DonielDoom

Thank you!

I'm trying to encourage some trunk thickening while slowly choosing the main branches and overall shape. I try to let this tree grow out thick and dense with very little trimming, then chop it back to a state that will let light through to the lower foliage. That, or chop it when I need room on the rack or more cuttings in the propagation station. Rinse and repeat that a couple times a year and we're here.

That mostly means clipping off upward growing new shoots to push that growth into lateral or more downward growing shoots.

Holler if you have any other questions or comments! I love trees!

This scene has such a distinct feeling to it through that color palette. I love this!

This tree has withstood my poking and prodding so far! It also 'grew' a whole lot faster too.

Appreciate ya!

I appreciate it!

You and me both! There's a special comfort to it. A warmth, almost. Thanks for the kind words.

This is my first time. I'll let you know what happens. My practices were pretty simple all in all - try to get some material that's in the transition to woody from fresh green growth when taking cuttings. Pop those into water immediately. Trim stems down to size and reduce the foliage, to fit in your prop greenhouse. Then dip in rooting hormone powder, shake/knock off excess, and plant.

No idea if anything will take, hahaha. Here's to hoping! I'll post updates if anything cool happens.

Thank you! I'm delighted by it and it's lemony smell.

Thank you!

I've absorbed bonsai content through a variety of mediums. I'm not following any specific references, but am trying my best to apply the bonsai practices I've learned so far.

I'm trying to find a home for bonsai specific content. Maybe I could post some old references as I get a bit of time. Holler if you have any specific questions. I'm no expert, but do love to learn and research.