Shogun610
Masterpiece
Does this mean we’re not friends?
yes it is algae growth…I’d take it off regardless if it were bog tree or not have a good rest of your day!
yes it is algae growth…I’d take it off regardless if it were bog tree or not have a good rest of your day!
Ruddigger
Omono
You owe Ryan Niel $50!
River's Edge
Imperial Masterpiece
No worries at this end.
Blue Green Algae definitely is a clear indicator of anaerobic conditions, green algae usually indicates continuing wet conditions and often excess nutrients at that level but not necessarily anaerobic conditions. Lots of other factors can be involved such as nutrient levels, pore space in the media, mix or uniformity of particle size along with size and quantity of drainage holes. Algae is a fairly broad term and it can grow in very healthy conditions with respect to nutrients, sunlight and oxygen. H2O Those who have extensive background in the aquarium hobby will be very familiar with the varieties of algae forms.
In most cases it pays to heed signs of overwatering and correct routines before they create more serious issues. Liverwort is always an indicator of continuing wet conditions and usually compacted soil at the same time in my experience. Often it is simply a reflection of. the top layer that compacts more easily with organic decomposition of fertilizers and certain substrates. Easily corrected with " Soji" in the fall maintenance routines. This is often the case in my nursery with a heavy use of organic fertilizer and ample watering to maximize growth in younger trees under development. Not with trees in the refinement stage where fertilizer, water and care routines are much more strictly adhered to.
I expect this concern to be more prevalent with those making use of higher percentage organic substrate. Definitely feel that would alter ones experience, my bonsai journey has been almost entirely with inorganic substrate.
Relic37
Yamadori
Wood
Chumono
Playing around with Procreate and repotting plans for this tree. The size might be pushing but this tiny Koyo round would look really good. The tree got some very needed chops in a July workshop
shohin_branches
Omono
Wired up a jack pine sapling. Wish the photo didn't make it look so flat. Took a lot of twisting to get the branches appropriately placed.
Potawatomi13
Imperial Masterpiece
Fidur
Chumono
This is a mallsai of zantoxilum piperitum I bought 2 years ago and almost untouched. I was thinking of gifting it, but maybe instead I could finally repot it (in a wider pot) and grow it as a literati?
JRidge
Yamadori
tanlu
Shohin
Here is my Sichuan peppercorn (Zanthoxylum simulans). I styled it a month ago with @lieuz who noticed it in my patio when it was just a straight stick.
I pushed it’s limit to get tighter, irregular bends, which resulted in lots of tears along the length of the trunk. I’m experimenting with this species as bonsai, so I’m relieved it’s healed well.
I pushed it’s limit to get tighter, irregular bends, which resulted in lots of tears along the length of the trunk. I’m experimenting with this species as bonsai, so I’m relieved it’s healed well.
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Wulfskaar
Masterpiece
Well... I was wanting to get some more drastic movement into this guy, but snapped the apex off! Too much bending and twisting.
I guess the next branch down is the new leader, which will give me that sharp movement I was trying to wire in.
JRidge
Yamadori
You never know! Support it and it might make it!
Wulfskaar
Masterpiece
Oh no, it was broken all the way off. It's fine, new direction!
baron
Shohin
Thnx! It's still one of my favorite trees!LOVE this Red Pine so much. Excellent tree, excellent Literati
Unfortunately it didn't have the best year... It was in a relative weak state when I acquired it, so the plan was to get it stronger first. I didn't have a chance in spring to repot and was having a hard time watering.
The needles became way to big and at some point it started dropping both new and old needles. Afraid I was gonna loose the lower branch and or tree completely, it was put into a bigger pot filled with pumice.
During the summer (end of august) we did the repot en refreshed all the broken down soil so the roots could breath again and the tree could recover.
A well draining mixture makes watering soo much easier... Shouldn't have waited so long
If that wasn't enough... about a month or two after I came home to find an entire bench with trees blown over.
All the trees are tied to my benches, so I still don't really know what happend or how this could have happend.
Lost a few branches on other trees, but luckily no major damage.
Did an emergency repot and the tree is currently still recovering. I think it will pull trough, but I still can't believe all this misfortune on this specific tree.
hsaintandre
Yamadori
Stone pine (pinus pinea).
I'm targeting adult needles only.
I'm targeting adult needles only.
The Barber
Chumono
Picked up this bunjin Scots pine in an Albright pot from Mark Fields last month.
Dav4
Drop Branch Murphy
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JBP x 2. Both have been posted in this thread, but years ago. They both need thinning and wiring. This one was started from seed.
This one was acquired as a thin whip close to 20 years ago. I'm currently debating changing the preferred front. The second picture is the original front.
This one was acquired as a thin whip close to 20 years ago. I'm currently debating changing the preferred front. The second picture is the original front.
