great vid... i got my first juniper last november and killed it last month.. found out i was over watering..... okc n fla are way too different.... love your plants n love your yard. i haven't tried the "moss" thing yet but probably will.... i know you hate boxwood but, any more suggestions??
So a bonsai is just a normal tree that you make it stop from growing by cutting its leaves? soooo confussed.....anyways awesome videos...nice plants thanks for the advice.
Wow, I've always loved to look at bonzais, but never thought I could grow one. Thanks to your videos, I know have the confidence to try one. I wondered if, being in FL, you've ever tried a Magnolia or Gardenia. I intend to try these later, but will use a Juniper as a beginning one. On question... are you supposed to fertilize a bonzai? I've read and heard other "professionals" that you should. Also, I don't fully understand about the roots. Could u explain a little more about how to care 4 them?
Thank you! I just started this new hobby at 54 years old and I think that I am going to love it now that I understand it! Thanks again and know that you are blessing others with the work that you have done here. PS I hope your mother is doing better. I just lost mine last May.
VERY NICE I HAD 15 AND SOMEONE STOLE EVERYONE OF THEM ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. OH A LEMON TREE I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE I AM IN GA AND I JUST DONT HAVE THE HEART TO START OVER.
LOVE HOW YOU PLANTED THE 2 TREES THE BONSAI AND THEN THE REG.ONE LIKE IT
Your bonsai seem to have grown really nicely, proof I think that the method works. I was thinking of making my first bonsai with apple. could I make one from a trimming from an apple tree, or would it be better to use seeds?
i have tried doing this with an apple tree before. the cuttings from apple trees never seem to grow, and yet i am able to trim and propagate sarracenias succesfully! i use the seeds for doing that. they grow well and make pretty nice looking bonsias, and since it wont be a high-risk situation where the plant might die any moment like the trimming is, there will be more room for error
seeds from a ripe apple would do, but make sure that it has not been exposed to temps under 32 farenheit. and peat would probably be a good idea. but, i do recommend also just putting some of them in soil, some in peat. and for spaghnum, i wont even use it for germinating my cp seeds. its the only thing for grown plants, but only put the tree you get in spaghnum, not the seed.
@redneckrooster5 First learn to speak properly. This will get you far in life. Second, go to a nursery or somewhere that sells trees and ask them if they can get you one.
If you need more proof about Jerrys style of trees Okami85 go ahead and look up more about Penjing. You will see that Jerrys trees have more tradition and artfulness than all most any bonsai you can buy for less than $1000.00 dollars.
I really like Jerrys trees and the long fiber Sphagnum moss growing method it works verry good. I recomend it to everyone that is trying bonsai.
With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up, introduced to Japan during the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) by means of Zen Buddhism - which at this time was rapidly spreading around Asia.
Wine from a box ? Tradition ?? artfulness???
I hope this explaines why Jerrys trees are Amazing and well done.
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today.
In Japanese Bonsai, crossed or tangles roots are usually seen as a real faux pas, whereas in Penjing heavily knotted roots are something which suggests character and age in a tree. Also, in Penjing there is less emphasis on technical perfection (often pruning scars are not hidden).
Chinese Penjing does not have clearly defined styles (Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanting, etc.) like Japanese Bonsai, although they do use these categories as points of reference.
Jerrys style is more like the chinese style Penjing. The chinese hardly ever used wire to shape trees, they were more trim to shape. The Penjing style is a older tradition and art form than the more commonly known Japanese style Bonsai.
This is an interesting idea, but I don't see myself using this method. It's a bit like wine from a box, instead of a bottle; it lacks tradition and artfulness. However, I thought the juniper looked nice and was a good example of the cascade style, but all the others were WAY out of proportion and the root structures were kind of a mess (perhaps due to lack of maintenance during re-potting). Thank you for the demonstration, it was interesting to see new ideas applied to a traditional art.
...those plants are NOT Bonsai...you let them to grow freely......do not forget that bonsai is alive sculpture...and you are the sculptor....Nevertheless they looks nice. ..
