How to Shape Branches of an Indoor Bonsai (Dwarf Jade)

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  • Work commences for this dwarf jade bonsai after the recent repot. It's time to encourage back buds as the branch structure is built out.
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  • @grobonsai
    @grobonsai  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @greasylimpet3323
    @greasylimpet3323 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That's a lovely tree. I've got about 30 of these, all cuttings from two originals, in 4" pots. They're just about ready to start growing here in Australia. Despite what some people say, to me they've got all the advantages and none of the disadvantages of other trees. That will respond beautifully to your pruning; can't wait to see some updates!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, good luck for the season ahead! Yeah I always say there’s no desert biomes in Japan so tradition doesn’t count 😊

  • @SeiferTV
    @SeiferTV ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Maaan, you're on a ROLL, two banger vids in less than a week ?
    I've never cared much for the jade bonsais but this one is looking great

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man, I’m going ham!

  • @PSPMHaestros
    @PSPMHaestros ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Creeping varieties of sedum are extremely underused in succulent bonsai, considering how nice they look and how easy to care for they are

    • @umbertoholmes2926
      @umbertoholmes2926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you sure you're talking about Sedum? This Video is about portilacaria Afra. I dont know any Sedum species that grows tree-like...

    • @PSPMHaestros
      @PSPMHaestros ปีที่แล้ว

      Watch the end of the video @@umbertoholmes2926

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Toward the end I planted sedum where traditional bonsai would have moss

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Completely agree @PSMHaestros I think they look great

    • @umbertoholmes2926
      @umbertoholmes2926 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@grobonsai oopsy should have watched the video first! :-D

  • @NFSCfan
    @NFSCfan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video explaining everything. That's such a gorgeous tree, very envious!!

  • @CDF936
    @CDF936 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That is one incredible jade!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!

  • @pattivermeersch7348
    @pattivermeersch7348 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful explanation of pruning and wiring…always enjoy and appreciate your port videos

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much

  • @mikec3820
    @mikec3820 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really nice p afra! one of my favorite species out of all the "indoor" types. mine live outdoors untill nighttime low temps hit 45/40f. i use sedum too. the sedum i have looks like star moss almost. roots super easy any where it touches the soil

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 🙏 do you know the name of that sedum? Sounds great

  • @jayjersey9959
    @jayjersey9959 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video! I am going to reference this video every time I work on my Jade.. This tree looks amazing. Well done and keep up the great content.🤙🏼🇺🇸🤟🏼🪴

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Thank you!

  • @Bonsai_Core
    @Bonsai_Core 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i Just love Jades and Ficus!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes must admit I’m getting interested in ficus. I now have two, and microcarpa and willow leaf cutting

  • @bonshaicollection3692
    @bonshaicollection3692 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow special collection

  • @Dylan-ok6ft
    @Dylan-ok6ft ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work! Big step forward for your port!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Dylan, nearly there!

  • @kevinwilkes5969
    @kevinwilkes5969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats a really lovely tree. I wish i had your skills with wiring them.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Got to go super slow, I’ll be glad when it’s just clip n grow to be honest!

  • @thenaturecreater8906
    @thenaturecreater8906 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing tree brother! Great work! And good tips on the sedum in the pot! Thank you! Hope your feeling good!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man, feeling more like myself cheers. Hope you are good too

    • @thenaturecreater8906
      @thenaturecreater8906 ปีที่แล้ว

      @grobonsai that great to hear mate! Yes feeling strong mentally 💪 starting a new job on Friday. I feel the anxiety creeping up.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      good luck bro!

    • @thenaturecreater8906
      @thenaturecreater8906 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grobonsai thank you Darren!

  • @BackGardenBonsai
    @BackGardenBonsai ปีที่แล้ว

    Its looking good. these are not easy to wire, but you smashed it

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate, took ages!

  • @TheMightyYak
    @TheMightyYak ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great, my P Afras are only about 50 years away from this!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha you’d be surprised how quick they developed once they get going

  • @ERALAWAS88
    @ERALAWAS88 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice👍

  • @questionablecooking7019
    @questionablecooking7019 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dwarf jade will be one of the most popular species in the next 10 years … near indestructible and ratifies quickly you can’t beat it … they in a pandemic, we in a Bonsaidemic

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So true! Haha love that - bonsaidemic

  • @andrew-729
    @andrew-729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your videos are a pleasure to watch. Very well done all around.
    Can you quickly define the context of 'wire pads', are pads the plant, and wiring is the act of using copper wire to hold it in place?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Pads are clusters of foliage that make up the canopy. Each branch will have one or more ‘pads of foliage’. So wiring pads means to organise the branching so the foliage forms a cohesive visual group of leaves. The shape of the pads help give the tree a particular look and feel. Long, thin pads emphasise a trees elegance or hint to a higher elevation environment. Broad, deep pads suggest a powerful presence and/or suggest a lowland or coastal environment.

