Debunking 6 Common Bonsai Misconceptions!

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Bonsai is a wonderful hobby and has helped me through many stressful times in my life. My goal is to encourage you to get into bonsai and discover how relaxing and fulfilling it is. However, there are a lot of common misconceptions about bonsai being difficult to care for and more, so let's debunk those myths today! Hopefully after this video, you will go out and buy a young tree and start your very own bonsai heirloom!
0:00 Introduction
0:41 1. Bonsai is difficult to keep alive.
3:14 2. Bonsai doesn't fit into my busy life.
4:20 3. Bonsai are kept small by deprivation.
5:43 4. Bonsai look beautiful all the time.
6:21 Pruning Lesson
12:56 5. Bonsai can be kept indoors.
15:42 6. Bonsai is Asian.
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  • @briankavanagh7191
    @briankavanagh719110 ай бұрын

    Milton, I enjoy this relaxed presentation style about Bonsai.

  • @MiltonChang

    @MiltonChang

    10 ай бұрын

    Thx for the encouragement Milton

  • @mike-zk1yn
    @mike-zk1yn10 ай бұрын

    Excellent, you are correct, my friends can not understand why my plants grow so well,not that hard, very relaxing, keep it going.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes, bonsai is a wonderful and relaxing hobby. Thanks for watching!

  • @charlottenickolaus6605
    @charlottenickolaus660523 күн бұрын

    You've really got my mind going now.... a hanging tree out in the wild west! I love your vision!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    22 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Have fun with your bonsai!

  • @ianmorrison9480
    @ianmorrison948010 ай бұрын

    Most people I’ve come across do say that there are a lot of failures or deaths in bonsai, so that misconception does have some truth to it. Until the grower gets the skill of root care, growing medium, water and feeding it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Chanel’s such as yours are a terrific help, keep it up. You’re not pontificating at all.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I've killed a lot of trees back when I first started bonsai and I learned a lot through trial and error. It helped me get to where I am today. So keep going!

  • @jeffhurst4744
    @jeffhurst474410 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your demystifying several myths and misconceptions regarding this living art form - Bonsai. Many (many) years ago it interested me. Then I had a number of friends who enjoyed Bonsai, and helped me appreciate the art and general methods of tending to them. Your videos help me to better myself, and our trees. Thank you.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Jeff! Your kind words mean a lot! Have fun on your bonsai journey!

  • @curtmudgeon8703
    @curtmudgeon870310 ай бұрын

    again, another great episode! a time will come when i can make dad's bonsai my own and still carry "His" legacy with my twist on 'em! thanks so much Dr Milton!

  • @MiltonChang

    @MiltonChang

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes!!!!!!!

  • @mjw1404mw
    @mjw1404mw10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant advice. Thank you.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @davidbailey9195
    @davidbailey91954 ай бұрын

    Excellent video .... Thanks for opening my eyes to Bonsai

  • @asdqwe4468
    @asdqwe446810 ай бұрын

    Really good advice. Years ago I thought there are special types of trees that kinda stay small. I'm not very good at bonsai but I have a few trees. The most dear trees are those I grew from seed. I always like them more than store bought trees.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes! I imagine that those trees are also more meaningful to you because you grew them from a seed and shaped them as they grew.

  • @setelliott9683
    @setelliott9683Ай бұрын

    I found my elm volunteer in my tomato pot last year, and it is such a joy to have now.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    Ай бұрын

    Great!

  • @jasonterry8883
    @jasonterry8883Ай бұрын

    getting ready to start my first boxwood. thanks for the great content!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    28 күн бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @mariapilarme
    @mariapilarme10 ай бұрын

    You have a beautiful property!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, that's very kind of you to say!

  • @jamesstephenlee
    @jamesstephenlee3 ай бұрын

    I just want to thank you for all of the amazing work you have done in popularizing bonsai. I often just watch or listen to your videos to relax; to smile and to experience some escape from the hectic world around me. Thank you!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @jameslangschied7900
    @jameslangschied790010 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your wonderful advice. I can tell from your superior trees that you know what you are talking about. Although I have been working with and enjoying bonsai for over 40 years, I listened to every word you spoke. I found myself smiling and nodding my head in agreement with every point. Well done!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear! 40 years is a long time, I'm sure you have an amazing collection of trees! Thank you for watching and supporting.

  • @klauspoetsch1841
    @klauspoetsch184110 ай бұрын

    I like especially your open minded explanation of the last one!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johng1097
    @johng109710 ай бұрын

    Thanks - these insights help clear up a lot !

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @newmethodfitness4930
    @newmethodfitness49309 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your great information! I am fairly new to your channel as well as growing Bonsai’s, and have found your video’s extremely helpful. I really appreciate the way you deliver your level of mastery to those like me who are just learning. 🙏🏼

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    That's great that you are getting into bonsai! It's a wonderful hobby. Feel free to comment any questions you may have and I will do my best to help!

