Hi Nigel, glad you changed the front. As you were rotating it, I was thinking as soon as you got to the right side continuing to the back, I was thinking the same myself. It IS a very cool looking Umbrella tree, and I can see it getting even better and better in the future. I can't remember if use Lime for preserving and bleaching, have you thought of doing that. I know you talked about letting it rot away, but I think keeping it adds so much to the back story of the tree. And having it bleached, and seeing those pops of white at the back would add so much to the beauty. Especially when the other choice is having it disappear, leaving a "U" shaped gouge in most of the trunk forever. If in the future, you do decide to let it rot, I think you can just not apply the lime again. I know it's not my tree, just my opinion, but I do think it would be worth a try. Did you, or will you, take a string to wrap around the bottom and top of your yoghurt cups to help hold the sphagnum and mainly the two partial pieces of cup up? I can see where those pieces could easily fall outwards if and when you move the plant in the future. You know that I love what you do and you have inspired me to start my own Bonsai collection, something I've always wanted to do and because of you I finally have begun my own journey. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!!! God Bless Nigel and have a great weekend!
I like how it looks like a hand with the fingers pointing up. It's like an upside-down Thing (from the Adams family) 😊. And that dead wood feature is certainly something that you don't see too often on this species. Did you try protecting it from rotting with lime sulphure? I always thought this was just a regular arboricola with larger leaves.
The last few inches of the top of the deadwood has a unique shape. At the correct viewing angle it looks almost snake like. Be a nice piece to cut off and varnish :)
I'm wanting aerial roots on my ficus root over rock. I was thinking about how to get them to stay alive till they hit the ground.... Then you uploaded this! How did you know?! :)
Sept 20 2023 I found this tree which I thought it was a wild viburnums which it is. However it has a Mulberry tree connected to roots. What do they have should I do if I want to Bonsai?
Hi Colin, Nigel did talk about that a little. He decided not to use that method because he has trouble removing the straws (check at 20 min.) even tho they are split at the end. I almost missed it also. 8-)
Bom dia!Nigel, eu acompanho um canal de bonsai do Vietnã, e eles usam canudos de refrigerante!parabéns por esta bela planta!acompanho sempre esus vídeos.
Nice masterclass in repotting Nigel. You last repotted this in May but you're now repotting in December - don't you have a specific time for repotting? I always repot/replant/propagate during this dormant time then really start to increase the gro-light time on 1st January. What do you think?
Hello Jennifer, you will have to let the tree grow really tall and then cut it back short, this growth will thicken the trunk and pruning will make it short.
ECC 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has even put eternity in their heart; yet mankind will never find out the work that the true God has made from start to finish. - Eternity is needed to make the prefect bonsai ✌😊
For once I really disagree with you. I dislike your decision about the new front of the tree immensely. Those aerial roots are going to develop and get in the way of everything like bangs that are too long. Also, you're hiding the very best part of the tree, which is all that beautiful dead wood. So unusual in this sort of bonsai!
One can recognise an artist by the use of yoghurt pots.
Grts
Kennet
Your umbrella trees new front reminds me of the flutes of an organ. 😁👍🏼 very cool looking tree
Cool and a very accurate description!
Such a cool tree! Can't wait to see it when you uvail the roots.
Hello Nigel,
very interesting tree like a Tanuki.
Time left until the reveal: 912d:42 min:21sec and counting! 😁 Cannot wait to see the result!
Funny, hopefully time will fly bye!
Good idea, Nigel! Looking forward to seeing it when the aerial roots grow. 😊
Hi Nigel, glad you changed the front. As you were rotating it, I was thinking as soon as you got to the right side continuing to the back, I was thinking the same myself. It IS a very cool looking Umbrella tree, and I can see it getting even better and better in the future. I can't remember if use Lime for preserving and bleaching, have you thought of doing that. I know you talked about letting it rot away, but I think keeping it adds so much to the back story of the tree. And having it bleached, and seeing those pops of white at the back would add so much to the beauty. Especially when the other choice is having it disappear, leaving a "U" shaped gouge in most of the trunk forever. If in the future, you do decide to let it rot, I think you can just not apply the lime again. I know it's not my tree, just my opinion, but I do think it would be worth a try.
Did you, or will you, take a string to wrap around the bottom and top of your yoghurt cups to help hold the sphagnum and mainly the two partial pieces of cup up? I can see where those pieces could easily fall outwards if and when you move the plant in the future.
