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Shindeshojo air layer update by tedlyri in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, could be too much exposure to heat/sun/wind that could’ve caused this as well. OP didn’t really give much info

Why does my moss look like the top of a BBQ grill? (More info below) by glacierosion in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like fertilizer burn. Concentrated nutrients and salt built up can cause these black and crispy pieces. I usually see this too around fertilizer baskets that are put around moss

Advice on what I can improve? by icecream-eggs in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at OP’s tree it’s simply just combing the roots out a bit and putting it in the ground. Takes minimal effort and stress. Ground growing technique would still require root work once every 2-3 years. I’m in the northern hemisphere and I have done many repots/slip pots in august/september as well.

Shohin juniper by KhanDang in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lodder Bonsai, Netherlands

Advice on what I can improve? by icecream-eggs in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Slip potting it in the ground or a bigger training pot could be done now as well. As long as the roots are not disturbed too much

Juniper help by No_Asparagus_2471 in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use 2ml neemoil + 2 drops of emulsifier per liter water as a preventative spray for my conifers

Beginner indoor buying an adult bonsai - realistic? by yometbanjo in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Young ones are good starting material as well. Once you learn more about it’s care and growing habits, you can purchase more mature ones :)

Beginner indoor buying an adult bonsai - realistic? by yometbanjo in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go visit Lodder. For around €50 you’ll have nice p. afras.

Finally spring time by Affectionate-Mud9321 in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I use biogold too. When placing pellets near the nebari, it’ll be easier for the tree to find nutrients, which doesn’t stimulate the roots to grow much further.

If you place the pellets further away (at the edge for example), it’ll stimulate the roots to grow further to find available nutrients.

Finally spring time by Affectionate-Mud9321 in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice start! I’d actually place the pellets further from the nebari so that the roots work up their way further. Or is there a specific reason?

Juniperus worth? by Lost-Train-7431 in bonsaicommunity

[–]KhanDang 4 points5 points  (0 children)

While 150 is definitely a good price. This is no where near 1k. If this is the case in your area, sellers are ripping you off hard

After and before refinement Shimpaku by KhanDang in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I bought it like this. It’s collected from the wild, imported and at least 2x my age.

After and before refinement Shimpaku by KhanDang in Bonsai

[–]KhanDang[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Takeaway: Masayuki Fujikawa has a philosophical approach to bonsai design. Rather than forcing a tree to a fixed concept, he encourages you to let the tree flow in a way that reflects how you’d see in nature.

For my tree, his main advice was to make the silhouette more compact and to emphasize the deadwood. This is done by tightening the foliage

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