Last Tuesday, when I was making my entry in the Ladies on Hive Community Contest, I included only 2 pictures of my husband's bonsai collection. It was his hobby to make a miniature tree planted on a pot with little soil to avoid the plant from growing into its normal size.
He seems pleased with what I did, based on the expression on his face. So, on the next day, I told him that I would take pictures of every bonsai that was still here because some of them had already been sold, others were already dead, and some had been given as gifts. I can feel his excitement while he assists me in taking pictures.
So I'm gonna show you all that is still here and will try naming them the best we can.
Ficus Bonsai
IMG_20220726_152616This Ficus bonsai tree had been growing for six years now. Ficus trees come in a variety of species, and we were unable to determine which one this particular tree belonged to. But it seems it's similar to Willow leaf Ficus Bonsai.
This one is my favorite among all his collection of bonsai. As you have noticed, its roots had already embraced the rock, making it a part of its body. This technique or style is called root-over-rock bonsai. The aerial roots are those
small brown strings on the trunk or branches.
I guess it was 2 years old when he once used anodized aluminum wires (that I ordered online) to shape and bend its branches according to what he imagined for a design. After months of using the wires, he removed them to avoid scars on the bark as it grows bigger.
You can visit this link: Wiring Bonsai trees for more tips.
Tamarind Bonsai
IMG20220726105731.jpgNext is our tamarind bonsai tree. We were so sure of what its kind because it has grown from the seeds that we collected at the back of our house where a big tamarind tree was standing. It is now 7 years old and was planted also in a big rock.
This picture was taken 4 years ago and this one wasn't tried using wire but trimmed its little young branches.We thought that this tamarind bonsai tree will die after we take our vacation on Isla Gigantes for almost a week. We forgot to ask someone who could water the plants since it was summer at that time. So when we arrived, we noticed that all the leaves had withered and were afraid that it would be too late to save them. But my husband didn't give up. Instead, he keeps on watering it morning and afternoon until new leaves appeared on its branches! He was so happy that he can see a sign of life after days of hoping.
Now, we are patiently waiting for flowers so they could bear fruits.
Coconut Palm Bonsai
IMG_20220726_193256This one is a young coconut palm bonsai tree about 2 years old. He has 3 of them of almost the same age. Same with his tamarind bonsai tree, this coconut was raised from a fallen coconut shell. After the nut had sprouted about 1 foot tall and the roots had grown on the pot with soil, he began to transfer and planted it on the big rock with a small amount of soil.
Visit this link for more details on How to Grow a Coconut Tree.
We were hoping to grow it maturely and be able to see some fruit from it. Will it be possible? I don't know but I'm hoping it can.
Bougainvillea Bonsai
IMG20220726105545
Here is a bougainvillea bonsai tree about 5 years old and was planted on a shell. It already produces pink flowers many times, especially in summer, that attract passersby.
Image by Candace Thoth from PixabayThis is what our bougainvillea flower looks like. (Picture was taken from pixabay for reference purposes only.)
Red Balete Bonsai
IMG_20220726_192846This one is called Red Balete Bonsai Tree about 2 years old and planted on a rock. It was famously called red balete here in the Philippines and as I was looking for its kind on the internet, I just only saw this as a sample.
Fukien Tea Bonsai
image-2130637601Finally, a Fukien Tea bonsai was planted on a dead mahogany trunk (about 1.5 feet) that is almost 1 year old. Those blue lines were painted by him to look like a waterfall.
For now, that's all had left. Those two pictures of bonsai that I shared in my last post were already sold. And I'm still thinking of making a separate post for all that was being sold. Anyway, that's all for today, and thank you for reaching 'till this end of my post.
God bless everyone.
Love lots,
Jonalyn
Wow these are all amazing!
I am so amazed your husband is able to take care of all these bonsai!
I'm more impressed when he tried to revive the dying tamarind bonsai.
My favorite would be the coconut palm. It looks so beautiful to look at.
