They are my favorite, precisely for what you listed as negatives, thinner trunk, strong roots, little leaves. It's one of the few species that actually looks harmonious, the rest just look like overweight people
So glad you chopped those lower branches! You have shown a too little ficus on your channel before. In that video you also mentioned that you did not like this variety. At least your consistent!
Thanks Nigel, really enjoyed this one! totally agree with your decision to remove those low side branches, looks much better without them. Look forward to seeing this in another 20 years!!
I must have missed this video last year. Glad I ran into it, what a treat! I hope Nigel can get those roots in check. I love ficus roots very much, they're wild and crazy!
That work has done some real good for that trees aesthetics. It is a really nice looking ficus. Well done Nigel you've brought the ugly duck a long way!! lol
It’s satisfying to watch the ugly parts cut off. I hated the roots when you started, and wondered why you don’t air layer it. But as I watched, the roots started to be a feature. I hope you video the repotting.
Wise choice on cutting off the lower branches. The trunk and even roots are very appealing to me but I must say that I personally don't like the foliage on that sort of ficus. Not sure why, it may have to be that the leaves are somewhat curled...? Keep them vidoes coming, we love it!
Consider crafting a cutting from this tree on a young Ficus benjamina or an other species. Like on fruit trees: take the best from each one. Good root triads from this and a good crown from that...
This tree seems to have turned a corner for the better today. Maybe your ‘ugly’ trees are cause to exercise your skills to the fullest. ~ Bonsai artistry and sculpting both involve removing the unwanted until the desired image is attained. A refined aesthetic always includes simplicity of line and form . A lack of clutter.
Loved the video and the life lesson, which you can apply to almost everything, including a problem child that turns into a wonderful adult! Anyway, someone else mentioned this and I want to second it: could you please take a video of how you sharpen the tools, especially knob and branch cutters? Thx. Cheers!
Mine died (first ever ficus) but the ficus neriifolia/ salicifolia i saw and got the other day renewed my hopes in ficus'. I have a good feeling that neriifolia is the right one to teach me the basic wants of a ficus species. I have the feeling that this tree will thrive for me! It looks super happy other than dropping 4 leaves.
Thanks for another interesting video! Actually I like "beyond control" root systems. Especially in tropical plants. It gives some chaotic feeling which is more true to jungle spirit, it is more spontaneous, more free, more surprising. I like more "unorthodox" approach to the bonsai because I don't want to create another "typical" look of bonsai tree. Nice pruning! Tree looks much better now!
He Nigel, nice vedio and a good looking specimen. I love your bonsais. I am from India and these trees love sunny and humid climate. I have some of them and they grow very well, sometimes 3-4 growth a season, but for that it need tropical climate. I would suggest you to make a tropical room for your tropical trees so they can get a feel of their native place. And good luck
Looking good! As always, really enjoy my morning ☕️ watching but wishing there was a “BonsaiCam” which would give an artist view as if we were sitting in your chair. Like a GoPro head mounted camera? Have a great day!!
I will never understand why Nigel picks each dead leaf off one by one. Just grab em man! or blow them off with your lungs in like one second. Haha I get the patience zen aspect.. but still.
I have the same species since more than 20 years and it really is driving me crazy. It’s not reacting “normally” and build big ugly roots, like you describe it.
I love that little tree. You need to tell it that you love it and give it more TLC. LOL Don't you talk to your trees??? I talk to all my plants. Always positive
Hi Nigel, I bought a Ficus benjamina today and it has three trees coming out of the pot. Can these be separated and can I do this now? Or should this be done in the fall. Kim🇨🇦
I am getting spoiled with these daily videos 🤣🤣 usually, ficus specialistis do a lot of grafting, mix and matching better foliage varieties with better root varieties... it is quite rare, nowadays, to see "pure" ficus, specially benjamina.
I would suggest to hollow out the big cut you made, and turn it into something else, and not handle it identically as you handle all oher trees. Also this bulbous top part ... it will never get to look less bulbous and I think you know that already 😏
Very very informative, sir I hope you are always healthy and can continue to work I am waiting for the next video, Anyway, I also have several collections of bonsai plants, but in the meantime, what I have uploaded on my channel is still Duranta bonsai please give input to me, who is still a beginner, sir ... thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Waking up to the Bonsai Zone videos is just the best thing!!
Why don't you like it? That root system looks like a hand griping the soil very firmly - make that a spooky feature of this tree.
