Jade Root Over Rock Bonsai

Once the pot is taken away the soil is removed by scraping gently with a chopstick or paintbrush and then washing to expose the rock and root ball that has adhered to the rock.
Jade root over rock bonsai. The jade plant s fleshy leaves and swollen trunk lend interest to a miniaturized display and can be adapted even by a beginner bonsai hobbyist. How to grow roses from cuttings fast and easy rooting rose cuttings with a 2 liter soda bottle duration. A more balanced approach gives equal emphasis to both the dramatic rock and the draping roots so as to. Guided by the plant s natural structure ideal styles.
Root over rock jade bonsai disclaimer video is for educational purpose only copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976 allowance is. Try to follow a natural course with the roots. The goal is to make a powerful sweeping dragon perched on a rock and peering over the edge of cliff so naturally a root on rock is pretty much the direction where it s going. Developing root over rock bonsai is a simple but time consuming technique.
Attach the tree to the rock it is best to avoid perching the tree on the top of the rock. Contemporary root over rock bonsai emphasizes the dramatic look of the roots themselves. Roots like water tend to follow the path of least resistance. Remember to develop root over rock bonsai is an art that demands patience.
Mike kincaid 2 616 974 views. I have cool jade that already is showing a wavy arcing nature and i thought it would it would be a good fit for this style. I have tied the roots down with plumbing thread tape. 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.