This video picks up where Eric’s recent video, “Japanese Black Pine Root-Over-Rock Creation” (https://youtu.be/CCFXYv2eUew) ended: after creating a root-over-rock bonsai composition, what comes next? He demonstrates the next steps on a pine nearing the end of its third year of growth, including a start on exposing some of the roots on a tree 1 year after potting.
00:01:02 Eric doesn’t want to expose the roots to quickly and risk killing off smaller roots, so he “opens up” the pot (2 1-gallon cans) to check.
00:02:20 Let the loose soil fall away to see if there are any gaps between the roots and the rock – need to make the composition more solid-looking.
00:04:08 Eric cuts back more of the container and can now see some feeder roots.
00:05:42 Eric ties the roots down with raffia so they grip the rock more closely.
00:06:50 Why Eric is also using chopsticks to move some roots.
00:09:14 Same procedure on other side of the composition and a close-up.
00:11:30 Analyzing potential fronts to optimize further growth of the tree. Will this be a medium or large tree?
00:13:40 Adding movement to a potential trunk extension.
00:15:06 Eric explains his wiring and movement choices; basically, leaving himself more choices for the future.
00:16:50 Why this entire operation is important and shouldn’t be skipped.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to watch “Japanese Black Pine Root-Over-Rock Creation” (https://youtu.be/CCFXYv2eUew), definitely give it a watch!
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