Premna re-styling

I got this pre-bonsai from a local nursery. The character is very strong, but it was not styled to expose the character...so the re-styling is taking place....

Back side...

Re-potting with new position....

Re-styling....

This is the simulated new design....

Don't be supprised with the leaves size on the simulated picture..Premna's leaves can be reduced significantly from the original size of 8 CM to 2 MM !!!

welcome back robert.

nice to see you active again.

best wishes, sam

Hi Sam...about leaving to China again....

very nice Robert Steven!, what kind of soil you have used?.

Regards,
Pongsatorn.K

Wow! i wish i have eyes like yours.

How long will the transformation take?

With good ramification structure, maximum 3 years...

Pongsatorn.K, I only use volcanic soil for all my bonsai...

Hi Robert

Your trees are beautiful. Your work is very inspiring and interesting.

Gretings Pavel

Thanks guys..

Hello Robert, good to have you back,

I like what you have done with this design. Lots of direction and movement. Although I can't do a virtual, I would love to see this guy on a slab, to help frame the area above the soil and further its sense of weight and direction. To me, this tree has great negative space and the pot that is it in brings the eye down too far.

What do you think?

Thanks for letting me share,
Rob

You might be right Rob, with a natural slab it will fit perfectly to the character...

Robert, good works. How about a crescent pot ?

Cheers.

CJ

http://newzealandteatreebonsai.blogspot.com/

Yes, Slighly crescent natural pot as well, but then the deadwood on the right side should be taken off, otherwise, I am afraid the visual balance will not be that good...thanks CJ.

Photo Shop?

Hi Robert,

Sorry to bring up an old thread, may I know what is your soil composition for your premna Obtusifolia? Is it purely 100% volcanic soil? I'm due to repot my premna and have on hand volcanic soil and volcanic sand (larger pieces). I'm thinking if I should be mixing burned earth and pumice on the mix.

Thanks!
Vin

We only use entirely vulcanic soil...

Thanks for the confirmation Robert!

Have a good week ahead

Happy bonsai-ing