Portulacaria Afra (dwarf jade) Pre-Bonsai First Styling

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  • Опубліковано 17 бер 2024
  • This is the first styling of a portulacaria afra pre-bonsai that was initially a branch cut off of a larger tree. About 5 years ago, I stuck it in a shallow pot and let the roots grow out of the pot and into the ground. This allowed the trunk to thicken quickly, but I didn't do tons of maintenance on it, so it started to lose its shape. I decided to trim it back last fall so it could begin its journey toward becoming a bonsai.

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  • @googleboy7530
    @googleboy7530 9 днів тому

    Beautiful P.Afra collection

  • @jus6681
    @jus6681 9 днів тому +2

    "I think I have enough trees." What, is this a comedy channel now? 😂

  • @jazzrat2000
    @jazzrat2000 3 місяці тому +5

    excellent. I started at Bonsai when I was 67. And so I don't have too many years to leave things in the ground :)

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  3 місяці тому +2

      You can make quick bonsai by starting with already developed stock!

    • @nerinat8371
      @nerinat8371 3 місяці тому +1

      Im new as well at 64 but its about the journey for me

    • @jamesamberrichesson6528
      @jamesamberrichesson6528 2 місяці тому

      Just got my first Jade Bonsai 47. I have about 130 house plants, but this is my first bonsai

  • @NgocLinhVo-Thienthong8428
    @NgocLinhVo-Thienthong8428 12 днів тому

    Yêu cây là phẩm chất cực tốt của chúng ta, tạo cây đẹp lại càng vun bồi đức tính sáng tạo , giữ gìn được cảm giác yên bình nơi tâm mình, like video 🎉🎉🎉

  • @toddbrittain1060
    @toddbrittain1060 2 місяці тому +2

    Very nice little tree Zane. Just a tip with P afra cuttings - retain as many leaves on the cutting as possible. The more leaves, the quicker it'll produce roots. You can always style the cutting after it produces roots. Keep up the good work. Always great to come across another P afra enthusiast. It is a great species for dry-climate bonsai.

  • @spookyfey
    @spookyfey Місяць тому +1

    I’m in a desert climate so I really appreciate you using these as bonsai. I bought a mother p afra plant recently and I’m going to try to make little bonsai with the cuttings

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  20 днів тому

      Great specimens for warmer climates!

  • @ryanmesser9191
    @ryanmesser9191 3 місяці тому +1

    Its got some great bones and thickness. Excited to see where you take this over the coming years!

  • @suer666
    @suer666 3 місяці тому +1

    I love your thought process. Awesome Jade. Im only 2 years into developing mine and im in UK so no chance of growing such a lovely tree

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! If you’re in a colder area, deciduous trees like maples grow very quickly. It’s fun to have variety in the garden 🪴

  • @harrietb2141
    @harrietb2141 2 місяці тому

    What a nice collection of trees you have.😍🌳🌳🌳

  • @RexChua-dd3or
    @RexChua-dd3or 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi mate!! so happy to see someone with same hobby😊
    nice sharing bro...

  • @brianhernandez1777
    @brianhernandez1777 Місяць тому +2

    What was your process with the thick trunk cuttings? Did u let them callous or did you potted them directly on soil right away?
    Its because I have a 8yr old portulcaria jade with a 3 feet in length of thick trunk and nice form for bonsai but want to hold of to see if I can find someone propagating thick trunks but no videos yet

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  Місяць тому +1

      I put them in well draining soil and don’t water for a week. Best to propagate when it’s warm outside. Late spring and summer are ideal seasons for this action.

  • @BubbaStew
    @BubbaStew 3 місяці тому +1

    it's been weird cold here in my part of AZ too. i was able to get some trees out a couple weeks ago... and today... snow is threatening...

  • @TheLightDelightful
    @TheLightDelightful 2 місяці тому

    Give us some guidance on making splits like yours grow

  • @adityasvisionaryvlogsforu
    @adityasvisionaryvlogsforu Місяць тому +1

    Amazing and very informative video🎉

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  Місяць тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @adityasvisionaryvlogsforu
      @adityasvisionaryvlogsforu Місяць тому

      @@zanestrees Thank you. I post my trees here. Like all your videos youtube.com/@adityasvisionaryvlogsforu?si=Bq-y2HNq78MX6J2N

  • @valanso45
    @valanso45 16 днів тому

  • @bonsaisn
    @bonsaisn 3 місяці тому +1

    Xin chào bạn, tôi rất mai mắn khi được xem video bạn người cùng sở thích đam mê cây bonsai giống tôi, chúc bạn nhiều sức khỏe thành công trong cuộc sống ❤❤❤❤

  • @googleboy7530
    @googleboy7530 9 днів тому

    Dwarf Jade is the crassula sacrocaulis, not the Portulacaria Afra. This is an Elephant Bush/Spekboom

    • @dk2614
      @dk2614 17 годин тому

      The reason for scientific or botanical names is that common names differ by region. Dwarf Jade, Miniature Jade, Spekboom, elephant bush, pork bush are all common names for Portulacaria afra.

  • @ericshingles
    @ericshingles 2 місяці тому

    I still dont understand why people wire trees into a pot, I dont even wire in my forests. Never had one fall over or go backwards in 50 years. After repotting aftercare should ensure that the tree isnt in a position to be blown or knocked over

    • @zanestrees
      @zanestrees  2 місяці тому

      With shallower pots there’s no way to keep some trees in position without wiring. Better safe than sorry