  • @Tipytao
    @Tipytao10 ай бұрын

    I just started getting into gardening last year, and really became interested in Bonsai. I started some lemon trees and some pear trees from seed back in march and i am loving how they're coming along!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    That's great to hear! Keep us updated on your wonderful progress!

  • @jeffwatts4264
    @jeffwatts42648 ай бұрын

    great video thanks , the idea of rotating a few bonsai indoors to outside is great

  • @marievickbartucci134
    @marievickbartucci1349 ай бұрын

    Thank you for teaching me these concepts and common sense advise.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Best wishes to you and your bonsai!

  • @suz4keeps
    @suz4keeps10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    No problem 😊

  • @alanx1522
    @alanx152210 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Milton. Your video is very informative & helpful, you cleared up a few of my misconceptions, “vigorous growth”, “indoor v outdoor” & so on. I am into indoor tropical plants, some I “imitate” art of bonsai, eg money tree, ficus to name a few. 🙏🙏🙏🐝

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @stelliokontos6652
    @stelliokontos665224 күн бұрын

    Outstanding.... Valioso y profundo, a la vez que practico y pragmático. Elocuencia de cabo a rabo.

  • @andywesselsphotographyart
    @andywesselsphotographyart10 ай бұрын

    Truly enjoy your common sense approach to bonsai. People tend to overthink and overcomplicate a lot in life.......

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support!

  • @brianjanku4549
    @brianjanku45498 ай бұрын

    You are a fantastic teacher.

  • @dayanrodz
    @dayanrodz10 ай бұрын

    You inspired me to start a Bonsai journey for myself. I’m growing an avocado tree from my grandparents backyard and it already holds insane sentimental value for me. Hopefully it’ll be a beautiful Bonsai one day. Thank you Bonsai Heirloom, you are amazing. God Bless.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    That's wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing. You will grow a beautiful bonsai heirloom very soon. Best wishes!

  • @HaiHuynh2023
    @HaiHuynh202310 ай бұрын

    You are one of the best bonsai advisers 🎉🎉🎉

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks! That means a lot!

  • @edmanescurc2823
    @edmanescurc28239 ай бұрын

    Thank you for guiding us out of the misconception!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @jasonterry8883
    @jasonterry88832 ай бұрын

    awesome video!

  • @kayejames4295
    @kayejames42959 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your knowledge

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @user-ci8bi7pc3e
    @user-ci8bi7pc3e8 ай бұрын

    I think it is interesting with Bonsai as an art, and finding shapes, you seem to finding shapes in your own mind. Therefore you are shaping your mind. When I am working with any form of horticulture, and in particular Bonsai's I am often thinking of subtle event's of the day, because I become so relaxed when doing Bonsai's...suddenly, and what seem out of nowhere I'll get some sought of rational thought about some writing, or some other situation I"m working with. Bonsai is a wonderful tonic for residual thinking.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, definitely! Bonsai helps everyone in a different way. For me, it allows me to relieve my stress and be creative.

  • @Beausinklear
    @Beausinklear9 ай бұрын

    I loved the video. Reminded me of Peter Chan. Love you guys

  • @robmartin3312
    @robmartin331210 ай бұрын

    Great post milton.. some stunning trees... only hope to have the same in the future

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    You will! Just keep going and I'm sure you will get there real soon!

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien745910 ай бұрын

    Good information as always Milton.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support!

  • @jamesgavern2084
    @jamesgavern20849 ай бұрын

    I think you have a very underrated channel here. You are a good mix of Peter Chan and Ryan Niel and I’m here for it. Keep up the hard, good work. You are a treasure!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • @zackmorisco1854
    @zackmorisco1854Ай бұрын

    Your videos has triggered my interest in bonsai and trees. I have already took some cuttings to root them. And I will get some seedlings from the forest. Thank you 😊

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    Ай бұрын

    Have fun!

  • @MrNormart
    @MrNormart9 ай бұрын

    love your knowledge inspires me to do better.....

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words!

  • @mikec3820
    @mikec382010 ай бұрын

    i use grow lights to keep my tropicals indoors over the cold snowy winters here in the north east Us. keep my cold hardy species outdoors all winter tho. thanks milton! always great info. learning the hard to create styles lately. cascade weeping and bunjin/literati are not as easy as informal upright

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your strategy! We don't have freezing winters here in California, so hopefully your tips help others in the same situation.

  • @danielbrennan5872
    @danielbrennan587210 ай бұрын

    You're call has been accomplished. Keep up the good teachings.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I will!

  • @juandelrio3206
    @juandelrio320610 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your teaching on Bonsai. I have a little Bonsai that I bought at Home Depot. There was no information on how to care for them. Thank you again.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    That's a great way to start getting into bonsai! Please let me know if you have any questions about how to care for bonsai! :)

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @t3dwards13
    @t3dwards139 ай бұрын

    Some of what you've said near the end, reminds me of what Nigel Saunders does. Also, Bonsai Empire recently posted a show in Denmark. They had some fabulous creations!

