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Thank you! I believe it is a euonymus - I have the variegated variety in my yard, but apparently the young leaves of a cutting do not have the white halo around the leaf. Anyone ever use eunoymus as bonsai ? -Kirk

Hi all, I've been experimenting with a homemade bubble propagator : http://localbonsai.com/update-preparations-for-a-bonsai-aeroponic-propagator-2/ Until now, all of my greenwood cuttings have failed (acer, abies, malus, betula, etc) except for this mystery cutting ! I don't even...

http://localbonsai.com/update-preparations-for-a-bonsai-aeroponic-propagator/

Kaya, your post is enlightening - I'm planning to put my tree outdoors come July, at which point, I will try that method you mentioned! Spaghnum moss as substrate perhaps ?

My umbrella tree is slowly coming along, check it out! http://localbonsai.com/braiding-aerial-roots-of-the-arboricola/ Comments appreciated

thanks guys, i will be posting updates here and on my blog as I make progress.

I did look into the pond foggers. However, I read that they have a very limited lifetime, and the vibrating wafers need replacement. I figured an air pump was simpler.

I'm doing it for the sake of trying something new, and the prospect of getting difficult-to-root species to root. Supposedley with 30 min ON/OFF bubble cycles, a system like this can create roots in days - the exact reasons are a mystery to me.

Hi everyone, I'm attempting to build an 'Aeroponic Bubble Cloner' to propagate softwood cuttings for bonsai, and I'm wondering if anyone has attempted a comparable set-up. The principle is to use the bursting of bubbles on the surface of water in the vicinity of softwood cuttings to...

Thanks for the heads-up!

Spent some time this weekend identifying trees, a fun pastime of mine - actually, the UMASS students did the work : ) I've found this to be a very useful skill in bonsai. -Kirk http://localbonsai.com/taxonomy-scavenger-hunt/

either hose with shower attachement or dunking method

I stand corrected, thank you all . Wow, nothing gets past anybody here!

I'm elucidating that the choice to work with non-native trees has drawbacks, ex. cannot plant in the ground to bulk-up. I'm not referring to any type of tree in particular.

Having loved too many trees to death myself, I would second the prescription for outdoors, sun, and some mist here and there : )

I agree that it needs time to bulk up. This is why I prefer using native plants for bonsai, as I like to plant them in the ground for those purposes - black pine do better south of me. -Kirk

Hi all, Just wrote a review on a little-known gem of a book. http://localbonsai.com/native-north-american-plants-for-bonsai-an-abridged-book-review/

I'm looking to develop more roots, not layer. I tried the new method of using an additional pot, because I didn't want to disturb the few pre-existing roots. I don't fully understand wounding... trees grow roots in nature without wounding, correct ?

Comments, suggestions, or past experiences appreciated. - Kirk http://localbonsai.com/nebari-reconstruction-from-claw-to-exposed-root/

Took a photo from my car of a 150+ year old tree that was trunk chopped

My attempt to recreate this now-ugly tree! http://localbonsai.com/nebari-reconstruction-from-claw-to-exposed-root/

Who's your favorite bonsai artist and why ? Spread the word of your favorite artists out there - post pictures of pots, trees, forests, etc. Thanks, -kdr152004

http://www.amazon.com/TERRO-600-1-Pound-Killer-Dust/dp/B001B1KH1Y This stuff kills'em twice in my experience

that's some quality grape stock you've got - remember to make hardwood cuttings after you prune : ) good luck

I have on multiple occasions - beware the pesky office lady who over-waters everything!