Many thanks, @wittyzell. Actually, he's now more focused on his new interest, which is caring for our lovebirds. They all need haircuts, as you can see, and some wild grasses are sprouting on the pot as well. And if that coconut bonsai ever produces fruit, that will be fantastic. Thanks for reading my post sis. 😍
Your husband has a lot of hobbies and interests. 😅
How can he manage all of that?
I think so too! I wonder how it will look like bearing fruits.
wuooo!!! my respects since they are not easy to take care of them
We appreciate your work and your post was manually curated by @none! from the DNA team!
Reach us on Discord to learn more about the project!
Thank you for your support @dna.org and @none..🥰
Your content has been voted as a part of Encouragement program. Keep up the good work!
Use Ecency daily to boost your growth on platform!
Support Ecency
Vote for new Proposal
Delegate HP and earn more
Thank you @ecency.🥰
I appreciate your work and your post has been manually curated by Botanic team @oscurity on behalf of Amazing Nature Community. Keep up the good work!
There is a lot of work invested in this post, I loved that you identified the characteristics of each species and you will place the source of information! I'm not a fan of bonsai because I have no patience for them xD and I know they require a lot of work!! but they bring peace to our lives!
Thank you for the support @hive-127788 and @oscurity 🥰.
I remember your advice from my last post, and see to it that I have properly placed all the source that I used. Now it helps me improve in writing. 🥰 Thank you so much.
Wow ang Gaganda my collection niya 🥰 ilang taon na siya keepers? (Edit)
Ahm, I don't know how to respond your question. 😅 Ako bay tinatanong mo kung ilang taon na or yung bonsai? 😅 Hehe, nasa post ko rin kung ilang taon na mga yan..
May na sell na siya? 🥰
Yesss, dalawa na. 😁
Mahilig din kyo sa bonsai.. Si papa din..
Nakahiligan na rin dahil sa hilig ng husband ko. At maganda rin kasing libangan.. nakaka distress. 🥰 Oi, share mo naman bonsai ng papa mo sis.
Bonsai is really cute. Putting it anywhere the house is just the best thing to do. Then watch them grow, I mean get old haha, I meam whats do you think is the right term kasi 😭🤫
Hahaha, Basta yun na yun. Ang importante we understand each other, lol. Anyway, thanks for dropping by @ruffatotmeee.. I appreciate your comment. 🥰
My first time seeing tamarind bonsai! It's interesting! I'm also wondering if it will bear fruit because it's so tiny.
Yes, it will. And it should bear fruit, or elseeeeee... Wala, ganun pa rin sya. Haha. Thanks for dropping by @cindee08.🥰
hahahah balitaan mo bga ako kung namunga sis, baka maliit na sampaloc din bunga nya hahaha
Yes, yes update kita.. ibigay ko sayu yung 1st bunga nya. Heheh. Saluhin mo lang ihagis ko. 😅
bwahahaha galingan mo sis paghagis ha!🤣 baka pampaswerte bunga nyan! hahaha
Hehe, latag ka lang ng volleyball net, mejo di ako kagalingan kung maghagis. 😅
They are really cute literally because they are bonsai hihi. Ngayon ko lang Malaman mga mga bonsai din pala Ang tamarind
Hello @yen1503. Yes sis, na bobonsai rin sya. Meron pa nga kaming nakitang banana tree na bonsai eh. Diba astig nun? Hehe.. anyway, thanks for dropping by. 🥰
May variety ba talaga na bonsai na talaga? Or may ginagawa sila para maging bonsai Yung plant?
Wala naman.. puro mga regular trees/pants lang Sila. Ang pagkakatanim lng tlaga nya. Kaya naging bonsai. Hehe
Goodness! I loved his bonsai plants collection. It was something that gives beauty to our home as well. Your husband is such a pro! Taking care of an almost dead tamarind plant needs knowledge and experience.
I have two coconut bonsai. HIHI. I'm inspired to do more bonsai ate @jonalyn2020.
Thanks @dennnmarc. I'll tell him about what you said. And I know he's eager to see your coconut bonsai too. Share mo na din yarn. Then tag me. 🥰
The rewards earned on this comment will go directly to the people( @jonalyn2020 ) sharing the post on Twitter as long as they are registered with @poshtoken. Sign up at https://hiveposh.com.