Can you tell me why, when I work on bonsai, almost every aspect of the designing process and finished overall image of trees interests me but when it comes to this small size of tree, as is your Chinese Elm, I start to lose interest? I've been trying to figure this out and can't understand why. I want to love these smallest of bonsai but after about 10 seconds, my interest wanes. Larger bonsai I could stare at for hours. Any idea?
Well, scale is important to perception. Big trees create awe and give an experience more similar to seeing a tree in nature. Little trees are "cute" which is a whole different feeling. Little trees are also less likely to show mature characteristics like bark and fine twigging. But you should probably post this to bonsainut if you want a more robust discussion.
@@Bonsaify I think you hit the nail on the head. I now understand my feelings towards small trees. It's not that I dislike them, it's that I get disinterested easily due to the lack of, I think what you're calling, aged character. But we as artists can work towards this and try our best to create the most personality out of the tiniest of plants. Thank you for helping me understand this. I liked that you called them cute. 🤭
I do not for my own collection. I water everything by hand. But, I live in San Francisco where the summer temperatures are very moderated by fog. If I lived in a hotter area I might use an automated system for increasing humidity. But as one of the other commentors mentioned - using a tray of sand/fine lava under the mame is my main strategy for keeping them happy. This one has a large enough pot that it's not in a tray, but once I pot it down into a smaller show-size pot it will need that also.
Nice job Eric looking good video thanks
No explanation, which is normally why I get super interested in your vids, yet so satisfying. Amazing little tree, wow.
Beautiful work
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Je to Ulmus parvifolia?
Ulmus parvifolia 'Catlin' I think. But it may be a normal Ulmus parvifolia. It was an air-layer off a friend's tree.
Hermoso video, hermoso olmo.
Salud !
that makes my hands shake just watching lol very small material
Loved this!
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This was great
Excuisite
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I love it! That was such great fun to watch, and I learned too!
Can you tell me why, when I work on bonsai, almost every aspect of the designing process and finished overall image of trees interests me but when it comes to this small size of tree, as is your Chinese Elm, I start to lose interest? I've been trying to figure this out and can't understand why. I want to love these smallest of bonsai but after about 10 seconds, my interest wanes. Larger bonsai I could stare at for hours. Any idea?
Well, scale is important to perception. Big trees create awe and give an experience more similar to seeing a tree in nature. Little trees are "cute" which is a whole different feeling. Little trees are also less likely to show mature characteristics like bark and fine twigging. But you should probably post this to bonsainut if you want a more robust discussion.
@@Bonsaify I think you hit the nail on the head. I now understand my feelings towards small trees. It's not that I dislike them, it's that I get disinterested easily due to the lack of, I think what you're calling, aged character. But we as artists can work towards this and try our best to create the most personality out of the tiniest of plants. Thank you for helping me understand this. I liked that you called them cute. 🤭
Beautiful tree!
so meticulous. i have much to learn.
I find it so difficult to water such tiny plants. Do you have some auto system in place?!
You can put the pot on top of another pot with bonsai soil for extra moisture.
i use a standard 2 gallon pump sprayer for my smallest trees. works great.
I do not for my own collection. I water everything by hand. But, I live in San Francisco where the summer temperatures are very moderated by fog. If I lived in a hotter area I might use an automated system for increasing humidity. But as one of the other commentors mentioned - using a tray of sand/fine lava under the mame is my main strategy for keeping them happy. This one has a large enough pot that it's not in a tray, but once I pot it down into a smaller show-size pot it will need that also.