Choosing the right pot for your bonsai

In this video I go talk you through choosing the right pot for your tree and also show you the repotting process.

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[basilmahmud]

I really would like to see Peter on the dancefloor 😊

[drenamir]

I am sorry that Mr. Peter does not have pot shop in my country - because it is very difficult to find bonsai pots. I am happy with this video to help me decide on the right pot.

[kevinanderson]

In an earlier video Peter suggests considering the pot as the frame, and the tree as the painting in pot selection.

[nickjohnson]

The second tree you show is unbelievable!👌

[raymondplodzien]

I agree Peter. Choosing a pot can be bewildering. Hopefully your videos will help me make better choices when I repot.

[sakubonsai]

Nice video, Peter, and very interesting 👍

[garyjohnson]

It would be an honor to meet you one day Peter. Ive learned and still learning from you. Studied bonsai the last 10 yrs and the biggest thing ive learned is patience. Without it, trees will die.

[almac]

Thanks Peter, super trees and lots of useful information.

[rsa]

Love how the right pot cant totally change how a tree looks or feels. Herons has an amazing pot selection I could spend a week in there

[Candice.BonsaiScience]

Framing a tree with the perfect pot to create the artistic picture is one of my favorite winter activities

[kiryukazuma]

Hello Mr Chan, in regards to broken or cracked pots the Japanese actually love it even more after kintsugi, which is the art of repairing ceramics and then adding certain elements of beauty to it. The japense will proudly display the damaged side and actually believe there is more beauty to it once a pot is damaged than it is perfect.

[MidniteSan]

Beautiful trees 😍, thx for sharing Peter 👍

[joannetanner]

I agree with you on the soil. I always feel it’s a good plan to add to the soil by mixing some new in so as to not cause such a drastic change for the plant

[jakicatancabelic]

Great video Mr. Chan, learn so much about choosing the right pot not only for bonsai but also for other plants. Thank you!

[kiwibonsai]

I was once told a pot is like a picture frame and should never have more grandeur than the piece on show.

[bububabitttt]

Very interesting video, thank you Peter

[neilschorr]

I personally prefer unglazed pots, because they give a more natural look to the trees.

[davemead]

Beautiful trees Peter. Choosing pots is a difficult task and one I don’t always get right. Really enjoyed this video!

[MAMLeers]

If I understood well, there are perhaps a few interesting things about the use of pots in Japan:
- many of us know Japanese bonsaï masterpieces from pictures and/or videos. These pictures/videos are often taken/made during exhibitions where the more beautiful trees (or even masterpieces) are being shown to the public;
- of course, the use of a shallow pot is a way to try to pronounce the majestic appearance of the tree (as in: the smaller the pot, the more huge and impressive the tree seems to be);
- it is even quite common in Japan to rent a pot, just for exhibition purposes. After the exhibition, the pot is brought back and the tree is put back in its original pot. Of course, in general this goes for the more valuable trees...
- as you said, mr Chan, the climatological circumstances play a huge role in this matter: in general, it's a much more humide environment over there so there is much less danger for the trees to dry out.

Hope this helps.

[gloriablanco]

Thanks a lot, quite a useful information.