Dwarf Jade Bonsai - hard pruning and repotting || Portulacaria afra bonsai
In this video I am hard pruning and repotting a Jade bonsai tree that my mother had grown from a cutting ten years ago. The tree has matured well over the years and looks quite nice.
I started pruning from the top outer edge gradually working my way inside. I also cleared the trunkline by removing the small off shoots. hard pruning this way will improve the aesthetics and the structure of the bonsai tree. it will also promote new growth and the tree will grow with new vigour. Once the canopy grows back I will prune and create some canopy pads to give it a Japanese bonsai look.
I also pruned the roots and made it ready for the new pot which is a slightly deeper that the previous one. Since the tree is off balance I decided on this heavy pot to keep it steady and balanced. I also hope that the tree trunk will grow a bit thicker in this pot.
I have used my bonsai soil mix for the repotting.
Below is a link to the video on how I prepare my bonsai soil mix.
• Soil mix for Bonsai ||...
I retained the sedum ground cover from the earlier planter and also used some river stones and lava rock top dressing to give it a scaped look. Finally I gave the tree a thorough watering.
Jade (Portulacaria afra) is a fairly easy plant to grow. All it needs is some bright light outdoors and watering when the soil is dry.
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this is a great video my dear new friend , because i am a plant lover , i enjoy watching with you and leave all my support ok ? Stay connected ..
Stunning 💚
I watched like 5 of your videos back to back. They're so calming. You're very under rated. I found my new garden channel to binge watch thank you! Amazing work of art with plants 👨🌾
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
You do such beautiful work ❤️ thank you for sharing this
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot !
The chirping birds are making it more zen! Must admit, I cringed a little when you clipped one of those branches. Beautiful as always.
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul Avish
Excellent! Keep going!! 👌👌👌
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks !
Family heirloom plants are so precious. My mum had prepared a few bonsais too....i need to get my hands on them . I really like your workstation...organic, peaceful and pleasantly refreshing.
@TheUrbanNemophilist
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Thanks a lot 🙏
Very nice 👌 👍
@TheUrbanNemophilist
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
Wow
Beautiful pot and plant…just got one of these plants and will try my hand at bonsai…hope it turns out even half as pretty as yours😁
@TheUrbanNemophilist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Go for it and surely it will turn out nice. All the best!
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@TheUrbanNemophilist
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
I know how my dad felt when he took the shovel from me and did it himself.😅
Good video and very hard cutting!! Like 👍
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@BonsaiJade
3 жыл бұрын
The portulacaria afra is my favorite plant!! Look my chanel and my video of portulacaria afra frien!! Bye 😜👍
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What are your thoughts on hard pruning the roots while repotting? Do you trim off the tuber shaped roots??
@TheUrbanNemophilist
Жыл бұрын
Dwarf jades are ok to hard prune in the growing season. Yes I do trim off the tap root too when needed.
@dkstott29
Жыл бұрын
@TheUrbanNemophilist i did a hard root pruning on a PA about a month ago. Its still pouting and hasn't shown any new growth.
Portulacaria is a succulent. You should not water it after all of that work. I keep mine dry for at least a week. All of those wounds are susceptible to rot from moisture. They need to dry and callus over. The whole tree is full of water, it's a succulent.
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
That’s true. However this work was done at my hometown during my visit where conditions are very hot and dry. These trees have adapted to the climate. They need good hydration there and are thriving. The tree is growing well and I hope to do an update in about 6 to 8 months time.
@koholohan3478
3 жыл бұрын
@@TheUrbanNemophilist oh yeah, I see. I'm here in a tropical climate, humid, and pretty frequent rain. I have to be careful or my ardenium will rot.
If this is intended to be a bonsai leaving branches on the trunk line with help thicken the trunk as the branch will cause sugar swelling and will help add movement to the trunk as well.
@TheUrbanNemophilist
3 жыл бұрын
Yes the sacrificial trunk as bonsai creators like to call them.
So many ads for the love of God
@TheUrbanNemophilist
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed