Maybe that’s my problem! I’ve never wayered them!
The bonsai heresy thread
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twisted trees
Omono
It's a unique blend of wiring and watering from Japan. An very advanced technique. Video next week. Stay tuned.
Mellow Mullet
Masterpiece
Letting azalea bonsai bloom, every year.
Repotting azaleas before they bloom and then letting them still bloom.
Not believing that flowers, fruit, or seed, robs a plant of energy that could used be later for growth.
Using latex caulk for cut paste.
Using aluminum wire on any type of tree.
Using copper wire on any type of tree.
Not using kanuma for azaleas.
Not using akadama for anything.
Sometimes using Turface.
Growing Bald Cypress with the roots submerged.
Styling bald cypress in other ways than "flat top".
At least a dozen more.
Yep, I am a heretic, probably should be burnt at the stake...
Repotting azaleas before they bloom and then letting them still bloom.
Not believing that flowers, fruit, or seed, robs a plant of energy that could used be later for growth.
Using latex caulk for cut paste.
Using aluminum wire on any type of tree.
Using copper wire on any type of tree.
Not using kanuma for azaleas.
Not using akadama for anything.
Sometimes using Turface.
Growing Bald Cypress with the roots submerged.
Styling bald cypress in other ways than "flat top".
At least a dozen more.
Yep, I am a heretic, probably should be burnt at the stake...
JosephCooper
Shohin
I don't use conifers or most "acceptable" bonsai species.
I am trying a (gasp!) Peach bonsai right now, letting trees flower when they "should be growing", accepting weeping, banyan, and spreading oak styles as official styles.
Not using cut paste, and keeping trees "too tall"
I am trying a (gasp!) Peach bonsai right now, letting trees flower when they "should be growing", accepting weeping, banyan, and spreading oak styles as official styles.
Not using cut paste, and keeping trees "too tall"
Velodog2
Chumono
Using glazed pots for conifers.
Portulacaria afra and Crassula ovata var 'gollum' as bonsai. That's right, succulents posing as trees! Bwahahahaa!
It says something about my collection that they're the closest to actually looking like trees.
Plastic-wrapped aluminum wire for wiring trees.
Plastic nursery pots.
Maple seedlings tied together for fusion to make a bonsai. (It might be a broom.)
It says something about my collection that they're the closest to actually looking like trees.
Plastic-wrapped aluminum wire for wiring trees.
Plastic nursery pots.
Maple seedlings tied together for fusion to make a bonsai. (It might be a broom.)
Anthony
Imperial Masterpiece
Hee, hee Sifu,
we keep trees in bright light for a week and read not to long ago
it used to be two weeks.
So we tested the idea of two weeks, on a ficus p. First week no
new roots,second week, wrap everywhere.
It might also be 2 factors.
[1] Aged compost has glues
[2] The weight of silica based gravel.
And yes we have wind until June/July daily, then then rain takes over
the wind goes to a milder quality.
We call it crop season wind, starts after Christmas.
The tree shapes might also help.
If need be we also have heavy dense stones for a week
Plus we do not bare root, Unless it is from a plant nursery.
The gravel/compost discourages thick roots, like how clay
encourages thick roots.
Checked quite a few of the 30 year olds, only fine roots.
Hope this answers.
Good Day
Anthony
we keep trees in bright light for a week and read not to long ago
it used to be two weeks.
So we tested the idea of two weeks, on a ficus p. First week no
new roots,second week, wrap everywhere.
It might also be 2 factors.
[1] Aged compost has glues
[2] The weight of silica based gravel.
And yes we have wind until June/July daily, then then rain takes over
the wind goes to a milder quality.
We call it crop season wind, starts after Christmas.
The tree shapes might also help.
If need be we also have heavy dense stones for a week
Plus we do not bare root, Unless it is from a plant nursery.
The gravel/compost discourages thick roots, like how clay
encourages thick roots.
Checked quite a few of the 30 year olds, only fine roots.
Hope this answers.
Good Day
Anthony
So, no cascades or semi-cascades? Or top heavy trees that slant to the side? No tall trees in relatively shallow pots?
Ooohhh! A video! Be sure to film it photo bomb style, with your best Bob Ross style ‘fro! I want to see some happy little wayers!
milehigh_7
Mister 500,000
This one cracks me up! Unless you are being corrected by a native speaker, it's highly unlikely they say it right either!
milehigh_7
Mister 500,000
Bougs have sensitive roots.
milehigh_7
Mister 500,000
Oh roots die over 100F lol!
onlyrey
Mame
I have to come clean, I don’t cut all my new tres down to 2” stumps...
No?
milehigh_7
Mister 500,000
No I whack about 90-95% when I repot.
it depends on when you do it.Hmm, ok then. I have a few due for pots soon so I guess I won't be so concerned about it. Been almost record temps here for this time of year, 94 today.No I whack about 90-95% when I repot.
MrFancyPlants
Masterpiece
Letting three year olds play in the sprinkler next to your plants.. Two broken branches on my favorite tree 
milehigh_7
Mister 500,000
This is a costly myth...
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