Rescued Cotoneaster Bonsai Emergency Repotting

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @Daniela-vo4hi
    @Daniela-vo4hi 2 роки тому +12

    Would love to see an update of how the tree (root system) has faired.

  • @tobywilson4876
    @tobywilson4876 3 роки тому +12

    Good job Darren! That trunk looks like a cresting wave, its lovely

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +4

      Thanks Toby, my eyes popped out when I saw it!

  • @cencalbonsai6429
    @cencalbonsai6429 3 роки тому +7

    damn bro! that is probably 1 of the best looking cotoneasters ive seen, no lie! 👍🏼

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Me too, was such a lucky find for me to pick up this tree

  • @arctica7170
    @arctica7170 2 роки тому

    I can hear a sigh of relief from that tree. Well done.

  • @lapis8183
    @lapis8183 3 роки тому +1

    I was always into bonsai trees but I never knew how much work went into them. I really like your videos, they are informstive and aesthetic. Keep up the good work!

  • @sagebonsai
    @sagebonsai 3 роки тому +4

    This is my quick trick on dealing with all that.
    flush your toilet, roots usually grow in the direction of the gravitational pol. Now when doing root work go in the opposite direction you find that they unwind much more easily.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +4

      That’s smart! That would have applied to a hawthorn I did recently, very noticeable - now you mention it

  • @ck8313
    @ck8313 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent work. Love to see it's update in 4-6 weeks.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, hope to post an update soon as this was filmed in March just waiting for flowers to open

    • @ck8313
      @ck8313 3 роки тому

      @@grobonsai awesome

  • @simongore29
    @simongore29 10 місяців тому

    I like the structural chop stick technique - keeping the root system centralised. I would also love to see an update on this tree

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Simon, I haven’t touched this tree yet except to remove any wire, probably update it late spring after the repotting rush

  • @vanillemor5009
    @vanillemor5009 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, I can't imagine how much experience you must have with bonsai trees, it's just wonderful to watch you! I'd love to get a bonsai myself but I'm kinda scared that I'll do everything wrong and kill it. :/

  • @michaelmason4206
    @michaelmason4206 Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you. I really like your narration. That explains why you were doing what you were doing.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  Рік тому

      I appreciate that! Thanks for the feedback

  • @maverickstclare3756
    @maverickstclare3756 3 роки тому +11

    Risk it now or watch it weaken and *then* have to do it - the right choice was made, regardless of the outcome - though it looks like a good job to me

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks, I agree (obviously 😁)

  • @RowdyTheHitman
    @RowdyTheHitman 3 роки тому

    So glad I found this channel, exactly what I needed

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      I’m glad too! Thanks

  • @Megan-kl1od
    @Megan-kl1od 2 роки тому +2

    I'd love to see an update on this beautiful tree :)

  • @spenserdeardorff2737
    @spenserdeardorff2737 3 роки тому

    Very jealous of this addition to your collection. Congrats!

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      It was a very lucky find

  • @evolution_bonsai
    @evolution_bonsai 3 роки тому +2

    Great job Darren! And amazing tree!

  • @Tore1972Wisdom
    @Tore1972Wisdom 3 роки тому

    Cotoneaster is very hardie and fast growing, so it will survive for sure and it will be very happy for that new soil.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Definitely, thanks for watching

  • @hopsinoi5871
    @hopsinoi5871 3 роки тому

    I discovered your channel today and got in love with it! keep up the great work. I have never done anything like this but you mage me curious. it is inspiring

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Thank you!

    • @lorigraham2496
      @lorigraham2496 3 роки тому

      I've that type of knife a lot with good results.

  • @Tybold63
    @Tybold63 3 роки тому

    What a great challenge and you did a nice work with the old cotoneaster!
    Hope we can follow it later on :)

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @BackGardenBonsai
    @BackGardenBonsai 3 роки тому +1

    Powerful trunk. The guy you bought them off was wise to sell when he did as it looks like most his collection was on the verge of collapse. A hard decision for him i'm sure, but i'm certain he will be very pleased to see that they are all going to live very happily now.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      His wife listed them for sale while he was at work, but he accepted it was the right decision haha He couldn’t bring himself to do it

    • @BackGardenBonsai
      @BackGardenBonsai 3 роки тому +1

      @@grobonsai hahah incredible!!! I love it

  • @jarheadbonsai
    @jarheadbonsai 3 роки тому

    Always great content Darren. Thank you 😎🍺🍺

  • @FranklinAyers13
    @FranklinAyers13 3 роки тому

    Amazing Cotoneaster! I hope it thrives now! When I get trees that root bound I deploy water to wash out the old soil. It is pretty gentle on the roots but gets the soil out of hard to excavate areas.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      I choose not to use that method, but I’m glad you have success that way 👍

    • @FranklinAyers13
      @FranklinAyers13 3 роки тому

      @@grobonsai I really enjoy your videos and the way you share your decision making processes. It is very helpful!