"leave the poor guy alone he is just showing people how he does bonsai he isnt saying its the best or the only way he is just demonstrating hes style, if u dont like it thats fine but dont give him shit about it because he is only doing wat he loves and it obviously works for him"
I don't know alot about bonsai trees but I can tell one thing; people put a lot of time and effort into them.
For this reason I think that it's good for the trees to be individual on some level, whether it's a variation in the way they look or however much they're allowed to grow.
i just bought 2 zelkova ( japanese elm) from garden center, im new to this, i like the idea of using the spagnum moss, can i use it in my trees ? thanks rob
Sir, You should try your hand at growing a few Nepenthes Tropical Pitcher plants. They are my favorite plants - Tropical, Carnivorous vines with specially adapted leaf tips. Then again maybe you already have. Well thanks for the video
I am... scared. This poor trees, maybe you should get a beginner book, what you are doing isnt bonsai, it is "putting a tree into a pot and do nothing". Scary. Really.
i totally agree with you. During the entire video i was like... " what the.....???" i dont know what that is, but it's most definitely NOT bonsai. and thos root structures are horrible!
try growing bonsai in florida.... belive me its a pain... with the high humidity and constant rains they grow MUCH faster... we dont have a dormant season here... so they cant always be maintained in a perfect structure.... u should live here for atleast 5 years and have youre bonsai in these conditions they WILL enevitably change, no matter how much wireing or root trimming you do.... i remember the diffrence of growing them in my old home in pa and compared to here it was a breese up north
Are you kidding? Growing bonsai in Florida is wonderful as long as you are growing appropriate trees and know what you are doing. Some of the best bonsaist in the US are right here in Florida.
It"s true that Ficus make among the best bonsai for this climate, but other very good trees are Chinese Elm, Trident Maples, and my favorite, the Bald Cypress. There is a lot of information on it around the web if you are interested. You can look up the Bonsai Societies of Florida or the Central Florida Bonsai Club for the Orlando area.
"leave the poor guy alone he is just showing people how he does bonsai he isnt saying its the best or the only way he is just demonstrating hes style, if u dont like it thats fine but dont give him shit about it because he is only doing wat he loves and it obviously works for him"
the lemon tree might not grow any fruit bc it was grown from a seed... it needs to be polinated i think... i think if you graft another tree to it it will produce fruit, not sure though...
I'm 16 years old and I work at a garden center where I can get cool bonsai stuff for cheap. I really don't have any experience with plants but I'd like to try my own little bonsai. Would you recommend that I go ahead and buy the whole setup (it would be like 30 bucks with my discount) and try it? I would love to have one of these in my room. Orchids would also be a nice addition to my room. Are those hard?
Hi,I apologise for the delayed response,but my mom has been very sick.I don't know what you mean by the whole setup. For the most fun, and most learning experience, I woulod recommend you check out my first two videos, even though they are four years old, supplimented with some of the new videos, like the schefleras, or the orange tree, it should give you an idea of how to work with his new system. Orchids are easy if you live in humid florida. Get some books out from the library. Give it a try.
The one I am assuming you are writing about is at least 10-12 years old. It;s size has been restrained by the pot. I have another that I put in a larger pot that quickly expanded to the size of the pot, but seems comfortable there now.
These are all shot with a 10 min. time constraint. I am working in a hurry, and you should take tour time and do things your way. I am planning to do a major trim of that Fukien Tea, and will make a video. I agree that it needs major reshaping. Bone-Sigh, bonsai. Van Gogh, Van Gocchhhh. Bach or Bacchhhh. Take your pick. I believe 'bonsai" is listed as the first pronunciation in the Webster's Collegiate dictionary. Thanks for taking the time to write. Jerry
Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, jusu plant the entire tree and moss. Here in Florida, I mix in peat moss with the sand and the trees do really well. I have four mahogony trees. Two bonsai, two ex-bonsai. The bonsai are great, and th trees are 16-22 foot range, doing great. I belive I had shown one in one of the early videos. Nut I have planted pony tail palms from bonsai pots to sand and they do very well.
