Bonsai Roots Over Rock

I ve been growing bonsai as a hobby for 19 years now in brazil.

Bonsai roots over rock. Attach the tree to the rock it is best to avoid perching the tree on the top of the rock. Chinese banyan ficus microcarpa roots over rock bonsai duration. Developing root over rock bonsai is a simple but time consuming technique. Green leaf bonsai 120 views.

Plant the tree in a pot that allows the roots. When i started the only source of knowledge about bonsai were scarce books and magazines bonsai lovers were scattered. A rock that appeals to you and that is a suitable size it is important to note that the rock will become part of the. Drape the roots of the tree over the rock and determine how many roots you want exposed.

With the internet people connected and knowledge was shared more easily. Select a plant that has roots that grow quickly and are quite thick. The roots of the bonsai must be grown in such a way that they grip the rock or stone securely for both the stability of the tree and the integrity of the piece. Remove small roots and roots that cross over each other if possible.

All of our amazon recommendations for bonsai supplies can be f. Attempts to tie the roots in place over the rock have a tendency to be poor. Focussing on styling bonsai showing member s trees bonsai care and. Jerome owner of the bonsai supply shows you a great bonsai technique.

Contemporary root over rock bonsai emphasizes the dramatic look of the roots themselves. Remember the more roots you can retain the quicker your tree will recover. For the past few years i ve discovered my passion for root over rock bonsai style. A more balanced approach gives equal emphasis to both the dramatic rock and the draping roots so as to.

You will need the following to begin. How to make jade plant bonsai from cutting. A plant with roots suited to root over rock style. Placing tree on rock.