  • @joegarland4885
    @joegarland488510 ай бұрын

    Great to destroy some myths in bonsai, thank you.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

  • @keefe4484
    @keefe448410 ай бұрын

    thanks for keeping it simple

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Always! Thank you for watching!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching!

  • @CLINTSTER77COX
    @CLINTSTER77COX10 ай бұрын

    Excellent

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @lildarkmatter8373
    @lildarkmatter83739 ай бұрын

    Hi! I'm planning on making a few "cannons double" azalea bonsais this upcoming spring to start learning. If you ever get to a point where you're happy with how a plant looks, are you able to maintain it by pruning consistently, or do you still want to allow it to send off shooters to keep growing? Thank you, very informative video!

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    9 ай бұрын

    Once you get close to what the bonsai you want it to look, then just prune to avoid it from getting “out of shape”.

  • @lildarkmatter8373

    @lildarkmatter8373

    9 ай бұрын

    @bonsaiheirloom Thanks so much! I'm very excited to start growing bonsai, your videos have been very helpful in learning how to get started.

  • @fredgrech1498
    @fredgrech149810 ай бұрын

    Hi Milton love you videos how long have been doing clip and grow method I clip and grow all my trees I believe you get a better tree but takes time

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Both methods are used successfully. You ask a very good question a lot of people are interested in. Actually a complex subject. I will do a video to explain the big difference. Please stay tuned! A short answer is both ways can work well. You can spend an afternoon to wire a tree or spend 15 minutes clipping each time for several times to let the branches grow to where you want them to be to look just as good. The latter is more likely to have a more natural look close up.

  • @RajaPetualangBondowoso
    @RajaPetualangBondowoso3 ай бұрын

    ❤Greetings from Indonesia 🙏

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    3 ай бұрын

    Hello!

  • @bryanmorrion9503
    @bryanmorrion950310 ай бұрын

    What mix do you recommend for striking cuttings. Thanks again.

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    Researchers at UC Davis, they recommended a mixture one one part perlite to one part of vermiculite. The idea is to have a lot of air as well as a lot of water. My success rate for elm and for trident maples is close to 80%. Don't forget to put them in the shade to start with, and also use rooting hormone. Good luck with your experimentation!

  • @mcbabs7495
    @mcbabs749510 ай бұрын

    Bonjour Monsieur Chang, J'aime beaucoup votre philosophie et votre chaine YT! Un grand merci à vous pour le partage de votre expérience!

  • @brucedeacon28
    @brucedeacon2810 ай бұрын

    👍👌🙂

  • @jtaylor126
    @jtaylor12610 ай бұрын

    Doesn't it stress the tree by bringing it indoors and out?

  • @dannymarroquin3495

    @dannymarroquin3495

    10 ай бұрын

    I think it depends on how long you keep it inside for . They need quality air circulation and sunlight . No artificial air or light is recommended hey

  • @bonsaiheirloom

    @bonsaiheirloom

    10 ай бұрын

    If you have several days of alternating the trees between sunshine and cloudy days, then there should not be an issue. On the other hand, if you take a ficus that is kept indoor for a long time into the sun, it will get burned badly. So…it depends!

  • @soberhippie
    @soberhippie9 ай бұрын

    Or a huge carpark with one solitary tree next to it, how much more American can one get :)

  • @user-vy4xx2qp3d
    @user-vy4xx2qp3d8 ай бұрын

    Dollar store Peter Chan

  • @Glastombrone

    @Glastombrone

    2 ай бұрын

    Lmao there’s not a dollar store bone in this dude’s body. He’s been on the board of directors of the national bonsai foundation and learned from masters. Outside of bonsai, the number of companies he’s grown himself or incubated is nuts. Dude is a golden monster not an imitator by any means. Nothing but love for Peter Chan but you’re woefully mistaken

  • @frederickdominguez4829

    @frederickdominguez4829

    2 ай бұрын

    Why is there always someone who wants to measure one pers9n next to another. What's the purpose. What benifit is there.

  • @yoteslaya7296
    @yoteslaya729610 ай бұрын

    You forgot the most egregious misconception that "BONSAI IS TREE TORTURE". Which is the most idiotic of them all.

  • @manamekarunaratna808

    @manamekarunaratna808

    10 ай бұрын

    Ho

  • @manamekarunaratna808

    @manamekarunaratna808

    10 ай бұрын

    Iy

  • @manamekarunaratna808

    @manamekarunaratna808

    10 ай бұрын

    Bgv

  • @yoteslaya7296

    @yoteslaya7296

    10 ай бұрын

    @@manamekarunaratna808 English

  • @Stettafire

    @Stettafire

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@yoteslaya7296Just report it as spam

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