Don't do it like this!!

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Don't do it like this!!

Post by wrcmad »

Just had to lift this vid from another forum. :lol:
Any newbies, please totally disregard all info presented in the below vid.

How to Make an Instant Bonsai Tree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln2EG854f0A&t=21s
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Hi Wrcmad

Good one, I just loved reading all the comments :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Haha I am surprised the video is still online, you'd think they'd get the message from all those comments...
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OMG :palm: :palm: :palm: :palm:
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Post by brodoyouevenbonsai »

Lol wow she nailed it. There's an expert for everything on youtube

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Hope she does a "skydiving in 3 mins" video.
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PROGRESSION UPDATE !!!
how this plant looks today.. :shock:
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I've got one like that too, only mine isn't as evenly coloured. Do you think it'll change to those seasonal colours soon KCAR?? :hooray:
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Post by Keep Calm and Ramify »

melbrackstone wrote:I've got one like that too, only mine isn't as evenly coloured. Do you think it'll change to those seasonal colours soon KCAR?? :hooray:
Yes Mel, Just keep persisting by cutting every third [Green] branch off & maybe adding more coathanger wire. You may be over watering too?
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oh....the coathanger wire!!! That's where I went wrong...

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220 likes and 20 likes HA.

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Oh dear!

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Uummm... Words fail me, kinda like the skills required for basic bonsai care fail the presenter. You have to laugh I guess!!
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Wow. Very informative.
I now realise I’ve been spending way to much time on my wiring technique. :palm:
And every third branch, what have I been thinking.
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I’m one prone to swearing at this type of thing so S—t etc :x :x :x
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