Very nice. I have recently become interested in bonsai and while this may not be the "proper" way, it is nevertheless accessible and very informative. Thank you very much for your video's. I am going to get started now :).
I love your garden, it's like a jungle. I live in the UK and your winter is better than our summer!
kragger1985 1 month ago
nice video.
rexcocaco 2 months ago
great vid... i got my first juniper last november and killed it last month.. found out i was over watering..... okc n fla are way too different.... love your plants n love your yard. i haven't tried the "moss" thing yet but probably will.... i know you hate boxwood but, any more suggestions??
smashedism 8 months ago
The roots of my bonsai tree are coming out the bottom should I plant i in a bigger pot?
luckybabexx 8 months ago
So a bonsai is just a normal tree that you make it stop from growing by cutting its leaves? soooo confussed.....anyways awesome videos...nice plants thanks for the advice.
nonlose 9 months ago
Nice trees man I've always wanted to start planting trees but I have no space
videopown101 11 months ago
awesome videos! tons of info
matthewalanmacdonald 1 year ago
Nice backyard
lastpatriot4America 1 year ago
Hey Jeryy!
Thanks for your videos!
What do you think about Diospyros tree?
Gonna grow it from the seed, i dont have any exp in Bonsai
Thanks!
Unzaman 1 year ago
Wow, I've always loved to look at bonzais, but never thought I could grow one. Thanks to your videos, I know have the confidence to try one. I wondered if, being in FL, you've ever tried a Magnolia or Gardenia. I intend to try these later, but will use a Juniper as a beginning one. On question... are you supposed to fertilize a bonzai? I've read and heard other "professionals" that you should. Also, I don't fully understand about the roots. Could u explain a little more about how to care 4 them?
vvildcat1 1 year ago
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vvildcat1 1 year ago
Thank you! I just started this new hobby at 54 years old and I think that I am going to love it now that I understand it! Thanks again and know that you are blessing others with the work that you have done here. PS I hope your mother is doing better. I just lost mine last May.
ewhowells 1 year ago
I had a lot of fun watching this with my bonsai club friends! :-D Thank you very much for this hilarious video!
Steno1000r 1 year ago
@Steno1000r Why is it hilarious?
MrDuece1985 1 year ago
Awesome, you made me want to BONSAI!
blyind 1 year ago
u said u had a poinsettia bonsai and that it is similar to the mimosa. did you mean poinciana?
dumplingandtt 1 year ago
if the clay doesn't have a hole, what is the effect on the bonsai tree?
redvelvet44 1 year ago
I'm interested in knowing if you have to put nutrients in the water to feed the tree.
bd1965 1 year ago
Nice job! I love your videos! Keep up the good work! These techniques really helped! You are very dedicated to your work! Good job!
Chamantha10 1 year ago
VERY NICE I HAD 15 AND SOMEONE STOLE EVERYONE OF THEM ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO. OH A LEMON TREE I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE I AM IN GA AND I JUST DONT HAVE THE HEART TO START OVER.
LOVE HOW YOU PLANTED THE 2 TREES THE BONSAI AND THEN THE REG.ONE LIKE IT
2006myangel 1 year ago
Wow. Beautiful.
Karencastle 1 year ago
amzing work jerry! it grew beautifuly
TheBlanco951 1 year ago
Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!! None of this plants is a Bonsai! :-D What is this jungle?
