Help me find the right size pot for this willow leaf ficus

[ceriano]

I’m looking to order a pot for this willow leaf. What is the right size pot for this tree and how much root reduction is reasonable for the first repotting?

 

[ceriano]

Here are a few options I'm looking at:

1)

Yixing bonsai pots,Master-line unglazed bonsai pots

www.bonsaivision.com

2)

13" Unglazed Yixing Pot (HC186)

Come and visit the North East's Largest Bonsai Nursery.

www.nebonsai.com

3) I really like the cream color but unfortunately this one is out of stock right now.

Tokoname Mr. Koie Kazufusa Glazed Oval Bonsai Pot - 11

Tokoname Mr. Koie Kazufusa Glazed Oval Bonsai Pot, Available in Light Blue and Cream, Yamafusa Inside Dimensions:10" x 7.5" x 1.5"Exterior Dimensions:11" x 8.5" x 2"

www.superflybonsai.com

4) Don't like the color on this one but the size may be right.

Bonsai Tree Pots

bonsai pots are perfect for creating a customized look for your bonsai tree or repotting if your bonsai has outgrown its current pot.

www.easternleaf.com

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I prefer brown unglazed or dark glazed pots for nerifolia. Unglazed shaped on the feminine side, and glazed shaped more on the masculine.

Nerifolia are basically epiphytes, so you can reduce their roots down to almost nothing (in the late spring, early summer) and get it into a shallow pot if you want. Width, based on spread and trunk should be around 10.5-12”.

It’s still unstyled, but assuming you’re keeping the trunk and styling it into a banyan look, If it was mine, here are a few I’d consider.

Unglazed Tokoname By Kisen Bonsai Tree Pot 12 1/2” Beautiful Patina | eBay

<p>Hey,</p><p>This pot was made by Kisen; and older Tokoname kiln/maker. It’s got some nice age and a nice shape to it. Also has a beautiful patina. </p><p>This is a good pot. Easy to use and very affordable. A nice touch to accent a tree. </p><p>Massive size. </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Matt...

www.ebay.com

Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

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Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Hekisui 12 1/4” | eBay

<p>Hi,</p><p>This pot was by Hekisui. It’s got a nice shape and size and the grey clay is quite unique in color. Nice deep shape too for those who want some extra room for their roots. </p><p>*Please see all pics. Has a slight wobble and a chip on one foot.</p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>12 1/4...

www.ebay.com

 

[ceriano]

I prefer brown unglazed or dark glazed pots for nerifolia. Unglazed shaped on the feminine side, and glazed shaped more on the masculine.

Nerifolia are basically epiphytes, so you can reduce their roots down to almost nothing (in the late spring, early summer) and get it into a shallow pot if you want. Width, based on spread and trunk should be around 10.5-12”.

It’s still unstyled, but assuming you’re keeping the trunk and styling it into a banyan look, If it was mine, here are a few I’d consider.

Unglazed Tokoname By Kisen Bonsai Tree Pot 12 1/2” Beautiful Patina | eBay

<p>Hey,</p><p>This pot was made by Kisen; and older Tokoname kiln/maker. It’s got some nice age and a nice shape to it. Also has a beautiful patina. </p><p>This is a good pot. Easy to use and very affordable. A nice touch to accent a tree. </p><p>Massive size. </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Matt...

www.ebay.com

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Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

www.ebay.com

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Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Hekisui 12 1/4” | eBay

<p>Hi,</p><p>This pot was by Hekisui. It’s got a nice shape and size and the grey clay is quite unique in color. Nice deep shape too for those who want some extra room for their roots. </p><p>*Please see all pics. Has a slight wobble and a chip on one foot.</p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>12 1/4...

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That helps tremendously thanks a bunch! Any tips on styling?

 

[ceriano]

I prefer brown unglazed or dark glazed pots for nerifolia. Unglazed shaped on the feminine side, and glazed shaped more on the masculine.

Nerifolia are basically epiphytes, so you can reduce their roots down to almost nothing (in the late spring, early summer) and get it into a shallow pot if you want. Width, based on spread and trunk should be around 10.5-12”.

It’s still unstyled, but assuming you’re keeping the trunk and styling it into a banyan look, If it was mine, here are a few I’d consider.

Unglazed Tokoname By Kisen Bonsai Tree Pot 12 1/2” Beautiful Patina | eBay

<p>Hey,</p><p>This pot was made by Kisen; and older Tokoname kiln/maker. It’s got some nice age and a nice shape to it. Also has a beautiful patina. </p><p>This is a good pot. Easy to use and very affordable. A nice touch to accent a tree. </p><p>Massive size. </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Matt...

www.ebay.com

View attachment 359798

Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

View attachment 359799

Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

www.ebay.com

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Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Hekisui 12 1/4” | eBay

<p>Hi,</p><p>This pot was by Hekisui. It’s got a nice shape and size and the grey clay is quite unique in color. Nice deep shape too for those who want some extra room for their roots. </p><p>*Please see all pics. Has a slight wobble and a chip on one foot.</p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>12 1/4...

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Received the pot today! That was an excellent call! Thanks! I was hesitant ordering from eBay but I was really impressed with the packaging.

 

[Zconcon]

You can cut the willow leaf’s roots pretty drastically during its first repot. I took a saw basically to the base and removed over 60% of its roots to flatten the root base so it would sit better in the pot. It’s in a plastic pot from Amazon, 8 inches wide.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Received the pot today! That was an excellent call! Thanks! I was hesitant ordering from eBay but I was really impressed with the packaging.