    • @andrew-729
      @andrew-729 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@grobonsai Thank you!
      That’s exactly the information I was missing, plus some nuance.
      I’m going through your videos to find a faster growing practice species or something of the like.
      Thanks again. I want to do five or so, majority faster, with a few slower species in there.

  • @adalidsdna
    @adalidsdna ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @burlacuninel5981
    @burlacuninel5981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is that a cat there😂 ?! There was something moving in the background

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s one of my army of spaniels 😂

  • @dickmcshan9778
    @dickmcshan9778 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautifully done!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @albertolopez2714
    @albertolopez2714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very good video I have many portularacrias in Puerto Rico but I live in the United States. I see that you have like a box to put your portulacaria. Do you do that in winter with grow lights?

    • @albertolopez2714
      @albertolopez2714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What type of soil are you using?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it’s a grow tent. This winter I didn’t use it though because the energy to power the lights is too much money for me at th moment. Soil is 1:1:1 akadama pumice lava rock

  • @zippyhood
    @zippyhood 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can we build jade bonsai under table lamp?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is good over winter, but either outdoors in warmer months, or under stronger growlights. unfortunately a weak light won't keep them growing well forever.

  • @tattoocollective2599
    @tattoocollective2599 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is this Al-lul-miniyum you speak of. If it’s as delicious as your ramaification techniques I want that

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bless your socks - it’s an English accent

  • @user-nc8se9in8o
    @user-nc8se9in8o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long do you keep the light on in the tent?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hello, there’s no right answer because it depends what you are trying to achieve. If you want maximum growth 18hours a day is possible but uses lots of energy. To keep the plants happy during the cold dark winter 8 hours is enough. It’s a case of figuring what you are happy with. This winter I cannot afford to put the lights on at all 🙃

    • @user-nc8se9in8o
      @user-nc8se9in8o 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I’m going to be traveling for 3 days so I was wondering if I can just keep the light on the entire time, don’t have an automatic timer at the moment

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon28 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👌

  • @antwonevis5249
    @antwonevis5249 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I remember you putting cut paste on this port last year, if you did how did you find it on the port did it help anything on callusing?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did yes, big mistake, caused rot. They don’t need it either, the wound sorts itself out in time

    • @antwonevis5249
      @antwonevis5249 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grobonsai thank you for letting me know! I live in South Africa, so they are VERY common here, I was really wondering if this might help them along even faster than they grow here. I have a huge port that I dug up and cut off most of the roots from, I'm very excited to see the results from rooting this big guy 😁😁

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds amazing, let me know how you get on!

  • @lesreid6247
    @lesreid6247 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks great, you don’t keep it outside, do you?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have been known to put them out in warmer months to save electricity, but sponsors are literally feeding my kids while I’m out of work (if you see what I mean)

    • @lesreid6247
      @lesreid6247 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grobonsai maybe you can help me, can collect lots of maple seeds, but not much of a clue how to generate them and under what conditions?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theres two ways, you can plant them fresh off the tree in some soil - coco coir and perlite, anything really - and leave them outside until they grow in spring. Or you can collect them, put them in the fridge in a bag of damp perlite for 3 months in december. plant them late feb/early march, keep damp but not soggy and protect from frost.

  • @pela1100
    @pela1100 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hermosa Portulacaria.
    Salud

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias 🙏

    • @pela1100
      @pela1100 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grobonsai 🙇‍♂️

  • @stefgarvie6427
    @stefgarvie6427 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a super cool tree is that a money tree 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      Very similar. What we call money tree in UK is a species of Crassula that look very similar to Portulacaria afra, but less desirable traits for bonsai (bigger leaves and wispy roots)

    • @stefgarvie6427
      @stefgarvie6427 ปีที่แล้ว

      A thanks for reply love your videos

  • @AsadAli-fg9yn
    @AsadAli-fg9yn ปีที่แล้ว

    How much old??

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have been training the tree for 2 years I think(?), but I don’t know how old the plant is in total

  • @jarheadbonsai
    @jarheadbonsai ปีที่แล้ว

    😎🌳✂️

  • @wijn1008
    @wijn1008 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    7:01 there's a branch half way on the trunk aiming at the camera, I'd remove that one too to get a better trunk line.

  • @thegardenguru4716
    @thegardenguru4716 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have given very good information regarding how to convert a Jade plant into a bonsai .😊 it was very good 👍🙏 Big Like👌👌
    I have subscribe 🔔 Chanel..frd stay connected 🤝🤝🔔

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So nice of you, thanks

  • @Bonsaifly
    @Bonsaifly ปีที่แล้ว

    Ayyyy 'tis coming along nicely

  • @edinborogh
    @edinborogh ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Cheers!