I posted Water-Elm #53 Video #1 on September 9th. Since that time, the trees have grown out very well, so much so that today I decided I could risk slip-potting them. There’s always a risk in doing this, but I’ve found over the years that the risk is very low. So check out the video below.
I was convinced this composition would turn out well. What I didn’t expect was just how outstanding it was going to be. This is probably the best work I’ve done all year.
Let me know what you think. I’d love any comments you might wish to share.
Here’s the result. The interplay among the trunks is just amazing. I can’t wait to really get into the detail work this coming spring.
This pot, by the way, is an exquisite handmade piece by Lary Howard.
Let me know what you think. I’d love any comments you might wish to share.
They look like prehistoric trees
Thank you, Greg. Great observation.
Zach, talk to us about your potting mix (composition, where you get the various components from, etc.). pk
I’ll post on that, Pierre. Thanks for the inquiry.
Zach, this one is really a winner. Great piece of slip potting and assembling (perhaps… just perhaps… a bit too symmetrical for what mother nature does. I am willing to bet that this will earn a place among your permanent bonsai. pk
Thank you, Pierre. I hear you regarding the symmetry, but … I think in this case it is absolutely the right thing. I didn’t really notice it until I was done, and it just worked. You’re probably right about where this one will end up, I fell for it right away!