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What you need to know about creating interesting bonsai with root cuttings.



In this how-to video which includes footage taken over 2 years, Terry Erasmus tells you why, and shows you how to take root cuttings using two different methods. He then shows you how to set them up for further development.

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16 Comments

  1. Very interesting. I want to do this with an outgrown Yew in the garden. Pick a root and place it in a pot and so it hopefully grows. Thank you for sharing this experiment. Great video!

  2. Thank you for the time and effort in making these types of videos, great knowledge shared.

  3. What a great idea, it’s known as pride of India, here, I have 3 colours, now I know what to do with interesting roots in next repotting

  4. Really helpful Terry! Explains a lot as to why my previous elm root cuttings failed. Will definitely use your techniques next time. Will have to experiment with some of my other suckering varieties. So much potential – Thank you!

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