what a wholesome and enjoyable video nigel. everything going your way in this episode :)
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951
2 жыл бұрын
Repti Bark is always good stuff. Your Auction Ficus should fetch a nice sum of money for the club. Your Serissa is doing fantastic also. Mixing your soil outside is the best. All that dust and the wind takes it away for you. Another fantastic video.
Nice prep , always good to be ready before the big storms
@youngperceptions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make such enjoyable videos, I look forward to them a lot!
@bernardmarquillero538
2 жыл бұрын
A life in a day. Thanks for being so human Nigel. Big fan.
@danbehrens1621
2 жыл бұрын
I love fresh bonsai soil. I’m going to mix up the rest of mine for the winter. Then I don’t have to worry about it, and it gets the bags off my porch. I think I’ll pick up a bag of Repti bark to.👍😁 as always, thanks for the inspiration Nigel.
@MaybeBonsai
2 жыл бұрын
That is a big tub of soil! I don’t think I would ever use that up haha
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I find if I have soil mixed up and spare pots around, somehow a tree finds it's way into them!
@PolinaS-gq1te
2 жыл бұрын
As simple as that? No super expensive acadama, no coconut bark? Cool! I wrote down the recipe!
@marysoldeeley2218
2 жыл бұрын
All those small chores help make things easier later.
@buffalotropicals4840
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel, Drew here from lockport NY a half hour north of buffalo. Having winters similar to yours I would suggest a clear 6mil plastic to cover your greenhouses as opposed to the insulated tarps that you have been using. Sunlight travels through two 6mil thick layers of clear plastic, the greenhouse plastic and an interior layer of bubble wrap(perfect interior insulation) all winter long. The layer of clear plastic is mainly to create a distance between the snow pile up and the greenhouse walls, it also stops the wind bringing the heat way up inside. A clear roll of plastic should range between 50 and 150 dollars for the dimensions of your glass greenhouse! Long time fan of your channel, Nigel thank you so much for your hardwork and dedication!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much and a great idea!!!
@holyperceval6310
2 жыл бұрын
Dear Nigel, thanks for the nice video ! Seeing you misting with a manual action spray I must suggest you buy one of the pressure spray, they are a game changer ! So convenient and you can find some quite cheap. You simply pump it with compressed air once a week and then every time you need to mist your trees they release very thin and uniform water particles ! Try it you'll see the difference ! Cheers !
@iamaduckquack
2 жыл бұрын
From what I've read, bark can help keep roots warmer during winter, gives space for breathe and being slightly acidic can help balance the soil if your water is hard (alkaline).
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Good to know, thanks IAAD!
@TheUrbanNemophilist
2 жыл бұрын
The auction tree has a nice thick trunk. I really like the serissa tree. It has a beautiful canopy. Here in the tropics I have to add quite a bit of coco peat and brick chips in my soil mix for water retention. The summers can be very harsh here. Thanks for the video.
@user-fb3pu3qx3t
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely think you should build a machine to mix your soil. That would be fun to watch!
@deadeyeski
2 жыл бұрын
kzitem.info/news/bejne/lYyQt2eBemZydHY He commented on my contraption a few years ago! This bonsai soil trommel is a game changer when mixing up big quantities of soil.
@leszekrybak5067
2 жыл бұрын
glad your "hail Mary" cut on the TBS Auction Ficus worked... you definitely have knack for growing figs...
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was happy to see some life! Now I've got a month to have it looking really good, definitely a challenge!
@njoirae
2 жыл бұрын
Dune on the brain! Another great and inspiring video, Thanks again Nigel
@Wdbz
2 жыл бұрын
Big fan or your channel, one of my mentors for bonsai
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks
@tanyabrewer991
2 жыл бұрын
As always late to the show, pleased you got the soil done for the plant room. I thought I would get pumice when I go back home ( Lake Taupō) to mix into my soil . I how is your friend who has covid is doing OK? Stay safe. Thank-you for yet another wonderful post.
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tanya, yes the young teenager is fully recovered and is doing well!!
