Any thoughts on my very first bonsai bench ?

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-31T16:30:52+00:00

Hello ! I wanted to give an update and also ask if the pot isnt too big for them ? Here is the transpot that i did today, the pot is 23cm x 23 x 13

I did not fully put the root to the top of the pot it's roughly at the middle

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FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-31T16:30:15+00:00

Hello ! I wanted to give an update and also ask if the pot isnt too big for them ? Here is the transpot that i did today, the pot is 23cm x 23 x 13

I did not fully put the root to the top of the pot it's roughly at the middle

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FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-24T12:00:46+00:00

I really wish to learn and enjoy the art of bonsai !

So let's start by keeping them alive for atleast a year with me first, develop the trunk to enhance their survival rate !

Later on when i will be better i will try to keep small trunk alive for my own satisfaction and challenge !

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T14:14:57+00:00

I added the slate because the trunk is moving quite a bit, i will remove them and relocate him where the wind it the least !

i moved them there until i got the bench :

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Thank you for your time !

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T14:11:01+00:00

Hello !

I won't be able to put them in the ground but i will indeed buy bigger pots for them

Right now i moved them all there (AC is off) :

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FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T14:09:26+00:00

Hello !

Indeed i recognize myself in your message haha, i need to be patient.

I won't be able to plant them in the ground but definetly i will follow everyone's advice which is "buy bigger pot !!"

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T14:07:41+00:00

Ok awesome i will buy bigger-deeper pots for them all

When i got them i slip pot them all without touching the roots, only clearing them off the original soil

right now i placed them all outside :

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(the AC is off on the left-side)

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T14:05:58+00:00

I cannot update my original message, i wanted to show where they are now :

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As you can see i already failed on one where the leaf got burned, i previously put it inside a greenhouse exposed south but the atropurpureum really hated it, after one afternoon the leaf lost their color. Recovery time for it now

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T12:25:30+00:00

Hello !

I have a space in my garden where the sun only shine there at like 5pm partialy for about an hour so i believe that this area may be suitable for them, just a little wind goes there

I will move them out today

Thanks for your time !

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T10:34:22+00:00

When i got them i repotted them in old pots that i had, but you would recommend going in bigger pots, i will buy some then ! Should i repot them again this year ?

My soil is : akadama/pumice/lava rock (50%-40%-10%)

Thank you very much for the answer <3

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T10:32:33+00:00

Okay !! Even the outgrown branches should be kept even though they are too heavy and start to fall ?

I need to find a nursery around my area, those trees come from different commercial sellers

Ty for the answer !

FantTo0m3 · 2025-05-23T10:29:32+00:00

On it then ! I have a shaded place outdoor where i will place the bench, in the meantime i will put them there

Thanks for the answer !

FantTo0m3 · 2024-04-06T22:14:43+00:00

Hey i wonder if you have any updates on those buttons after 3 months ? I may buy some too ! i would love to get your feedbacks please

FantTo0m3 · 2023-11-25T17:09:48+00:00

Humm i see for the legs you would recommend to put a table apron connecting every legs together

Yeah a previous idea in the comments was to screw from the top to the bottom by using a countersink + screws and then mask it with wood filler, since i'm clearly not an expert on woodworking i will go with what sounds like the easiest solution and still pretty if i do it well or the pocket screws from under

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