Three months ago, I risked everything when I did a double air layer on my favourite Katsura Japanese Maple Bonsai. With advice from Jelle‪@GrowingBonsai‬ I gambled that success would give me a cascade, a twin trunk and potentially a clump. So, was I smiling at the end?

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God Bless & Happy Bonsaiing
Xavier

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Is it time to unwrap the air layers?
03:15 Separating the Cascade Air Layer.
06:21 A change to my bonsai soil.
09:48 Reduction of foliage.
11:31 Separating the Twin Trunk Air Layer.
13:30 Sealing the stump of the clump.
14:11 Potting and foliage reduction.

Equipment & Acknowledgements:
I use a Panasonic Lumix DMC 330 Bridge Camera
All video production using AVC Video Editor Software
Sound equipment courtesy of: johnaronphotography.co.uk
Handmade Ceramics by: Dawn Isaac of deiceramics.com

No 2 Kaizen Soil Mix obtained online via*:
https://www.kaizenbonsai.com/

*Please be aware that all details of products used are given for your benefit only – I do not receive any financial recompense. I just think they are good value and you should know where to buy them if interested.

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