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2 January 2023, 03:49 PM | #1 |
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Q for Padi56 re Bonsai tree trims.
Hello Padi:
Since you are the guru of Bonsai, please advise when and how much to trim my little Bonsai. 2nd photo is a side view. I just received it as a gift. Unwrapped it and watered. Thank you. Hope you are doing well. Happy New Year! Sincerely, DM
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2 January 2023, 05:11 PM | #2 |
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I can’t offer any advice since I know absolutely nothing about this hobby, but I’m sure PADI will and I just wanted to say that is very very cool! I am sure it will turn out awesome
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Nice, I have a bonsai business it’s so successful I’m moving to smaller premises.
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I had a bonsai fig tree for about ten years, but it grew too large despite my efforts. I’m interested in Padi’s response.
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This is great! I'm also interested in his response, as this is something I would like to get into some day.
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3 January 2023, 01:09 AM | #6 |
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I like the idea of a Bonsai tree. Just looked at buying one, who knew a bonsai tree could be 18k?
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3 January 2023, 01:12 AM | #7 |
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I was always worried a out the very specific watering needs of these.
As I understand it they can be killed very quickly with over or under-watering, no??? That has really scared me off as we leave our main home for up to three weeks at a time.
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I had no idea that Padi is a bonsai expert. I’ll be curious to hear his reply
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3 January 2023, 02:04 AM | #9 |
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Looks like an awesome hobby.
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History on those is impressive. Imagine how they are passed down generationally. Incredible. I would think the less is more approach is best!
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In case Peter doesn't come thru, I'm ready..... |
5 January 2023, 03:09 PM | #12 |
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Past threads by Peter re Bonsai... so good...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=bonsai https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=bonsai https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=bonsai
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5 January 2023, 03:55 PM | #13 |
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I’ve always wanted one but thought they might be too much work.
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You may have to start a thread about Bonsai tree nicknames to get Peter to respond..
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Say “Rolex investment value” into a mirror five times and he’ll appear behind you In all seriousness I’d love to get some Padi56 bonsai insight!! Hope he sees this thread eventually.
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Looks like Portulacaria afra, or some call it Elephant bush tree which is normally what they call a in-door tree, depending where you live in the world.All my bonsai knowledge is mainly for out-door deciduous trees and evergreens like Junipers and Pines.So best have a look on the net expect there are lots of information about care of your new tree.Good luck in your new hobby had many of my trees over 60 years,remember the oldest living things on this planet earth are trees.
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Just a update on my Cryptomeria tree back in 2017 now in its proper bonsai pot,its a Winters image taken today Jan 7 2023.Although this tree is a evergreen, Winter time folage changes to a more red/brown colour come Spring will go back to normal green.
Summer 2017. Cryptomeria now in its permanent pot next Spring will trim roots and repot back into same pot. j
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That is amazing Peter!! I’m going to try my hand at a Bonsai, you all have intrigued me and opened me up to something I never appreciated or had an interest in. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product |
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A beautiful tree you have there. Looking very good!
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Thank you much appreciated.
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DM and Padi, those are great looking trees, I wish I had the “Green Thumb” for a hobby like this. Hell, I think I would kill an artificial plant.
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Plenty of good advice on the net some good some bad but the most reliable information is normally from a proper Bonsai shops on line. Myself have made a few mistakes over my experience learning in Bonsai care over the past 50 plus years. But always learned from my mistakes,yes even the most experienced can loose trees, mother nature is great but sometimes can bite you in the ars# when least expected. But still a great hobby when you have something that you have created styled and looked after for decades and still alive. My grandsons who I started into the Bonsai hobby will look after my trees when I meet my maker.
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Yes, that’s what I think is drawing me to them. It’s something that if taken care of will be with and my family for generations. That’s hard to say about many things these days. I will check out proper bonsai shops and the net for advice. Thank you again, I would love to see more pictures of your trees. Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product |
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Larch approx 30 plus years old now. Wild Olive tree now approx 200 plus years old, the dead wood as base reminds me of a Dragon. Japanese white pine exhibition quality tree won several Bonsai shows with this tree approx 150 old now. One of my Grandfathers White Pine this tree was quite old back then,I took charge when he passed over 50 years ago now approx 150 years old.
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Those are amazing, especially the white pine.
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Wow, those are incredible and fascinating trees. I didn’t realize they lived so long.
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Q for Padi56 re Bonsai tree trims.
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My goodness, that’s goals my friend. Those trees are incredible!! Thank you for sharing them. I’m going to set my expectations at having a bonsai that keeps its leaves for at least a month before I go too hard. But seriously, the devotion and love your trees have required over generations takes the words out of my mouth. Well done continuing their lives!! I wish you many more years as their caretaker!! Sent from my Apple privacy invasion product |
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