WOW. wow I can't believe the roots on this thing! Congratulations on a successful rooting experiment and a drama-free repotting! Also, what fun to catch a little mouse run by as you chat with your handsome rooster friend.
That was quite the treatment for your first bonsai. The aerial roots experiment, and now defoliation and top pruning, as well as the repot, too. Now it's set to become and even greater tree in the future. It already looks awesome now with all the new roots!
As someone who loves to grow from seed, this is so inspiring. What a gorgeous tree! I always love your videos, Nigel. Informative as always, but you have such enthusiasm for the hobby.
I've recently quit perlite. From a recommendation from a senior club member, I use chicken grit #1. Only $8 for a 50lb bag! I'm sure you have that on hand all the time.
I have a family of racoons that comes through my backyard and rips trees out of the pots in the middle of the night. They are just exploring looking for food im sure. So far I've been able to notice most of the trees early in the morning so I can repot them, but one was not so fortunate and was left on the ground for a day. Not sure how to stop them from messing with my trees!
Surgery in Operating Room 3 with Master Root surgeon, Dr. Saunders. Students, please bring a pencil and paper to while observing the good doctor in surgery. Don't forget to bring an apple for the doctor after he is done in surgery.
Patented new phrase: "Rectangling around the pot"™ 😆🤣🐦💙
Lol
I’m so happy Nigel, you’ve got this greenhouse. It’s so transparent how much joy it gives you and that it serves you well.
No one repots like Nigel. No one. You are so thorough with this... I have learned so much from you over the years. Thank You!
Feels like this is the project of the year I keep looking forward to the updates on this tree. It's fun to watch and very educational!
Root whisperer ❤❤❤
WOW. wow I can't believe the roots on this thing! Congratulations on a successful rooting experiment and a drama-free repotting!
Also, what fun to catch a little mouse run by as you chat with your handsome rooster friend.
That was quite the treatment for your first bonsai. The aerial roots experiment, and now defoliation and top pruning, as well as the repot, too.
Now it's set to become and even greater tree in the future. It already looks awesome now with all the new roots!
Great repotting Nigel! The ficus is looking fab! Interesting how sometimes they look as good or better without leaves.
!!ROOT WORK!!
As someone who loves to grow from seed, this is so inspiring. What a gorgeous tree! I always love your videos, Nigel. Informative as always, but you have such enthusiasm for the hobby.
Thanks Garrett, it's been a fun journey!!!
This tree is a nice old style looking tree, in my view. Great root work will get this tree off to a great start.
Thanks!
What an amazing improvement to an already beautiful tree!! Glad to see the big risk payed off for you
Aww, it's cold! 😢
So many roots man!!
❤ this Nigel
I’m not sure I really understand the look you’re going for with the aerial roots, but I’m sure it’ll turn out awesome as always with your trees👌🏻
Beautiful tree!
Very cool! Great that the cut aerial roots will subdivide like that!
very nice, cool tree
I'm using wet cloth on Ficus trees for years when i have some exposed roots and it works really well .
Thanks! A great lesson!
A masterclass in root pruning!
Ow! This ficus looks now so powerful with all those fine roots 🧡
"Rectangling around the pot." 😂😂😂
I always love to see this Ficus Nice show Nigel!
I always enjoy watching you do rootwork, especially on ficuses. Thankfully you don't use the blue scissors then :)
A majestic tree. Beautiful.
That's fantastic
Thanks!!!
Smash the like 👍 👌
I've recently quit perlite.
From a recommendation from a senior club member, I use chicken grit #1.
Only $8 for a 50lb bag!
I'm sure you have that on hand all the time.
So awesome!! What are your plans with the new arial roots?
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I have a family of racoons that comes through my backyard and rips trees out of the pots in the middle of the night. They are just exploring looking for food im sure. So far I've been able to notice most of the trees early in the morning so I can repot them, but one was not so fortunate and was left on the ground for a day. Not sure how to stop them from messing with my trees!
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I'm surprised you left the aerial root on the right. It is outside the main profile....draws the eye hmmm....
Surgery in Operating Room 3 with Master Root surgeon, Dr. Saunders. Students, please bring a pencil and paper to while observing the good doctor in surgery.
Don't forget to bring an apple for the doctor after he is done in surgery.
Great pleasure to have y learn so many things over the years thanks a lot .if y like to see your influence .sandabonsai
Beautiful tree!