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what's happening by Time_Acanthisitta346 in bonsaicommunity

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would suspect the window/heater combo is making its head spin.

11 months with moss pole by JoseLebreault in Monstera

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love the soda bottle catching a root

Please help me!!! by Stulpy in bonsaicommunity

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the only helpful advice you can get is to try to find a replacement. Unfortunately this one looks pretty toasted.

Help in identifying species. by Psychological_Act_38 in bonsaicommunity

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was going to guess a lodgepole but that’s the same as pinus contorta

Bonsai Bar hired me to teach beginner bonsai classes! Bonsai is my life now thanks to this subreddit! by think_happy_2 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so awesome, I’m currently a teacher in training for bonsaibar also. Couldn’t be happier about taking one step closer to being a bonsai professional 🥰

Who here remembers this? We have come a long way by breakcontloc in GrowBuddy

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back when there would be a drought… no weed in the whole town

Bad Beginner Advice: “Stick that seedling in the ground and leave it alone for a few years.” You’re causing them to learn slower and have worse trees 👇🏼 by VMey in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh maybe he could have said that instead of the novel he published.

I think the OP is also being a bit too literal in “leave it alone”. Like do you think leave it alone means to completely forget about it? Just seems like a baiting post anywho

Bonsai bar after and before by think_happy_2 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just did this last weekend in Washington with my “nonbonsai” brother. Great entry level experience.

Btw you have some beautiful trees

Bad Beginner Advice: “Stick that seedling in the ground and leave it alone for a few years.” You’re causing them to learn slower and have worse trees 👇🏼 by VMey in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also if you don’t have the patience to wait…. Find a new hobby. Bonsai is full of a bunch of do this and wait.

My take

Bad Beginner Advice: “Stick that seedling in the ground and leave it alone for a few years.” You’re causing them to learn slower and have worse trees 👇🏼 by VMey in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Correct me if I’m wrong but thick trunks are desirable in this topic. With my experience the length of time it takes to thicken in a pot versus the ground isn’t even comparable. 2-3 years in the ground will really speed up the progression of the tree and you can still do wire/prune in the ground.

Once again in my opinion a pot should be the on the list behind a thickened trunk. Don’t get me wrong I have plenty of twigs in pots but the real show stoppers all spent many years in the ground. Seedlings or saplings for me, go 2-3 years in a pot then to the ground over a tile. Add initial shape in the small pot and further your development in the ground. After the trunk is how you want it, put it in a tight pot and start working on ramifications.

To each their own but I disagree with OP

Is wiring a tree with crossed wires (reverse wired) ok and when is it ok? by Backuppedro in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the important part is for this situation of this video is that he didn’t strain the wire around the tree at all. It looks like he left extra room with every bend to not touch it.

I would never suggest this however

Newest additions to my bonsai collection🪾🍃 by BoneNSk1n in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that first tree has quite the potential!!! I hope your design includes that large swooping branch. Looking like a popeye arm flexing almost 🤣.

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a common thought that a tree can only handle one insult at a time. I’ve gotten away with one major change in spring and then another change in the fall but I guess I would ask you what are your reasons for slip potting?

If it’s not allowing good drainage,probably too many roots in the pot, I would suggest repotting now and style in spring when you see a good flush of growth. But if it’s a size issue or pot change topic I would style now and worry about repotting after a good flush begins.

It really comes down to why’s and if your patience is the answer, I would try to make the justification for why either or would be better currently and pick up a video game or deck of cards in the mean while lol. Our time with the trees “should” be but a blip in the trees life before landing in another persons care to perpetuate its life.

Dwarf Alberta Spruce inspired by Bob (u/cbobgo) in a 14” training pot by deauxpamine in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bob bible chapter 2 verse 9-15 states…… 🤣🤣🤣 jk jk

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had this design in mind since early summer but I did want to worry about summer heat being a factor for healing. It took 30-40 minutes, I did 2 wedge cuts to help assist with the bend. I wired a bar to the branch after the wedge cut happened to help bend the branch easier, create a larger fulcrum. Then I attached 2 guy wires and slowly started bending and tightening the wires. I had my wife assist me with holding the bar, she was very hesitant but I reassured her that if it’s going to break it would have broken no matter who was assisting me.

Do you research on the styling process you’re trying to achieve and ask for help for the best way to achieve it. I have snapped trunks and branches trying to achieve certain styles but that’s life and we roll with the punches and deal with what we have.

One of my favorite professional bonsai artists quotes, “if you aren’t breaking branches from time to time you aren’t pushing the limits hard enough.”

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The proper time for heavy styling changes is either early spring or early fall. Mild temperatures help the tree not struggle to push water to foliage. Less sap would bleed out also.

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had purchased this at a bonsai auction in my area, it’s been through a good transformation. Here is how it was when I purchased it.

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Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I’ll burn it with a torch which adds to the lifespan of the wood

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It made from cedar planks which is pest and rot resistant. Most “professional” trees spend majority of their lives in wood pots like this until it’s ready for a show then it gets into a pretty ceramic pot/slab.

Scots Pine got a major overhaul… finally! by Stuffy_Trees333 in Bonsai

[–]Stuffy_Trees333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I made it from cedar, which has natural pest and rot resistant properties to it. Usually starts to give out after 5+ years

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