Exposed Root Azalea Bonsai

The base of each tree is wrapped in plastic to retain moisture and to prevent any topsoil from spilling during shipment. Satsuki azalea cuttings one four inch plastic nursery container a plastic empty beverage bottle small size japanese kanuma medium size japanese kanuma japanese mountain moss yamagoke dried japanese mountain moss for surface root protection. Be sure to rotate often to get roots on all sides.

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And the roots grow close to the surface so they like to stay moist especially in the summer.

Exposed root azalea bonsai. Exposed root korin satsuki azalea 19 from top to bottom these trees can be tricky to repot as they lack a solid rootball to tie down. Repotting exposed root satsuki azalea bonsai here s an example of an exposed root azalea that has been bare rooted. We have decided here to shorten the root ball. The materials used for the demo included.

Nevertheless the root systems of outdoor bonsai need protection from extreme winter weather. This style is very different from most traditional bonsai shapes when it comes to the roots. On february 27 2020 darren wong demonstrated for members of the bay area satsuki aikokai a technique for creating exposed root satsuki azalea bonsai. Shorten the root ball of the bonsai.

A japanese word for exposed root sometimes called octopus style bonsai. Outdoor bonsai need to experience winter dormancy and should remain outdoors in the winter. Rest assured that your tree will reach its destination well hydrated and securely packed. The base on this azalea is 4.

Take a seedling or seedling cutting or cutting particularly for azalea and plant into the bottle. The root ball is torn open with the root claw on the underside and the exposed roots shortened with an old bonsai scissor. The bonsai artist leading this workshop is kathy shaner. As the roots grow they will wind their way through the pebbles and down into the pot.

Workshop 2 features a exposed root azalea which has a and a height of 10 14. It s in a 9 1 2 unglazed japanese pot. On most bonsai nebari is important the spread of the roots at the base of the tree as shown above this unusual bonsai can be combined with other styles. You should heel in your bonsai by covering the pot and soil with pine needles or mulch when temperatures approach freezing.

Bonsai trees united states 286 views. To get the azaleas bonsai deeper into the pot some substrate or root ball can be removed. In terms of culture and conditions satsuki azaleas like moderation not too hot in the summer and not too cold in the winter. In fact a stone is often used around which the roots can be artistically arranged.

At the top add soil and perhaps a little sand for cuttings. Align again and fix the root ball of the bonsai with wire. 15 inches above soil. The tree measures 19 in height with an 15 spread.

It then is planted deep stone and all in a pot and allowed to grow for several years. Growing an exposed root bonsai and it is done with many species from pine to azalea is exactly like growing a root over rock. Satsuki azalea exposed root specimen bonsai tree jukokan 12 x 12 inch pot.