Azalea Bonsai Trees🌸Deadheading, Pruning & Repotting

In this Bonsai video I show you how to care for Azalea Bonsai using techniques like; Deadheading, Pruning and Repotting. Azaleas are a popular choice for Bonsai because of their small, delicate leaves and beautiful flowers.

I explain the process of deadheading, a technique that involves removing seed heads to prevent energy wastage on seed production. I cover how to prune your Azalea Bonsai to achieve the desired height and explain the process of pruning for bifurcation. I also show you a method to thicken Azalea trunks using a pond basket and discuss various soil types suitable for Azaleas. Additionally, I demonstrate how and when to repot your Azalea safely (especially in the UK) so that they do not become pot-bound, setting them on their way to becoming a great bonsai.

Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family, which contains over 1,000 species of plants. They are native to Asia, Europe, and North America, and come in a wide range of colors, from white to pink, red, orange, and even purple. They are a great choice for Bonsai because of their versatility, beauty, and ease of care. With proper training and maintenance, they can thrive for many years, bringing joy and serenity to any space.

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00:00 - Intro.
00:30 - About Azalea Bonsai Trees.
02:17 - The Tools Used.
03:15 - How To Deadhead Azalea Bonsai.
05:34 - Why We Deadhead Azalea.
07:03 - Deadheading Hidden Seed Heads After Flowering.
07:25 - Deflowering Azalea Bonsai.
08:11 - Tidying Up The Trunk.
08:38 - Azalea Pruning Techniques (Bifurcation).
13:06 - Soil Types for Azalea Bonsai.
13:47 - Drastic Pruning On Azalea.
15:47 - Sealing A Large Wound With Cut Putty.
16:27 - Trunk Thickening Azalea (Pond Basket).
17:55 - Pruning Mame Sized Azalea.
18:41 - Repotting Azalea Bonsai.
24:02 - Watering / Beauty Shots.
24:58 - Outro.

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[wgcjtc]

I got into Bonsai because I have PTSD from military service. It has been so beneficial and vastly rewarding. Thank you for sharing

[marissajames]

Interested to see what these plants look like this year!!

[jeffhurst]

Just got a couple of these. They are your sizes you have in this video. At end of video is exactly where I was thinking about doing. Thanks for the suggestions and advice.

[Gardenchick]

Every cut made my mouth drop but now I have far more confidence to keep pruning a garden center azalea that I am starting to bonsai. I had no idea you could prunes all leaves. 😮

[loud-]

First time catching one of your videos, good stuff man. Also great timing as the day you posted this was the day I brought home my first two azalea to get started. Really excited to add some flowers to my existing bonsai.

[elaineshumaker]

Thank you. I have two azaleas that have not gotten any taller in six years, even though they have prolific flowers in May. I’m going to deadhead like you have demonstrated and see if that helps to add height.

[rastislavstefanik]

hi, i am also working with azaleas, but never had such a courage to cut them the same way like you ... but still keeping only 2 branches and cutting deadheads ... very nice work ... will try your mixture of soil, i am using peat substrate only, but it is not ideal

[Lain]

Great info and confidence :) Glad I found your channel

[SometimesIPlay]

Hi Adam, beautiful work! Would you please share the trees after pruning 1 year later?

[mepik]

Yeah i did found some pots of Azalea on clearance for about 1.5 usd (And there is about 5 trees in one pot lol[I live in Poland, we have very affordable plants and trees]) so i did just get 15, very cheap Azalea trees to train on and to try and make them beautifull.

[darksidevenom]

This was a very well executed tutorial on getting this done, also the full explanation of getting air pockets out from under the bonsai in order to have a healthy root ball grow. Really enjoying your content.
Maybe at some point you could visit Tradman's bonsai in japan?

[elissaeinhorn]

Great video! I'm growing azaleas for the first time, and this video answered many of my questions. Thank you.

[JaiGarnerworkout]

Probably my favourite video on the channel so far I love it! Keep uploading and keep us updated with the growth of these azaleas!

[goodwill_hunting]

Great, informative video. I just picked up an azalia from a local nursery and because it was looking a bit unhealthy I was able to get it for half price. Now I'll take this info and use it to bring back this beautiful little plant. Cheers

[yvancoissieu]

♥️ Merci pour les conseils. Cela complète ma connaissance sur les azalées 👍👌. Elles sont tout de même particulières et fragiles à cause de leurs besoins d'humidité, d'acidité de terre et de luminosité sans soleil direct. 😊

[truthorfiction]

Very informative about Azalea and interesting technique approaches.

[davevale]

I'm really glad I have come across your videos. Very informative thank you.

[craighall]

Great tips for a plant that is challenging to bonsai. Thank you.

[Bonsaicrazy]

Great video Adam they are some nice trees mate 👊👊

[Donpapibonsai]

Watching this for help & motivation
As I think you seen on my instagram
I bought a pot and I want to do an azalea cascade next year

Thank you appreciate your videos