Steno1000r 2 years ago
do you know th meaning of bonsai ? yes they are bonsai
Smytik 1 year ago
I'd like to know how that juniper survived in Florida without dormancy. Hmmmmmmm
SanRafaelSwell 2 years ago
beautiful place
pyromaniac53 2 years ago
Your bonsai seem to have grown really nicely, proof I think that the method works. I was thinking of making my first bonsai with apple. could I make one from a trimming from an apple tree, or would it be better to use seeds?
roundboywarm 2 years ago
i have tried doing this with an apple tree before. the cuttings from apple trees never seem to grow, and yet i am able to trim and propagate sarracenias succesfully! i use the seeds for doing that. they grow well and make pretty nice looking bonsias, and since it wont be a high-risk situation where the plant might die any moment like the trimming is, there will be more room for error
theamazingplant2 2 years ago
k Thanks for the advice, would seeds from a ripe apple do? also, do you reccommend germinating the seeds in soil, or moss?
roundboywarm 2 years ago
seeds from a ripe apple would do, but make sure that it has not been exposed to temps under 32 farenheit. and peat would probably be a good idea. but, i do recommend also just putting some of them in soil, some in peat. and for spaghnum, i wont even use it for germinating my cp seeds. its the only thing for grown plants, but only put the tree you get in spaghnum, not the seed.
theamazingplant2 2 years ago
n00b!
rhedelmir 2 years ago
the american way of bonsai
max47277 2 years ago
hahaha my exact words... so true
Hvalborg1 2 years ago
Das sind keine Bonsais ! Das sind Flansen in Suppenschalen !
"Bonsai" was träumst du Nachts?
Spac3monkey360 2 years ago
None of your trees seem to follow traditional bonsai styles
tttooommm111222333 2 years ago
that first bonsai looks good, how does it look today? its been two years :) lol. maybe another video? :D
MatthewDLG 2 years ago
how can i get one of thows speshal limaon trys
redneckrooster5 2 years ago
@redneckrooster5 First learn to speak properly. This will get you far in life. Second, go to a nursery or somewhere that sells trees and ask them if they can get you one.
tttooommm111222333 2 years ago
Hi
i really enjoyed your vid's, thanks for posting them!!
john..
BTW, i believe that fukien tea tree is actually pronounced as foojian tea tree..
aflatminor 2 years ago
jesus with melted legs.lol
gloooopo 2 years ago
At 2:42 the tree looks like the crusifiction of Jesus
sinarconews 2 years ago 9
you're rigft!
Aronath48 2 years ago
i didn't see it, on the trunk or leaves?
13bullitz 2 years ago
LOL your right it does. On the trunk
mozzmanau 2 years ago
@sinarconews This posting looks like he doesn't have a dictionary.
uranian99 2 months ago
If you need more proof about Jerrys style of trees Okami85 go ahead and look up more about Penjing. You will see that Jerrys trees have more tradition and artfulness than all most any bonsai you can buy for less than $1000.00 dollars.
I really like Jerrys trees and the long fiber Sphagnum moss growing method it works verry good. I recomend it to everyone that is trying bonsai.
IndorBonsai 2 years ago
With Japan's adoption of many cultural trademarks of China - bonsai was also taken up, introduced to Japan during the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) by means of Zen Buddhism - which at this time was rapidly spreading around Asia.
Wine from a box ? Tradition ?? artfulness???
I hope this explaines why Jerrys trees are Amazing and well done.
IndorBonsai 2 years ago
easy there. don´t take it so seriously. NOBODY WASN`T offending anybody. It was jus someones opinion
WarhammerLotRbuilder 2 years ago
Bonsai first appeared in China over a thousand years ago on a very basic scale, known as pun-sai, where it was the practice of growing single specimen trees in pots. These early specimens displayed sparse foliage and rugged, gnarled trunks which often looked like animals, dragons and birds. There are a great number of myths and legends surrounding Chinese bonsai, and the grotesque or animal-like trunks and root formations are still highly prized today.
IndorBonsai 2 years ago
In Japanese Bonsai, crossed or tangles roots are usually seen as a real faux pas, whereas in Penjing heavily knotted roots are something which suggests character and age in a tree. Also, in Penjing there is less emphasis on technical perfection (often pruning scars are not hidden).