  • @XoshBitt
    @XoshBitt 3 роки тому +3

    Out of curiosity... could you have sprayed the root mass with a water hose once it was out of the pot to avoid doing damage to the roots instead of chop sticking it? Perhaps a combination of the two? Thanks for the video. Interesting to see trees in such conditions and how to help them.

  • @arghentrock
    @arghentrock 3 роки тому

    Great work! Learned a lot from this video.

  • @entyropy3262
    @entyropy3262 3 роки тому

    Time to preserve a part of the wood, that is not yet degraded too much.
    Let us know how the tree is doing. Good job. 👍

  • @Maunkwew
    @Maunkwew 3 роки тому

    Good tree ... nice bonsai material 👍🏿👍🏿🥰🥰

  • @almac2598
    @almac2598 3 роки тому

    An unwanted bread knife with a serrated edge (large serrations) cuts through matted root balls easily. Thanks Darren.

  • @anilkumarbhaker1256
    @anilkumarbhaker1256 3 роки тому

    It looks amazing....I just said wow..👍👍❤️❤️ love from india man❤️

  • @Ukeitupmike
    @Ukeitupmike 3 роки тому

    this is a huge plant with a great plant.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Couldn’t believe my luck when I saw it!

  • @saltySandworm1
    @saltySandworm1 3 роки тому

    Well done! big thumbs up

  • @richardkearney6077
    @richardkearney6077 3 роки тому

    Great video, well done

  • @jeridandes8973
    @jeridandes8973 3 роки тому

    I don’t even know what that is but it’s impressive

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching! I really do appreciate when people who don't practice bonsai stop by and give my channel their valuable time :)

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover 3 роки тому

    Wow beautiful tree

  • @anaklaric5986
    @anaklaric5986 3 роки тому

    Oh boy... Good luck :)

  • @mikeswain1945
    @mikeswain1945 2 роки тому

    Darren, please excuse the beginners question but can I ask what you were adding to the new pot at 9:15 please?

  • @wadmadhushan4434
    @wadmadhushan4434 3 роки тому

    Good job friend. Super

  • @bonsaitechnique5393
    @bonsaitechnique5393 3 роки тому

    very beautiful

  • @DiaEule
    @DiaEule 3 роки тому +2

    Why not use compressed air to clean out the old soil?

    • @Firby1988
      @Firby1988 3 роки тому +1

      That’s a good question I don’t know but it would save time

  • @peterdeblois960
    @peterdeblois960 3 роки тому

    I know nothing about bonsai but am really interested in it. Could you place the whole root structure in water to remove the bad soil or would that be more detrimental?

  • @Slaprox
    @Slaprox 3 роки тому

    I know nothing of this, but why wouldn't you use water vs your chop stick?

  • @ajithanil6055
    @ajithanil6055 3 роки тому

    Good one

  • @michaeleber4752
    @michaeleber4752 2 роки тому

    When are you doing an update on this tree? I'd love to know how it survived the rescue operation.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  2 роки тому +1

      Very soon (ish)! It will take some time to edit though. I guess several weeks until it will be ready. Thanks for your interest

  • @Random_JapGuy
    @Random_JapGuy 3 роки тому

    Good look ❤️

  • @terryc8674
    @terryc8674 3 роки тому

    How is it doing now ? Has it survived ? Looking at that dead wood, that would be my first priority. A full gentle clean removing any surface soft stuff then Cyanoacrylate (super glue) then a partial root tease and a bigger pot. Letting it grow and get back to health.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      Its doing great, so well, that I have pruned and wired. I would consider selling it at the right price, but because I’m not actively selling it, I’m not sure what that price is. My email is in the description of this video if you would like to make an offer.

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden 3 роки тому +1

    Just reading Michael Hagedorn’s Bonsai Heresy on exactly this precise topic, ie solid, decomposed Akadama and solid root ball. Somewhat controversial and counter intuitive - I won’t spoil it for you 😄

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      Is it ‘Add more decomposed soil’?