@littleadam6133
2 жыл бұрын
Always good videos nigel and verry therapeutic watching you mix Ur bonsai soill thanks from Liverpool England wish I was in your neck of the woods those stay safe 👍
@DM-wp4ml
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, a good reminder to start making some specialized soil
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
It is nice to have on hand!!!
@sophiaangelini4368
2 жыл бұрын
Morning coffee wih the Emeralds!
@josephwatts2341
2 жыл бұрын
Dune on the brain😂🤣 sounds like my friend and I every day. I find we talk about sci-fi books all the time, which always leads back to Dune.😂
@1cleandude
2 жыл бұрын
Fun video Nigel thanks! Consider mixing your mixture in smaller portions as you fill the tote and it would go easier🙏
@jeanne-gord7685
2 жыл бұрын
Well Fall chores. For bark I also use orchid seedling bark. Some of it is still a bit chunky but mostly its great. I use an outdoor misting to water all my bonsai through the warm months. Depending on the tree, such as maples, I add about 25% bark. And for the spruce and pine etc I only use 5-10%. This way all my trees get the same amount of water but their soil has varying retention levels. Yes I could use rain water but our neighborhood is on a well system and no chlorine or fluoride is ever added. :)
@gobonsai811
2 жыл бұрын
So bonsai is rocket science finally!!!!!!!
@vohrasgreenplanet7861
2 жыл бұрын
Bonsai champ ! Thank you 👌
@dougg1075
Жыл бұрын
I envy your greenhouse and pretty much everything else:)
@stuartrose7628
2 жыл бұрын
Have you thought about getting a cement mixer for mixing your bulk batches Nigel? also you should think about getting some cladding on your plant room. ultraviolet radiation will kill your insulation if left exposed much longer
@reedrobb
8 ай бұрын
I needed a dust mask just watching you pour the mix
@dabblingwithbonsai
2 жыл бұрын
Good amount of soil, that'll last for at least a while!
@PSPMHaestros
2 жыл бұрын
18:48 that looks amazing, specially for the medium/big trees that you have
@alchemicalanarchist
27 күн бұрын
You should wet your perlite with water before you stir it up and pour it back and forth. It stops all the dust.
@amyngo9203
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel! My household is using the same soil mix as you, and we were wondering how to tell when it's dry enough to need watering in the winter? Our bonsais are currently indoors for the winter here in New York, and it's hard to tell if they're dry.
@angryzombie8088
2 жыл бұрын
Nigel: 10c is warm Me sweating at 28c: Yeah... and 23c is too cold for me lol
@varunavirdi4640
2 жыл бұрын
Love watching ur videos and inspired me to come into the bonsai world 👍🇮🇳
@nickkellogg4155
2 жыл бұрын
we need to get you some 1/1/1 akadama/pumice/lava for your show quality trees. it really makes a difference on the quality of the root growth and refraction rate of the roots. the mediums you're using are great for developmental trees but I really think your best trees would benefit.
@tylere274
2 жыл бұрын
If the reptile bark is too expensive ( I’ve had snakes and I know it can add up lol ) you can try orchid bark
@eliasun6641
Жыл бұрын
I was sneezing while you were mixing. Haa ah choo
@TheBonsaiZone
Жыл бұрын
A very dusty operation!!
@jeremyowen1
2 жыл бұрын
I've read recently that bark isn't great to use in soils because it locks up nitrogen robbing the plant. The bark is a slow decomposer and requires a lot of nitrogen for that decomposition process. As well as during decomposition, the bark will off-gas things that can be toxic to plants. I need to look into it more though. From the few papers I read, it seems as though it's only bad if it isn't composted before being added. I'd presume that's why some people such as Peter Chan use composted pine bark in their bonsai soils. I'm currently experimenting with a small amount of coconut coir for a bit of extra water retention. It's basically inert though. And can actually be harmful if it isn't rinsed well of all the salts and then buffered with calcium/magnesium. Otherwise the coco coir essentially robs nutrients from the plants. Regardless, your trees look fantastic and are certainly healthy. So you're doing something right. I just like always improving and trying out new things to see what happens. Just because something works doesn't mean it can't be better!
@andyhansen3117
2 жыл бұрын
I`m glad you can use fir bark in the soil mix. I heard that pine bark is good but I can`t find it here.We have a lot of fir bark here!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I've used Fir bark before and it seemed to work fine!