Chinese Penjing does not have clearly defined styles (Formal Upright, Informal Upright, Slanting, etc.) like Japanese Bonsai, although they do use these categories as points of reference.
IndorBonsai 2 years ago
Jerrys style is more like the chinese style Penjing. The chinese hardly ever used wire to shape trees, they were more trim to shape. The Penjing style is a older tradition and art form than the more commonly known Japanese style Bonsai.
IndorBonsai 2 years ago
This is an interesting idea, but I don't see myself using this method. It's a bit like wine from a box, instead of a bottle; it lacks tradition and artfulness. However, I thought the juniper looked nice and was a good example of the cascade style, but all the others were WAY out of proportion and the root structures were kind of a mess (perhaps due to lack of maintenance during re-potting). Thank you for the demonstration, it was interesting to see new ideas applied to a traditional art.
0kami85 2 years ago
i dont think it helps these trees get so much shade.. they have no lower branches..
LordPine 2 years ago
...those plants are NOT Bonsai...you let them to grow freely......do not forget that bonsai is alive sculpture...and you are the sculptor....Nevertheless they looks nice. ..
jarek
JaroslawPolanski 2 years ago
"leave the poor guy alone he is just showing people how he does bonsai he isnt saying its the best or the only way he is just demonstrating hes style, if u dont like it thats fine but dont give him shit about it because he is only doing wat he loves and it obviously works for him"
Smashingpunp 2 years ago 6
I don't know alot about bonsai trees but I can tell one thing; people put a lot of time and effort into them.
For this reason I think that it's good for the trees to be individual on some level, whether it's a variation in the way they look or however much they're allowed to grow.
roundboywarm 2 years ago
hi bonsai9723, great stuff, hope your moms well,
i just bought 2 zelkova ( japanese elm) from garden center, im new to this, i like the idea of using the spagnum moss, can i use it in my trees ? thanks rob
robblac 3 years ago
Sir, You should try your hand at growing a few Nepenthes Tropical Pitcher plants. They are my favorite plants - Tropical, Carnivorous vines with specially adapted leaf tips. Then again maybe you already have. Well thanks for the video
maddcatone 3 years ago
I am... scared. This poor trees, maybe you should get a beginner book, what you are doing isnt bonsai, it is "putting a tree into a pot and do nothing". Scary. Really.
erdnuckel1337 3 years ago
i totally agree with you. During the entire video i was like... " what the.....???" i dont know what that is, but it's most definitely NOT bonsai. and thos root structures are horrible!
spbunny20 3 years ago
try growing bonsai in florida.... belive me its a pain... with the high humidity and constant rains they grow MUCH faster... we dont have a dormant season here... so they cant always be maintained in a perfect structure.... u should live here for atleast 5 years and have youre bonsai in these conditions they WILL enevitably change, no matter how much wireing or root trimming you do.... i remember the diffrence of growing them in my old home in pa and compared to here it was a breese up north
taco777777 2 years ago 3
Are you kidding? Growing bonsai in Florida is wonderful as long as you are growing appropriate trees and know what you are doing. Some of the best bonsaist in the US are right here in Florida.
fastedge 2 years ago
really? thats good to know.. now... witch trees (besides ficus)are the best? thank you
taco777777 2 years ago
It"s true that Ficus make among the best bonsai for this climate, but other very good trees are Chinese Elm, Trident Maples, and my favorite, the Bald Cypress. There is a lot of information on it around the web if you are interested. You can look up the Bonsai Societies of Florida or the Central Florida Bonsai Club for the Orlando area.
fastedge 2 years ago
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"leave the poor guy alone he is just showing people how he does bonsai he isnt saying its the best or the only way he is just demonstrating hes style, if u dont like it thats fine but dont give him shit about it because he is only doing wat he loves and it obviously works for him"
Smashingpunp 2 years ago
Oh my god.
What are you doing there?
STOP KILLING THOSE TREES!!!!!!!
