Mini Gollum Jade Bonsai tree in a nutshell
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2021
- I am making a mini bonsai pot from a walnut shell so that I can literally plant a mini Gollum Jade Bonsai tree in a nutshell.
This mini Gollum Jade (a variety of Crassula ovata) grew from a leaf that fell from the mother Gollum Jade plant into a neighboring container. I only recently started thinking of making a mini Gollum Jade Bonsai tree out of it since it grew naturally in this compact shape and has really small leaves.
Given its small size and the lack of a tiny pot I came up with the idea of planting it into a nutshell to start my very first mini bonsai. This undertaking provided a bit of a challenge given the size and fragility of both the nutshell and the small jade plant but I eventually managed to complete the task. Time will tell if it was a good decision and if the small tree is going to fit into the Mame, Shito or Keshitsubo Bonsai category.
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This is fantastic and I really like the stand too!
I've been meaning to do this for a while now. I'm glad you like it and I'm also glad the stand idea worked out as I didn't have any backup plan. 😁
This is the most organic pot I have ever seen!
LOL. Yes, the nutshell is pretty organic or at least it was until I coated the interior with wood glue. 😋
This has got to be the cutest bonsai ever! So tiny!!
Thank you so much! Glad you like it.
I love it. So creative. "Kids - Daddy needs more bonsai pots.. start eating" ha ha. 🤪
Ha ha ha... If things were only that simple with kids and food.
Me: Daddy needs more bonsai pots! Go an eat some walnuts!
My girls: We're not hungry and we don't like walnuts! :)
Great idea. I plan to use this to make several for grandchildren to get them interested in Bonsai.
It's definitely a nice and easy project and maybe your grandchildren would also enjoy assisting you.
This is adorable!!! 💕
Thank you!
Thank u for infomation
You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it useful.
That was excellent! Thanks so much
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
That is so cute! Love it!
Thank you! :)
Hi from New Zealand. Thats so cool
This awesome! Thanks for sharing
My pleasure! Thank you!
I like it. Unique. Another idea. Thank you.
Thanks! Glad you like it! It's a simple project to make and kids particularly love it.
Awesome idea
Thank you! Cheers!
BEAUTIFUL
This is so cool. I will try that.
Glad you like it! Have fun making your own!
That is so cute!
Thanks, glad you like it! 😊
Love this so much
Thank you! It's also one of my favourites.
Foarte creativ!! felicitări Ștefan!
Multumesc frumos! Intentionez sa mai postez astfel de proiecte pe viitor de indata ce le vine randul. :)
It's gorgeous
Thank you! 🙂
A most excellent idea.
Thanks! I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.
This is so cute! Well done
Yes, it turned out cute and it's very easy to make. 😁 Thanks!
That is pretty cool I'm definitely going to try that thank you
Thank you! Glad to hear that! Let me know how it turns out.
It's lovely!
Thank you!
Nice! I have one planted in 1/2 of a coconut shell. No sign of rot yet (in the coconut shell). Been about a year, and gollum Jade loves it’s pot and growing well.
Cool, I've been thinking of trying a coconut shell planting. Did you use somwthing to treat the inside of the coconut? I guess they should last a long time since jades aren't watered that often.
@@OddBonsai no, I didn’t coat it with anything. It takes a very long time to compost a coconut shell even in a compost bin, so using it as a planter for a succulent that likes to dry out between watering is perfect!😉
I will probably have to replant before it (the coconut shell), rots. Actually, sawing it in half was the hardest part….had to use a hacksaw!
Nut shells in general are very dense so I understand why it's not an easy thing to cut.
Aw it is so cute
Beautiful
Than you! 🙏
So cute i like it
Great...
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Cool...., Warm greetings from Bali. Beautiful mame bonsai.
Thank you! Cheers!
NICE.
Thank you! Cheers!
I love it...and your voice too
Thank you. You're too kind. When I listen to my own voice it's like hearing someone talking with his head in a bucket.😋
Lol...😄
very nice
Thank you!
LIKE 505 AMAZING !!!!! Thank you !!!
Thank you so much!
Those walnuts are not small, those are way above average, one could even say monstrous 😤
Anyways love the content man
Yes, the one I used was a pretty large walnut. I only found a couple of these under a walnut, the rest were normal sized. Thanks!
Super cool! I just took caveats cuttings off my big jades so in a few months I will come back to this video and arrange them into bonsais😻🙌
Sounds great! Since jades will root very easy I think you can directly make the bonsai arrangement and they will generate new roots in the walnut.
@@OddBonsai ah! Thank you for your advice 👌 I have to look for a big shelled walnut 🤔 also thinking about a piece of drift wood or a seashell.. will update you with my progress!
@@arinamoves Drift wood or shells would be fine but make sure you wash them thoroughly to remove all the salt (especially if you're planning to use seaside drift wood). Good luck and looking forward for an update!
@@OddBonsai thank you for the tips!
I absolutely love this idea! Is this a specific type of gollum or will the leaves get smaller like a typical bonsai? I have been wanting to try mame or shohin with my gollums but am afraid the leaves won't stay small. Thank you!
This plant was grown from a leaf of a normal gollum jade and is still maintaining its small leaf size. It's true that I'm not giving it as much fertilizer as I do with my other plants to keep it from developing too vigorously.
Nice brow
Thank you my friend!
Gorgeous! Does it need any fertilizer? With an inert soil how does it feed?
Thanks! Yes, you need to fertilize it in order to provide the elements needed for nutrition. I usually prepare a water/fertilizer mix that I use on all my plants and apply it once a week.
Love this! Do you sell these mini bonsais?
No, I do not sell any kind of bonsai. However, it's not that difficult to make one, as you saw in the video, and it's a fun little project too.
I wonder if you made this into a short if it would have the potential to go viral? Esp with lockdowns, and growing indoor plants being a trend!
I don't know. I think it's a bit of lottery when it comes to going viral. Besides the video being entertaining enough you have be lucky for YT to suggest your video to the right audience. If it doesn't raise a lot of interest YT will stop suggesting it. This video had a week or two of several hundreds of views per day and then it just slowed down.
@@OddBonsai hmm yeah I guess you never know. It's amazing what people watch, and amazing what they don't watch 😅
@@katyb2793 Ohh, how right you are!!!
Perfect!😀🇷🇸
Thanks! Glad you like it! 👍😀
Wow how did you make the little leaves?
The leaf size is a consequence of having a small root mass and pruning.
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Thanks! I wanted to ask you if you have seen a Gollum Jade with such small leaves since you have more Jade specimens and got more experience with growing Jade Bonsai?
hello, I have happened to see some, especially in young plants, if you eliminate the time one or more large leaves would have to shrink more and more
Ok, so the Jade that I have will also probably start to grow larger leaves and, as usual, trimming is the way to keep them growing small. Thanks!
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I'm not sure I understood correctly but if you are concerned with it's health, the mini jade tree is still alive and doing well. It also has new growth since I planted it in the nutshell. Thanks for your comment!