"I have to relocate the spider"
Haha that's so nice 🤭🥰
They are my favorite, precisely for what you listed as negatives, thinner trunk, strong roots, little leaves. It's one of the few species that actually looks harmonious, the rest just look like overweight people
So glad you chopped those lower branches! You have shown a too little ficus on your channel before. In that video you also mentioned that you did not like this variety. At least your consistent!
Thanks Nigel, really enjoyed this one! totally agree with your decision to remove those low side branches, looks much better without them. Look forward to seeing this in another 20 years!!
Its good you removed that vertical low branch. Because that is the reason why one side of the root system is dominant. It has to feed that branch.
High Nigel. Great Video, great tree!
Question: can you do a video on sharping your Tools?
Yeah, that tree is definitely coming along. Looks pretty nice now for sure. 👍
I'm so glad you decided to cut them at the roots in the end 😄
"The most joyous moments are when after many years smiling at an ugly tree one day it smiles back." - Walter Pall
Turned in to one of my fav trees. No tree is ugly, just unrefined.
I must have missed this video last year. Glad I ran into it, what a treat! I hope Nigel can get those roots in check. I love ficus roots very much, they're wild and crazy!
With a little bit of tlc that tree is looking pretty good. I think that tree is going to surprise you in the future.
That work has done some real good for that trees aesthetics. It is a really nice looking ficus. Well done Nigel you've brought the ugly duck a long way!! lol
It’s satisfying to watch the ugly parts cut off. I hated the roots when you started, and wondered why you don’t air layer it. But as I watched, the roots started to be a feature. I hope you video the repotting.
Wise choice on cutting off the lower branches. The trunk and even roots are very appealing to me but I must say that I personally don't like the foliage on that sort of ficus. Not sure why, it may have to be that the leaves are somewhat curled...? Keep them vidoes coming, we love it!
Great video. That too little is really resilient to survive so much work & it's really coming along. Glad to see it, thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Another great video! I appreciate the work put into these videos!
How kind you are to the spiders just shows what a quality human being you are ❤ 🕷
That tree reminds me of those found in the wild moors in England with the roots torn up by the fierce winds and snow. Lovely character!
Thank you for posting this video, I'm not sure if you read my comment before asking about this tree... you did a great work on this tree today!
That’s a good looking tree Nigel. I really enjoy your ficus videos.
That tree is so gnarly and haunted looking. I like it!!
Consider crafting a cutting from this tree on a young Ficus benjamina or an other species. Like on fruit trees: take the best from each one. Good root triads from this and a good crown from that...
This tree seems to have turned a corner for the better today. Maybe your ‘ugly’ trees are cause to exercise your skills to the fullest. ~ Bonsai artistry and sculpting both involve removing the unwanted until the desired image is attained. A refined aesthetic always includes simplicity of line and form . A lack of clutter.
Uhh deep comment here, nice.
🍃Wow, such a difference in before and after. I can't wait to see what you do with the roots later. Excellent video🌴
I cannot believe the root system that you have. Excellent. Fantastic trunk also.
Loved the video and the life lesson, which you can apply to almost everything, including a problem child that turns into a wonderful adult!
Anyway, someone else mentioned this and I want to second it: could you please take a video of how you sharpen the tools, especially knob and branch cutters? Thx. Cheers!
Impressive transformation on this tree. I love to see you prune, it's like performance art.
Mine died (first ever ficus) but the ficus neriifolia/ salicifolia i saw and got the other day renewed my hopes in ficus'. I have a good feeling that neriifolia is the right one to teach me the basic wants of a ficus species. I have the feeling that this tree will thrive for me! It looks super happy other than dropping 4 leaves.
Thanks for another interesting video!
Actually I like "beyond control" root systems. Especially in tropical plants. It gives some chaotic feeling which is more true to jungle spirit, it is more spontaneous, more free, more surprising.
I like more "unorthodox" approach to the bonsai because I don't want to create another "typical" look of bonsai tree.
Nice pruning! Tree looks much better now!
Really enjoyed the video, the trees looking good !
Another inspirational video. Thanks Nigel
He Nigel, nice vedio and a good looking specimen. I love your bonsais. I am from India and these trees love sunny and humid climate. I have some of them and they grow very well, sometimes 3-4 growth a season, but for that it need tropical climate. I would suggest you to make a tropical room for your tropical trees so they can get a feel of their native place. And good luck
Looking good! As always, really enjoy my morning ☕️ watching but wishing there was a “BonsaiCam” which would give an artist view as if we were sitting in your chair. Like a GoPro head mounted camera? Have a great day!!