If you want to choose this method its okay, but if you post it as a video, it's not okay.
levrulz 3 years ago
sorry wrong video, belongs to part one
levrulz 3 years ago
I was wondering can you make a bonsai out of a pine,fur or maple tree?
holawhohow 3 years ago
any hard wood trees will do. Some are more difficult than others, but those will do fine
maddcatone 3 years ago
the lemon tree might not grow any fruit bc it was grown from a seed... it needs to be polinated i think... i think if you graft another tree to it it will produce fruit, not sure though...
swordy0514 3 years ago
I'm 16 years old and I work at a garden center where I can get cool bonsai stuff for cheap. I really don't have any experience with plants but I'd like to try my own little bonsai. Would you recommend that I go ahead and buy the whole setup (it would be like 30 bucks with my discount) and try it? I would love to have one of these in my room. Orchids would also be a nice addition to my room. Are those hard?
DaAssklown 3 years ago
Hi,I apologise for the delayed response,but my mom has been very sick.I don't know what you mean by the whole setup. For the most fun, and most learning experience, I woulod recommend you check out my first two videos, even though they are four years old, supplimented with some of the new videos, like the schefleras, or the orange tree, it should give you an idea of how to work with his new system. Orchids are easy if you live in humid florida. Get some books out from the library. Give it a try.
bonsai9723 3 years ago
how old is the ponytail palm?
jailbreaker12334332 3 years ago
The one I am assuming you are writing about is at least 10-12 years old. It;s size has been restrained by the pot. I have another that I put in a larger pot that quickly expanded to the size of the pot, but seems comfortable there now.
bonsai9723 3 years ago
man you helped alot thanks jerry!!!! =)
eal232 3 years ago
Glad to have been useful. Thanks for writing. Jerry
bonsai9723 3 years ago
Oh my thanks, loved the insructions, and view of all..
Imspire me a lot..
Rose
RMary 3 years ago
Thanks, Rose. Hope things work out well. Jerry
bonsai9723 3 years ago
Thanks for the video nice job
IPAULR 3 years ago
Thanks for taking the time and effort to contact me. It is appreciated. Jerry
bonsai9723 3 years ago
the Fukien Tea would actually be quite nice if the foliage was brought back closer to the trunk...
BTW... it's still pronounced "Bone-Sigh"
ang3lfir3 3 years ago
These are all shot with a 10 min. time constraint. I am working in a hurry, and you should take tour time and do things your way. I am planning to do a major trim of that Fukien Tea, and will make a video. I agree that it needs major reshaping. Bone-Sigh, bonsai. Van Gogh, Van Gocchhhh. Bach or Bacchhhh. Take your pick. I believe 'bonsai" is listed as the first pronunciation in the Webster's Collegiate dictionary. Thanks for taking the time to write. Jerry
bonsai9723 3 years ago
yeah nice how you show the progress, keep making these videos and contine with the method you enjoy and obviously works.
ferdinand4444 3 years ago
Awesome :D
olgaspoodles 3 years ago
Ho, Thanks for taking the time to express your thoughtful comment.
bonsai9723 3 years ago
Awesome video and method! Thanks for sharing your insight and your garden :)
MattBlytheTheOne 3 years ago
After growing it in sphagnum moss, could you repot it and put it in soil?
nickapryde 3 years ago
Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes, jusu plant the entire tree and moss. Here in Florida, I mix in peat moss with the sand and the trees do really well. I have four mahogony trees. Two bonsai, two ex-bonsai. The bonsai are great, and th trees are 16-22 foot range, doing great. I belive I had shown one in one of the early videos. Nut I have planted pony tail palms from bonsai pots to sand and they do very well.
bonsai9723 3 years ago
very nice.
brandonlasvegas 4 years ago
Very nice. I have recently become interested in bonsai and while this may not be the "proper" way, it is nevertheless accessible and very informative. Thank you very much for your video's. I am going to get started now :).
BradLSU 4 years ago
I love how you waited a couple of years and gave an update! Fantastic.
kennedbj 4 years ago 3