Styling Ficus Bonsai - Ficus Macrocarpa 

Thanks so much Nigel! Much appreciated Sir.

Thanks so much Nathan. Appreciate that feedback very much. Yes, I know, I have the same problem when I am trying to “convert” seasons from Japan. Plus I think your climate (well depending on where in Australia I would guess) is similar to what I have in Cape Town. Thanks for watching. Really appreciate it.

Thanks for watching Alfredo.

Thank you kindly!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that very much. 🙏🏻

Thank you so much for confirming the species! And I appreciate you watching. Greetings to you in Indonesia, make wonderful bonsai.

You are too kind, thank you so much for the generous compliment. I agree though that it is a beautiful tree.

Very kind of you Gerald. Thanks for commenting.

Thanks so much Monique! That feedback is appreciated. 🙌🏻

Thank you for the suggestion. Many people have asked about a garden tour but I’m afraid not yet. I do occasionally post a collection of updates on a video. Will do it again some time.

Scott, you are the first person from my own country to thank me with a donation to the best of my recollection. This action of yours means much more to me than you will ever know.

Thanks so much my friend. 🙇🏼‍♂️

It is isn’t it! Thanks so much for your kind words 🙇🏼‍♂️

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Thank you 🙏🏻 so much!

Thanks for sharing! If using thick wire though, how do you prevent damaging the branch when applying it?

@TerryErasmusbonsai oddly enough I don't experience the damaging like I would on a maple

@rin7074 ok. Thanks!

Thank you so much! I appreciate your compliment

Most kind of you to say Oussama. 😂

Thanks so much Gora! ☺️

You are very kind, thank you 🙏🏻

My pleasure, thanks so much for watching!

Thanks so much Scott. That’s very kind of you to say!

😂 Thank you !

Thank you kindly for your compliments! Actually I don’t grow that species so I cannot give advice. I am sorry.

@@TerryErasmusbonsai my pleasure! Ah damn, thank you anyway, I'll try joining a club and maybe asking around there.

@antwonevis5249 a club would be a good idea or at least meeting up with someone at the club who lives near you and would be willing to share their knowledge and experience with you.

Thanks and welcome! 🙏🏻

Thanks so much for sharing that information, I appreciate it very much. I have not heard of 'virens' but it sounds awesome!

Thank you so much James!

Ahhhh thanks so much Kennet! 🙏🏻

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Thanks Nigel! Seems I need to change the timing of my video launches to give others a chance to be "foist"!

A lot of bonsai tutorials and books mention to maintain the structure of a tree after pruning , I should Leave the wire on for 2 seasons or so. Some trees, my junipers grow vigorously so wire bite becomes very deep. Is it standard practice to rewire annually ? In the northern hemisphere where I am now, it is advised to wire in winter because the bark is harder. Your advice please.

Thank you so much Bill, it’s greatly appreciated sir.

Thanks I’ll for the great question. I have wired old pines and the wire has remained for several years without biting on but growth is being controlled. Young pines which are growing vigorously will develop wire bite much faster. Yes you generally need to wire a branch several times before it remains in position, that is with conifers anyways. Deciduous not. Wiring in winter dormancy can be problematic as micro breaks occur when you bend and as there is little sap flow you could end up losing the branch. I find it better to wire between growth spurts, so summer. With pines it’s after the spring needles have matured. With junipers it’s even the spring growth has changed from vibrant green to the more mature foliage colour of that tree. Wiring loosely is not a good strategy, but wiring too tight will result in having to remove the wire faster. What I would suggest however is when you remove wire from a tree, only remove the wire which is biting in, not the wire which is not causing any issues. Usually this means you will be removing wire from the ends of branches but not on the structural portions at first as they thicken at a slower pace. Hope that helps, keep well my friend