Also, the root base is a bit of a reflection of the spiders 🕷 living in the canopy. Maybe this is your “spider Ficus”?
I will never understand why Nigel picks each dead leaf off one by one. Just grab em man! or blow them off with your lungs in like one second. Haha I get the patience zen aspect.. but still.
Beautiful, amazing work Nigel!!!
It is an ugly duckling, but, with your skills it will turn into a swan. I like the tree. Fascinating little tree.
I would put his roots over a big rock. I admire your patience.
I have the same species since more than 20 years and it really is driving me crazy. It’s not reacting “normally” and build big ugly roots, like you describe it.
I love that little tree. You need to tell it that you love it and give it more TLC. LOL Don't you talk to your trees??? I talk to all my plants. Always positive
This tree is in at least one other video- “Moving My Bonsai Into the Plant Room, October 2019” You did some hard pruning and discussed the tree a bit.
Thanks, I couldn't remember if I had or not!
I remembered your commentary regarding the tree. Your current regards for tree were very similar back then. I agree it has lots of potential now.
Everyone deserves a chance, including a ficus.
what kind of fertilizer you usually give to your bonsai ? And what is the other stuff that you mix with perlite ?
Learning Bonsai language will take time but there is promise: The Ficus Roots are imposing and the Branches eloquent and delicate.
thankyou for your videos, i learned a lot and got some ideas. from philippines🙌
Hi Nigel, I bought a Ficus benjamina today and it has three trees coming out of the pot. Can these be separated and can I do this now? Or should this be done in the fall.
Kim🇨🇦
I am getting spoiled with these daily videos 🤣🤣 usually, ficus specialistis do a lot of grafting, mix and matching better foliage varieties with better root varieties... it is quite rare, nowadays, to see "pure" ficus, specially benjamina.
You forget the spell "Here I go". Lol
Btw it is inspiring to watch you're not giving up on a tree just because it looks ugly now.
New rule of thumb: Keep the spider, get rid of the twig.
The ficus turned out pretty well!
sure will look great someday . . .it's the nigel touch!!
How long ago was it repotted? Looking very respectable now. Great work, as usual. Thanks
Lovely video! 😊❤️
This tree looks like a Ficus Benjamina vr. Natasha
Anyone catch the swinging spider? 🕷🕸
I’m glad you cut off the water sprouts coming from the trunk.
The tree is beginning to grow now, and it's becoming a favorite of mine, funny how things change!
Lighting looks good to me for the video.
Até o observar da retirada das folhas secas do solo é relaxante... :-)
Great video like alwas
Better looks without the lower branches, way more better!
Looks like a good root over rock tree
Hi, can I ask why you don't propagate your cutting?
Good day. Tell me the address of the store where you can buy young ficus Too Little?
I Don t know but I don t like that overhanging branch on right side.
Hello idol, thank you for sharing!
Which fertilizer to use in liquid or powder
Good job👍
Thanks, the tree is doing really well and looking good!
How can you reproduce or plant this ones?
muito linda esse bonsai 😊
So what were you eating?
one of my plants have leafs and i see that the will be snow next weak what do i do do? will it die if snow fell and it is not dormet.
btw the are outside we didn't have snow yet this year witch it is a frist.
Food night Nigel, second Premiere that I catch... The food side ti work in the night 😀
Nothing like pets stealing the show in a UA-cam video.
I would suggest to hollow out the big cut you made, and turn it into something else, and not handle it identically as you handle all oher trees.
Also this bulbous top part ... it will never get to look less bulbous and I think you know that already 😏
Very very informative, sir
I hope you are always healthy and can continue to work
I am waiting for the next video,
Anyway, I also have several collections of bonsai plants, but in the meantime, what I have uploaded on my channel is still Duranta bonsai
please give input to me, who is still a beginner, sir ...
thank you
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi nigel
Hi
Manuel, you are the foist tonight!
@@TheBonsaiZone sorry I don’t watching your video I’m was Busy
@@TheBonsaiZone hi nigel love your video
Where is your too little ficus now?
Foist
Ficus bendjamina natasha
Do you think this tree looks more like natasha than his other "Medium Leaf" Benjaminas?
@@Kjbrunzo I haven't seen the others, but this is Natasha
First day asking for a hairstyle tutorial video
Sir please comb your hair