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden 3 роки тому

      @@grobonsai or leave it alone! Who am I to argue with anyone who has been in the presence of the Japanese bonsai gods? I once saw Corin Tomlinson from a distance 😂
      I’ve got another 300 pages to go yet, who knows what other mind blowing stuff I’m going to find... I may need to lie down in a darkened room for a little while until the sense of vertigo stops.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      So cryptic! Are you saying I shouldn’t have repotted this tree? I don’t follow

    • @TheBonsaiGarden
      @TheBonsaiGarden 3 роки тому

      @@grobonsai I’m saying nothing to nobody. That way I won’t get shouted at 😀
      What Michael seems to be saying, and I’m paraphrasing and possibly misrepresenting a bit or skipping pertinent detail, is that many older Japanese trees don’t have the solid ball of decomposed stuff much disturbed just tickled at the edges, and that results in fine feeder roots in the actual solid rootball bit. I’m only relaying what I thought I just read. 😆
      I guess the title is a dead giveaway that he is out to upset and confuse people. Pigeons and cats.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      @@TheBonsaiGarden ah yes I’m with you. When the root system is healthy, I think that’s the important part of the jigsaw. If it isn’t healthy (black, smelly, devoid of fine root) then work is required. Yeah I see what you mean now 👍👍

  • @grahamlister214
    @grahamlister214 3 роки тому

    What an awesome tree!!.... would it have been an option to clean the roots lightly. Then put it in a large training pot. Reducing any risk. Bringing back health. After a season clean the roots up knowing which were the strong roots? Guess it depends on country, season and what your heart/gut is telling you huh? Great stuff 👍🏽

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      I no longer think that’s a solution. My opinion is that as long as timing is good, a proper repot to correct any issues is the way forward. Learned via Mirai, and my own observations from working on this collection of trees I acquired over winter. Thanks for supporting the channel Graham

    • @grahamlister214
      @grahamlister214 3 роки тому

      Gro Bonsai .... knowing the individual plant is primary 👍🏽

  • @worldwidenwo
    @worldwidenwo 3 роки тому

    My favourite tree

  • @mudins
    @mudins 3 роки тому +1

    When was this filmed ? I thought it was to late for any type of repot

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 3 роки тому

    Great work. Beautiful looking tree. Hope it survives. Thanks

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Thanks again Matt 🙏

  • @parvuselephantus
    @parvuselephantus 3 роки тому

    Has it survived? How is it going?

  • @joaosousa988
    @joaosousa988 3 роки тому

    Wow, how do you get a trunk like that?

  • @sanjaykoganti4089
    @sanjaykoganti4089 3 роки тому

    Does washing roots help in this scenario
    Gentel washing wold expose the whole root and then you could treat it.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      I prefer not to, especially if the tree is not healthy. I address only the problem areas, no need to disturb happy roots

  • @sethg6157
    @sethg6157 2 роки тому

    Their is likely a really obvious reason why it's not done like this but why not use a hose or something to gently rinse all the dirt out then. Pack in new soil?

  • @mikeswain1945
    @mikeswain1945 2 роки тому

    Darren, not sure if you read these comments but can I ask about the 'topped off with moss' bit at 10:45 please?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  2 роки тому +1

      More info here Moss Top Dressing For Bonsai
      ua-cam.com/users/shortskE29ula_SK4?feature=share

    • @mikeswain1945
      @mikeswain1945 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the help, really appreciated.

  • @shaneallen3502
    @shaneallen3502 3 роки тому

    Enjoy your videos. Was that dry moss you used and what type please?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Thanks, here’s a short vid explaining the moss ua-cam.com/video/kE29ula_SK4/v-deo.html

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 3 роки тому +2

    I would have just broke the pot instead of harm the Bonsai.

  • @vickikay54
    @vickikay54 2 роки тому

    I couldn't be bothered with a chopstick/hook. I just hit mine with a bit of hose pressure. I don't see the sense of messing around with anything else.

