonsai and other plants*
*taps the soil*
> Soil dry af
*grabs little watering can and starts watering the bejesus out of them*
"You keep it where it gets maximum light"
Me: Moves two thirds of my plants from their dark corners into the light
Make sure they don't get burnt remember bonsi is a miniature tree it's ment to be in full light were as other plants grow in partial light even under some trees
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This really made me laugh
Me asf ^
Hey at least we're quick learners lol
I am very glad that I started with a normal oak sapling. This summer it was suffering from intense heat, and a white funghus on the leafs. It lost its leafs and completely recovered when weather turned normal again.. Oaks need water, like all trees, but they are very tough.
Thanks! Today i got a bonsai tree shapped like a person from my grandparents! I fell in love with it rl fast, but i know nothing about taking care of it and i don't want it to die.
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Just got my bonsai seeds and a beautiful likkle tree been 25 years wanting some and now gonna grow my own and hopefully keep the one that was bought for me alive kicking growing and as beautiful as it is
Very glad that I have found your channel. This is a beautiful art form.
Many of us don't have the ability to monitor our bonsai as much as necessary (job) particularly through the hottest part of the summer. I have found that instead of using copper wire to anchor my trees into their pots, instead I use twine. I run the twine through my drainage holes and tie to the root ball and run the ends back out of the drainage holes. That way I can use the twine as a wick system for watering. On the hottest days I have the pot propped up over a tray of water with the twine hanging down in the water and it wicks up water all day keeping the rootball moist. This is really good for free draining mixes.
You may have to use bigger screens on your drainage holes to allow the twine to pass through. I don't use screens that much, I usually cover the drainage holes with straw before adding my potting mix.
That is why they paper wrap the wires in Japan - The white paper helps to keep the wire a little bit cooler. But this practice is not used much now.