@GoneFishin-rn9hs
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Nigel, Still pretty new to the bonsai world- is the Safe T Sorb essentially an akadama substitute?
@joshuastover1047
2 жыл бұрын
No. Safe T Sorb is 100% fullers earth. Substantially cheaper than akadama and way easier to find. I’ve never seen akadama offered anywhere other than online. Safe T Sorb can be found at all Tractor Supply’s and most auto parts stores
@bonsaifinity515
2 жыл бұрын
Perlite is a great substitute for pumice and vermiculite can be substitute for lava rock, but there aren’t any real akadama substitutes.
@JackC1961
2 жыл бұрын
Not only do you talk to yourself whilst playing with putty, you think the spray bottle is talking to you 🤣. That said you're right "What's Up" I do, however, have your analytical dialog going on in my head as i prune my trees. "What would Nigal do"
@clintsheppard9699
2 жыл бұрын
Dune in IMAX would be SICK!!! Enjoy!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I loved it, it was awesome seeing it a second time too!!!
@distortedodin
2 жыл бұрын
I don't have a sieve. Yours looks nice . How do I go about getting one? I imagine they are "sized"??? Bonus points for Amazon link 😉.
@deadeyeski
2 жыл бұрын
I use a kitchen sifter, one that you would use for flour or whatever. Also, at a garage sale, I found this round bucket that possibly came from a deep fryer? The kitchen sifter has very small holes, so it really only gets rid of the fine dust. The deep fryer bucket has slightly bigger holes, so it "wastes" more product. They seem to do well enough. I think the main goal is to get rid as much of that fine dust as possible. I made this contraption to do' large batches of soil. kzitem.info/news/bejne/lYyQt2eBemZydHY
@bonsaibob8253
2 жыл бұрын
4:40. That tree would make a beautiful shohin or mame Bonsai. Try it out, I have done over 24 for my collection and I really enjoy them as they age.
@bluesbonsai6718
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Nigel, as always! And have fun at dune! Edit: whoops you probably already saw dune, I hope it was good!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I loved it in Imax the second time around!!
@shawnrowell6195
2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have a compost tumbler used only for mixing soil.
@athela2023
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel! The trees look beautiful, love the Dune reference too 😉 hope you enjoyed it. I'm very happy to see you masked up while handling the soil, the dust that came off of it is almost unreal! Thanks for sharing another great video with us, stay safe 😊🙏🌱
@howarthsailing
2 жыл бұрын
Looks like you found the massive bag of pearlite that I mentioned a while back (last time you were using miracle grow). I always laugh at how light that bag is when its so big.
@SyriusStarMultimedia
Жыл бұрын
Amazon sells 40 pound Safe T Sorb for $45 a bag. Tractor Supply sells the same size bag for $7.49.
@MattCaballes
2 жыл бұрын
I may be mistaken but I do believe your fig will only ripen with the presence of it's pollinator, the fig wasp.
@stefaanwalleghem2746
2 жыл бұрын
sadly I cannot find any safe t sorb or similar product in Belgium. Still looking though. Love your trees
@chadsmith1571
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried Lava Grip? I would be really interested to know your thoughts on using it for bonsai.
@saretaclinton8188
10 ай бұрын
PLEASE HELP!Where do you buy your big Bonsai pots? Your Schefflera tree to Bonsai inspired me to do the same or get rid of it as it has outgrown my apartment.
@patsfreund9164
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed watching. Especially liked seeing the sleet in the opening of the video. Reminds me of northern winters. By the way, are you expecting a colder or warmer winter than usual? Here in southeast Florida USA we are expecting a warmer than normal.
@zimmy1958
7 ай бұрын
Thanks now I know.
@mattbrennan647
2 жыл бұрын
My mix: 1/3 Turface + 1/3 Pearlite + 1/3 Cactus Soil Mix = Happy Bonsai. Good luck, keep growing.
@user-fb3pu3qx3t
2 жыл бұрын
What is Turface, please?