  • @ThatOneCorvusKing
    @ThatOneCorvusKing 3 роки тому

    I don't have any experience with bonsai, so there's probably a good reason, but why don't you swish the roots in some water to remove soil without damaging roots?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      It is because I only want to remove the soil that doesn’t provide good environment for healthy fine roots. If I get water involved I lose control of what I wash off. Some practitioners do wash the roots but it’s my preference not to, in most cases, so we can build a pot full of fine roots without starting over each time it’s repotted. That allows controlled branch growth and fine twigs to grow. It just depends what we’re trying to achieve 🙂 hope that makes sense

  • @robertwarren6355
    @robertwarren6355 3 роки тому

    Recently got into bonsai from your TikTok page. When you repot a plant do you immediately add fertilizer or do you wait a bit for the plant to adjust?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      I don’t, I wait for strong growth. Some trees won’t skip a beat, others will pause

    • @robertwarren6355
      @robertwarren6355 3 роки тому

      @@grobonsai thank you for the tip! If it’s not obvious your videos are amazing

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much!

  • @thenaturecreater8906
    @thenaturecreater8906 2 роки тому

    Did it survive?

  • @jaimepalazuelos3207
    @jaimepalazuelos3207 3 роки тому

    Awesome tree Darren. Can I ask where did you get those sticks? I use chinese chopsticks but they are quite weak.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      It was a lucky find, that tree! Are you based in the U.K.? if so, I can hook you up with some

    • @jaimepalazuelos3207
      @jaimepalazuelos3207 3 роки тому

      Yes, I am, in Chorley, but I do not want to abuse.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      It is Moso bamboo in 12-16cm diameter poles. It is available online but the minimum order and delivery make it pricey. If you would like some, send me a private message somewhere. I can send you some in exchange for a small amount of money 😊

  • @bonsaidiary3137
    @bonsaidiary3137 3 роки тому

    Nice bro

  • @69kesh
    @69kesh 2 роки тому

    How about an up date on this cotoneaster

  • @Maguila0621
    @Maguila0621 3 роки тому

    Hi! What type of cotoneaster is this?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Hi it is C. microphylus

  • @69kesh
    @69kesh 3 роки тому

    Can you make a another video of this tree. An up date please.

  • @TheWizardofMNT
    @TheWizardofMNT 3 роки тому

    Is that sphagnum moss and how do you get it like that?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Here are the details ua-cam.com/video/kE29ula_SK4/v-deo.html

  • @mirandusings
    @mirandusings 3 роки тому

    What does "fryable soil" mean?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      In general gardening it means the soil is easily crumbled, hence readily planted. In the bonsai context, friable soil is intact bonsai soil particles, as opposed to broken down field soil, organic matter, or decomposed bonsai soil.

  • @69kesh
    @69kesh 3 роки тому

    dear darren how is this tree doing, give us an update

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Here’s a photo instagram.com/p/CPidDU2Dv_G/?

    • @69kesh
      @69kesh 2 роки тому

      Wow I saw the updated picture on Instagram

  • @Carlos-pv7vf
    @Carlos-pv7vf 3 роки тому

    Es normal que tenga raíces de fuera si lo tienes en el suelo húmedo y no podría morir

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      Ah ok, interesting, thanks

  • @MrLeviivel
    @MrLeviivel 3 роки тому

    Why not use a jet of water from a garden hose to remove soil?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      It is too imprecise - I want to have control over how much is removed and what remains untouched. It's hard work and my wrists don't thank me for it. But it's necessary for a valuable tree that isn't in the best health. Of course, everyone has different opinions and approaches, which I respect.

  • @ZHDofficial218
    @ZHDofficial218 2 роки тому

    Bonsai

  • @matthewwood4008
    @matthewwood4008 3 роки тому

    👍

  • @philipbooth9755
    @philipbooth9755 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely Bonsai, would be great in any collection. Soaking and washing the root ball would have been much gentler and safer and Cotoneasters don’t like Akadama- pumice, lava chip, molar clay, cut Sphagnum Moss and ground pine bark Would have possibly been safer.

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +2

      I disagree, but no surprise there

  • @13whip13
    @13whip13 2 роки тому

    1 year update?

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  2 роки тому

      I’m working on it 😁

  • @chocoataaa4603
    @chocoataaa4603 3 роки тому

    Do an asmr please

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому

      How do you think I should do it? ASMR doesn’t ‘do it’ for me, so I’m not sure how it works

  • @JBugDavis
    @JBugDavis 3 роки тому

    Why do all your videos end abruptly? Most of the videos I watch seem to end mid sentence. Very strange

    • @grobonsai
      @grobonsai  3 роки тому +1

      It's a combination of ending sentences with a high tone that sounds like I'm going to say something else (annoys me too but i only notice during editing when it's too late!). And, not always having time to record a proper sign-off

  • @ajithanil6055
    @ajithanil6055 3 роки тому

    Haha first😁