Bonsaify | Stop Doing "This" and Make Better Bonsai!

"You can't make a really good bonsai if your tree is not growing vigorously." Eric shares vital tips to get better results from developing bonsai. He uses a Coast Redwood and a Kishu rock planting as two examples of what not to do, and then how to fix it.

00:00:41 Bonsai is a repetitive process of pruning, cutting back, and wiring. And the tree needs to have growth to do that. Eric compares an unhealthy redwood to the growth achieved by a much healthier one.

00:01:34 Similar comparison between juniper cuttings on rock vs. a cutting grown in a larger growing container.

00:02:12 Tiny containers slow down trees development and make it harder for you to have a finished bonsai.

00:02:47 Middle development and mature tree comparison.

00:03:25 Mature trees potted down in smaller containers to slow growth - different approach for younger, middle development trees.

00:06:12 This applies to deciduous trees as well! Eric uses a Japanese Maple as an example.

00:07:36 Finally, Eric defines the "this" he's been talking about! Don't use tiny pots for bonsai development.

00:08:18 For better results... (you'll have to watch to find out!)

00:08:34 Progression of growth

00:09:03 Progression of containers from larger to smaller.

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