@mattbrennan647
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-fb3pu3qx3t Turface is a soil conditioner. It is a calcine clay product used to improve drainage, reduce compaction, hold moisture
@user-fb3pu3qx3t
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattbrennan647 Thank you, Matt. I have not come across it in the UK. I’ll keep looking!
@mattbrennan647
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-fb3pu3qx3t Sanicat Pink lightweight low dust and non clumping cat litter made from 100% molar clay is a good substitute. Molar clay in general is a great substitute for Turface. Both of which are merely inexpensive substitutes for Acadama. Good luck
@TitanUranusOfficial
2 жыл бұрын
I saw your name in Maybe Bonsai's video of a few hours ago and thought "Nigel hasn't uploaded in forever". I go to your page - and I'm unsubbed which I *know* I didn't do. Resubbed and rang the bell and looking forward to your next stream!
@brianhernandez1777
5 ай бұрын
What type of tree shrub or bonsai would be best for this soil and which one should I avoid with this mix?
@TheBonsaiZone
4 ай бұрын
I grow all my trees in this mix, so far so good!!!
@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951
2 жыл бұрын
-2C/28F, Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!! Time for a hot cup of tea for you to relax with tonight.
@mriley8343
2 жыл бұрын
What size sive are you using?
@dougg1075
Жыл бұрын
Do ficus grow faster in large pots or just let it grow in pot? Mine is slightly smaller than yours and not great. I’ve had mine for 15 years or so. What’s up?
@Mannavegr
2 жыл бұрын
Great video as always!You have any details on that ufo light? 👌🏻🙏🏻🌳
@michaelbui6088
2 жыл бұрын
Do you change the ratio of soil mix ingredients depending on whether you’re dealing with conifer and deciduous trees? Thanks for your help Nigel!
@JesusChrist4ever
2 жыл бұрын
Nigel how do you keep ur tropical trees alive in Canada 🤯
@СергейВеселов-б9э
2 жыл бұрын
Who can tell me, which ingridient can replace a Safe T Sorb in this soil mix?
@mherbert3646
2 жыл бұрын
Kitty litter
@kestane123chesmo
Жыл бұрын
can a mature tree live in perlite and safety obsorbent only ?
@martinscholz6992
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, what kind of soil mix do you use for your brazilian rain tree? Thanx, Martin
@jamesbrown4042
2 жыл бұрын
awesome videos can you do a premna bonsai video new to the bonsai world just got my first tropical tree
@dpint68
2 жыл бұрын
I love your Serrisa, recently purchased one but not doing well, came out of the shipping box with some leaves being white/colorless and is dropping leaves every day it’s under grow lights with my ficus trees but hasn’t responded well, any ideas on how to proceed
@steveweeks3159
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, thank you for the informative video. However, what are the ingredients you used in the mix?
@Tybold63
2 жыл бұрын
WIsh I could find anything like that safe T sorb where I live. Gotta love when you texted "what's up - what's up....!" I guess you mimic the sound of spray bottle 😂. Another thing is that you always say 50% perlite mixed with 50 % safe T sorb and well isn't that already 100% lol and then you add reptile bar for 20 %... am just kidding ya Nigel it all works fine in practice.😉
@mherbert3646
2 жыл бұрын
If you can't find safety sorb, kitty litter is pretty similar
@Tybold63
2 жыл бұрын
@@mherbert3646 thanks for trying to help, however I already been on the hunt for that but the proucts available where I live arent suitable and majority are also of the clumping sort.
@SpeakLifeNotDeath
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tybold63 did you find anything? im in the U.K. and same issue. Thanks
@Tybold63
2 жыл бұрын
@@SpeakLifeNotDeath Well, haven't been searching that much really and have had some health issues. Not giving up though..
@SpeakLifeNotDeath
2 жыл бұрын
@@Tybold63 Sorry to hear that, thanks for responding and hope you feel better soon.
@jOeSyaYaN
6 ай бұрын
Can we repot only in pine bark
@amstrogaming9109
Жыл бұрын
What is that spray bottler your using here? I need one of those real bad haha
@TheBonsaiZone
Жыл бұрын
They are from the garden center!
@dannyodell5148
2 жыл бұрын
When you are sifting through the absorbent, what size screen are using?