You know that I love what you do and you have inspired me to start my own Bonsai collection, something I've always wanted to do and because of you I finally have begun my own journey. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!!!
God Bless Nigel and have a great weekend!
I think it is an inventive plan.
I am sure it wiil work out, given time and t.l.c. loved watching again.
Thanks for sharing
I love that tree and the history, it adds up to his carachter and uniqueness
Love these pre recorded live shows
I think it would be a real pity to lose the dead section. Why don't you try to preserve it Nigel?
That's going to be a great tree.
Great demonstration
I always saw the peoplee cutting the straw or container that they use vertically as to remove it without risking to damage the roots
If I’m not mistaken, Connor did that too, not sure anymore tho
you can use lime sulfur for the deadwood if u wont to preserv it ..it will look very intersting with the white deadwood feature
Thanks Yasuza!
Very cool tree!
I was really sad not seeing how you comb out the roots and cut them 🥺
Truly a majestic tree! It looks so ancient and powerful!
Hard to believe it was just a regular house plant at one time!
Hi Nigel love the new front great choice it reminds me of a Cactus in the deserts
Branch structure is looking so natural n i m sure once it develops new shoots , it will look great👍
This reminds me of the nuclear power plant in Pickering lol it will be exciting when the reveal comes!
Yes, the waiting is the hard part!
I like how it looks like a hand with the fingers pointing up. It's like an upside-down Thing (from the Adams family) 😊. And that dead wood feature is certainly something that you don't see too often on this species. Did you try protecting it from rotting with lime sulphure?
I always thought this was just a regular arboricola with larger leaves.
Aussie Dave here Nigel, nice work, I would use sandpaper and lime sulphur on the dead trunk.🤔🤗
Thanks David!!
Going to look great in a few years!
Second time around to see a great tutorial. Great video!!!
The last few inches of the top of the deadwood has a unique shape. At the correct viewing angle it looks almost snake like. Be a nice piece to cut off and varnish :)
Thanks Di!
Beautiful character
I'm wanting aerial roots on my ficus root over rock. I was thinking about how to get them to stay alive till they hit the ground.... Then you uploaded this! How did you know?! :)
Beautyful
Thank you!!
Nice work! Really interesting one..
Sept 20 2023 I found this tree which I thought it was a wild viburnums which it is. However it has a Mulberry tree connected to roots. What do they have should I do if I want to Bonsai?
Kerennn... Semoga sukses selalu om
great work as usual Nigel!! You also can guide roots using drinking straw. Greetings from Argentina
Great tip! Thanks Claudio!
Looks like a tanuki with the dead branche
Use split plastic straws for the aerial roots
Hi Colin, Nigel did talk about that a little. He decided not to use that method because he has trouble removing the straws (check at 20 min.) even tho they are split at the end. I almost missed it also. 8-)
Bom dia!Nigel, eu acompanho um canal de bonsai do Vietnã, e eles usam canudos de refrigerante!parabéns por esta bela planta!acompanho sempre esus vídeos.
I think that is schefflera actinophylla invasive here in the tropics but I have always wondered trying to keep one in a pot. You never know.
I’ve seen people using straws to direct aerial roots
Nice masterclass in repotting Nigel. You last repotted this in May but you're now repotting in December - don't you have a specific time for repotting?
I always repot/replant/propagate during this dormant time then really start to increase the gro-light time on 1st January. What do you think?
Who needs accent plantings when you have yogurt cups :)
I hope everything will grow well!
Lol!
Hey Nigel. Is this soil a new mix your using on all of your trees? What is the mixture?
Hey Nigel, I really need help with my umbrella tree bonsai. The trunk is so thin and i dont know how to make it thicker :(
Hello Jennifer, you will have to let the tree grow really tall and then cut it back short, this growth will thicken the trunk and pruning will make it short.
Sweet dreams 😴
Hi Nigel
👍
ECC 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has even put eternity in their heart; yet mankind will never find out the work that the true God has made from start to finish.
- Eternity is needed to make the prefect bonsai ✌😊
So true Robert!
So Biblical & therefor true! 🙏🇬🇧
Foist
Noice Dubsy !!!
For once I really disagree with you. I dislike your decision about the new front of the tree immensely. Those aerial roots are going to develop and get in the way of everything like bangs that are too long. Also, you're hiding the very best part of the tree, which is all that beautiful dead wood. So unusual in this sort of bonsai!
You don't take very good care of your plants!
It's tough keeping 180 trees alive and healthy over 30 years, accidents happen.