First root over rock results

NaturalSelection · November 27th, 2011, 4:42 pm

This is an early bonsai attempt coming good... well its healthy and looks good to me

There are 2 little roots that cross quite perfectly! Almost strangely uniform... have a look

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Looks close to 45* hey?!!

(Right now i am going to pack it up again for more aerial roots.)

Cheers
NS

Nathan · Post by **Nathan** » November 28th, 2011, 1:05 pm

It look very good,

I have just wrapped and potted some myself, I hope they turn out as well

Cheers

emi93m · Post by **emi93m** » November 28th, 2011, 6:39 pm

Uncanny they look like they are in the perfect position. Great work ...How long were they wrapped for?

Regards Mick

bodhidharma · Post by **bodhidharma** » November 28th, 2011, 6:46 pm

Great job. My only concern would be the size of the rock. As the tree grows it will swallow that one. You might have to start with a larger rock next time

daiviet_nguyen · Post by **daiviet_nguyen** » November 28th, 2011, 6:49 pm

Hi there,

Great results: the roots fully embrace the rock, no gaps. I like it.

Thank you for posting

PS: Can we have a full photo too, please?

NaturalSelection · November 28th, 2011, 9:19 pm

amy.nathan wrote:It look very good,

I have just wrapped and potted some myself, I hope they turn out as well

Cheers

Thanks and Good luck.. It's very rewarding peeling the packing off after the long wait!

even if its gradually!
NS

NaturalSelection · November 28th, 2011, 9:32 pm

emi93m wrote:Uncanny they look like they are in the perfect position. Great work ...How long were they wrapped for?
Regards Mick

Hey mate.. Thanks

This one had been packed for about 14 months. Started with> slurry mix of clay, chopped shpag moss and sand coating the rock >Then roots draped over... and another coating of shpag/soil with al-foil outer skin holding it together.

The roots were exposed gradually.

NS

Andrew F · Post by **Andrew F** » November 28th, 2011, 9:34 pm

daiviet_nguyen wrote: PS: Can we have a full photo too, please?

X2

Great job, i have a few buried i cant wait to see if i get the same result.

NaturalSelection · November 28th, 2011, 9:54 pm

daiviet_nguyen wrote:Hi there,

Great results: the roots fully embrace the rock, no gaps. I like it.

Thank you for posting

PS: Can we have a full photo too, please?

Thanks mate!
Yeah they are like Octopus tentacles!, shows more in other shots.... More pics soon, i am re-sizing them now...
NS

NaturalSelection · November 28th, 2011, 10:06 pm

bodhidharma wrote:Great job. My only concern would be the size of the rock. As the tree grows it will swallow that one. You might have to start with a larger rock next time

Thank you.

i agree this rock will become engulfed by the main roots and aerial ones down the track.. Thats actually what i'm hoping for!

but the size of the pot will slow this considerably i imagine..
NS

NaturalSelection · November 28th, 2011, 10:18 pm

(Beginner)

It's hard to see in these pics but i have worked on branch placement! it's so messy and due to be defoliated and rewired..
FRONT

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BACK

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MISC

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NS

Dario · Post by **Dario** » November 29th, 2011, 1:02 pm

Top work NS, I like the positioning on the rock too!...as well as the main trunk line leaning back towards the pot!

Cheers, Dario.
(edit) PS...pls post a pic once you have wired and defoliated it so I can see the trunk and branches a little more closely.

NaturalSelection · November 29th, 2011, 5:48 pm

Dario wrote:Top work NS, I like the positioning on the rock too!...as well as the main trunk line leaning back towards the pot!
Cheers, Dario.
(edit) PS...pls post a pic once you have wired and defoliated it so I can see the trunk and branches a little more closely.

Thanks Dario

The idea is to have a semi radial canopy spreading over to shade the red rock on the other side of the pot.

Will post pics later tonight, i am about to work on it..

Cheers
NS

NaturalSelection · November 29th, 2011, 6:35 pm

Ok.. This is after defoliation and before new round of wire.

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I will post more pics when i'm finished wiring it down.. Any thoughts at the moment?
Cheers,
NS

daiviet_nguyen · Post by **daiviet_nguyen** » November 29th, 2011, 6:59 pm

Hi there NS,

Some of my very subjective thoughts. I would center it in the pot a little more. I have some roots over rock too, some have crossed-roots which I am still trying to fix at the moment; if I were you I would take this in account at this stage.

Excellent creation. In a few more seasons, this one will look very nice.

Best regards.

AusBonsai

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