@Wiratama13
2 жыл бұрын
Go green
@13renschi
2 жыл бұрын
Can you show the aloe bonsai in the next video? or if anyone knows if i missed it in previous ones please tell me :) its my favourite
@paulschaefer5241
2 жыл бұрын
What that is that you are having isn't really snow. it's more like what meteorologists call gropple. this is like hailstones made of snow instead of ice.
@sunilusk
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Nigel Sir, here in we won't get safe-T-sorb granules !! what else we can use instead of it ???
@alicer3423
2 жыл бұрын
Nigel will you be able to bid on the tree too!!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I maybe could , but ethically I wouldn't! I just hope I can follow it's progress with the new owner!
@Universal.G
2 жыл бұрын
@ Nigel Saunders, The Bonsai Zone Where could I buy this Safe T Sorb? I am also in Ontario. Thanks
@riggedreality420
2 жыл бұрын
Do you run any light timers indoors?
@TB-yg8ky
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nigel, I'm in Toronto. Where do you buy your Safe t sorb? What's a good deal for a bag? Can I replace reptile bark with pine bark? Thanks
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I buy SafetySorb at Peavy mart! Yes Pine bark is best, but hard to find smaller pieces!
@MrJohnnyorange
2 жыл бұрын
Is that cat litter?
@dalepowell6815
2 жыл бұрын
Nigel, Sup? Sup? Sup? Said Mr. Mister. When did you start using Fir bark in your Bonsai soil?
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
I first used it when Tom from Grow and Clip Bonsai for Seniors sent me a bag about 2 year ago. It worked well, so I'll keep using it. In the past I have used fine bark that is used for orchids, I think it is the same as reptile bark and it worked well also!
@dalepowell6815
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone Orchid bark has larger pieces than the reptile bark, I also add charcoal to my soil mix...
@7puggiescyndycarruthers193
2 жыл бұрын
ok, i think i am going the Safe T Sorb route… the cost of pumice is killing my budget! i just found a 40 pound bag for $24.99. if it’s good enough for Nigel…!
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I tried pumice instead of SafetySorb and found no real difference except price!
@LeafThereBePlants
2 жыл бұрын
Hey would you do me a huge favor and send me the link to the 40 pound bag!? I live in florida and I’m struggling trying to find a good source of soil at a reasonable price
Always a fun thing to do, mixing soil. Who enjoys the feeling on the hands to?
@natrjack965
2 жыл бұрын
What ratio do you do your mix at Nigel.
@jimmybaggs5342
2 жыл бұрын
Any reason you prefer the fuller’s earth to diatomaceous earth?
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
It is available locally and at a less expensive price!! I think both work well.
@satisharibam
2 жыл бұрын
Nigel Sir,the auction ficus is gearing up for the auction,even at this stage it looks good 👍
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Satish, I'm looking forward to seeing this tree into the far future I hope!!!
@miltonescobar8685
10 ай бұрын
Reptil bark super coarse perlite. What is the other ingredient thanks
@TheBonsaiZone
10 ай бұрын
SafetySorb, which is 100 percent Fullers earth. A dry clay particle.
@arnoldmmbb
2 жыл бұрын
More like whats up to me sounds like a frog 🐸
@user-nc8se9in8o
Жыл бұрын
Safety sorb? Is that the actual name?
@TheBonsaiZone
Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's 100 percent Fullers Earth!
@user-nc8se9in8o
Жыл бұрын
@@TheBonsaiZone thank you sir! Going to check that out, sounds cheaper than turface
@pinballwizard6906
2 жыл бұрын
✌️😎
@sonichedgehog8723
2 жыл бұрын
Do you mist your Dwarf Jades?
@TheBonsaiZone
2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@andersnrregren9087
2 жыл бұрын
Shh dont take About winter, in Denmark The winter dont Know fall is about to be over so er still get Sunny days
@garethpearson7155
7 ай бұрын
Why would you use something that isnt good for your lungs, that continued to be dusty for the whole process. Not sure your mask would eliminate all those particles getting through.
@TheBonsaiZone
7 ай бұрын
Yes I worry about that too, I should step up my protection!! Once the soil has been watered, it never gets dusty again.
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