Good pick. Matt is an excellent and reputable pot dealer...about the best in the country.
I wait to repot my nerifolia when it’s consistently warm out...May/June here.

You can cut the willow leaf’s roots pretty drastically during its first repot. I took a saw basically to the base and removed over 60% of its roots to flatten the root base so it would sit better in the pot.

Me too...

A ficus, really?

When we moved to Alabama, the growing seasons were long enough that there was no need for tropical trees to keep me busy in the wintertime. I’ve long-advocated for growing what grows in your …

nebaribonsai.wordpress.com

 

[ceriano]

Good pick. Matt is an excellent and reputable pot dealer...about the best in the country.
I wait to repot my nerifolia when it’s consistently warm out...May/June here.


Me too...

A ficus, really?

When we moved to Alabama, the growing seasons were long enough that there was no need for tropical trees to keep me busy in the wintertime. I’ve long-advocated for growing what grows in your …

nebaribonsai.wordpress.com

Should I defoliate it too? The leaves are yellowish but they haven't dropped yet.

 

[ceriano]

You can cut the willow leaf’s roots pretty drastically during its first repot. I took a saw basically to the base and removed over 60% of its roots to flatten the root base so it would sit better in the pot. It’s in a plastic pot from Amazon, 8 inches wide.

That's the plan... Waiting for summer. Its been a crazy year, they're calling for freezing rain tonight

 

[Zconcon]

Seriously has been! I put out some trees last week but they went right back into the garage . Good luck with the repot

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Should I defoliate it too? The leaves are yellowish but they haven't dropped yet.

I don’t bother. They usually shed a few all winter long.

 

[ceriano]

I prefer brown unglazed or dark glazed pots for nerifolia. Unglazed shaped on the feminine side, and glazed shaped more on the masculine.

Nerifolia are basically epiphytes, so you can reduce their roots down to almost nothing (in the late spring, early summer) and get it into a shallow pot if you want. Width, based on spread and trunk should be around 10.5-12”.

It’s still unstyled, but assuming you’re keeping the trunk and styling it into a banyan look, If it was mine, here are a few I’d consider.

Unglazed Tokoname By Kisen Bonsai Tree Pot 12 1/2” Beautiful Patina | eBay

<p>Hey,</p><p>This pot was made by Kisen; and older Tokoname kiln/maker. It’s got some nice age and a nice shape to it. Also has a beautiful patina. </p><p>This is a good pot. Easy to use and very affordable. A nice touch to accent a tree. </p><p>Massive size. </p><p>Thanks,</p><p>Matt...

www.ebay.com

View attachment 359798

Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Dark Blue Glazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot By Koyo 11 3/4” at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

View attachment 359799

Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

www.ebay.com

View attachment 359800

Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Hekisui 12 1/4” | eBay

<p>Hi,</p><p>This pot was by Hekisui. It’s got a nice shape and size and the grey clay is quite unique in color. Nice deep shape too for those who want some extra room for their roots. </p><p>*Please see all pics. Has a slight wobble and a chip on one foot.</p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>12 1/4...

www.ebay.com

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Brian is firing crack a concern or it’s only cosmetics? Can they propagate over time?
This one looks interesting too but it has crack near the drainage hole.

Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

www.ebay.com

 

[vp999]

I don’t bother. They usually shed a few all winter long.

Mine always drop most if not all their leaves in the green house in the winter, on really cold night smy heated green house can get down to 35 at night.

 

[Carol 83]

Mine always drop most if not all their leaves in the green house in the winter, on really cold night smy heated green house can get down to 35 at night.

Mine drops its leaves every winter, indoors. First time if freaked me out, now I just find it irritating.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Brian is firing crack a concern or it’s only cosmetics? Can they propagate over time?
This one looks interesting too but it has crack near the drainage hole.

Unglazed Tokoname Bonsai Tree Pot Made By Seizan 11 3/8” | eBay

<p>Hello,</p><p>This pot was made by Seizan, a long time Tokoname kiln. It’s a pretty basic pot and good bang for your buck price wise. </p><p>Beautiful pot. </p><p>Sizes in Inches</p><p>11 3/8 width </p><p>9 1/2 deep </p><p>3 1/16 tall </p><p>Stand(s) not included.</p><p>Please see my other...

www.ebay.com

Probably won’t be a problem. Looks like it’s been used for a long time, and no evidence the crack has grown recently. It also doesn’t look like it’s all the way through the bottom. I would avoid letting it get too much below freezing, and never apply pressure to that hole, such as tie down wires or guy wire anchors. Did Matt say it still rings, or does it sound dead? If it rings, I’d be less concerned.

 

[vp999]

Probably won’t be a problem. Looks like it’s been used for a long time, and no evidence the crack has grown recently. It also doesn’t look like it’s all the way through the bottom. I would avoid letting it get too much below freezing, and never apply pressure to that hole, such as tie down wires or guy wire anchors. Did Matt say it still rings, or does it sound dead? If it rings, I’d be less concerned.

Put some super glue on the crack and you're good to go. I wouldn't worry about it much, if Matt listed it ...its in good shape.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Put some super glue on the crack and you're good to go. I wouldn't worry about it much, if Matt listed it ...its in good shape.

Superglue? Epoxy maybe...if necessary at all.

 

[ceriano]

Probably won’t be a problem. Looks like it’s been used for a long time, and no evidence the crack has grown recently. It also doesn’t look like it’s all the way through the bottom. I would avoid letting it get too much below freezing, and never apply pressure to that hole, such as tie down wires or guy wire anchors. Did Matt say it still rings, or does it sound dead? If it rings, I’d be less concerned.

I haven’t asked. I’ll check with him.