Exposed Root Style Bonsai

There s something about the wild randomness of the roots and the crazy shapes that is really appealing.

Exposed root style bonsai. A nice little exposed root maple just in from japan. Consequently bonsai trees can have many shapes and sizes and depending on their way of growing they are grouped into various styles and shapes. Exposed root style the roots of the neagari emerge above the surface of the soil. Smaller particles will yield a higher number of smaller roots.

Bonsai tree bonsai trees for beginners bonsai tree time lapse gardening bonsai trees bonsai plants bonsai bonsai for beginners bonsai plant care how to make bonsai tree at home in hindi language. Working with a rooted seedling you gather the roots and carefully place them into a cylindrical means of containment such as a piece of pipe then barely inserted into more conventional growing medium in a second container below. I don t often grow exposed root style bonsai also known as neagari to the japanese but when i run across a specimen that lends itself to the style it s hard to say no. 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.

In neagari style the roots can extend as far as one half to two thirds the total tree height. 15 tall above it s bonsai pot. It s no secret that exposed root bonsai can be amazing compositions. While you probably wouldn t want a whole bench full of nearagi one or two can make a cool addition to any collection.

Styling of exposed root serissa 20 minutes ago 60960 hey guys i got my first bonsai 2 weeks ago 1st pic and then trimmed it and wired it sorry if the wiring hurts your eyes haha and sort of decided to spread lower branches out to give it a bit more of shape. Representing old trees which over time wind and rain have exposed the trees grasp on the earth. Creating exposed root style pines. The key ingredient for creating exposed root bonsai is the larger sized aggregate around which the roots will grow.

In this style the roots of the tree are exposed as extensions of the trunk free from soil. A japanese word for exposed root sometimes called octopus style bonsai. These uncovered roots give the impression that the tree has been exposed to soil erosion for many years. I ve used lava pumice and large pebbles small stones ranging between 7 16 3.

In nature trees are forced into all kinds of shapes under the influences of weather wind and placement. Repot every 2 3 years using kaizen bonsai no2 bonsai soil mix. Young pines being developed for exposed root style in 80mm drainage pipe. Larger particles will yield fewer but larger roots.