I first read that article on growweedeasy.com.
Check there, it might be better formatted for printing…
Cheers
G
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I have looked around and they are all in a long post type format.
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Bumping a bit this topic, just thought it would be worth mentioning that the author of this awesome tutorial passed out a bit more than a year ago http://www.uk420.com/boards/index.php?/topic/419568-oldtimer1/&page=22#comment-5681858
I didn’t met him but he is very much respected for his kindness and has been an important stone in the UK scene it seems. People appreciated his work and are still growing/using it. Might be a good idea for a preservation seed run.
Rest In Power oldtimer1
P.S: I’m also saying that because after reading oldtimer1’s tutorial, I couldn’t refrain but turn weed into bonsaï. Maintaining his legacy somehow 
Love this thread and all your pics!
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RIP to a real one.
Bonsai moms have allowed many a grower access to keeping many mothers in small spaces, and keeping them Viable and healthy.
Good info, thanks for the help, OT1
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To master this method will be my goal in the near future. Hopefully it will be one more skill to add to my growing tool belt.
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I thought doing this would eventually degrade the genetics, taking a clone from a clone? How many times have you done this in a row? Have you ever seen signs of degradation?
This thread is really great, I tried to make my mother plant a bonsai and failed miserably, lol. I thought that all I had to do was keep her in a small planter and not feed her too much, she wasn’t having any of it.
Gong to try again.
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Could be wrong here but the degradation would most likely be due to quality of the donor and the health of the cuts?
I’ve heard this too about degradation forever but I don’t remember seeing an explanation that satisfies the claim.
Anyone?
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Most of the time the degradation is due to a buildup of pathogens and viruses. This is why tissue culture can return vigor to older cuts. The genetics are the same. I kept mothers for several years this way, bit what killed them off was HpLVd.
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About how many ppm of Nitrogen are you giving your bonsai’s if you don’t mind me asking?
I have no idea, I don’t even own a pH or TDS meter. Whatever is in the jacks + CalNit.
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I will say this to recharge an old mother put her outside in springtime when the light schedual favors veg about a week or two after mothers day.Have her soak up all that Real sunlight and reconnect with mother earth dig a hole and plant her right into the ground.take cuttings off her when she gets going.They will do just fine perks them right back into shape.
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The root pruning is an important part, I think, what’s the top of that beast look like?
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Well, that pic was taken several months back, this is what it looked like just before the roots got crazy. I kinda gave up on the small planter and I transplanted into a #3 airpot and we compromised with one another at around 3 1/2 feet (does that make her a midget mum?). She is doing okay but now I think I am going to take a healthy cut from her and try to make a real bonsai so I can make room for more mothers. I was also just thinking, if she is kept under 12" she isn’t considered a plant for those of us who have to stay under a certain count.
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smart
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Moving to a larger pot seems like a good call for your plant’s roots to spread comfortably. The idea of turning a healthy cut into a bonsai sounds exciting! It’s a whole new adventure in plant care. Plus, managing height to stay under a count requirement can be tricky. Bonsai might just be the solution—compact yet full of character.
If you’re diving into the world of bonsai, this guide at https://bonsaiforbeginners.com/ could be a great companion. It’s packed with tips on shaping and caring for bonsai trees.
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Dang, I still got this as an E-Book, parked somewhere, in the miles of files. What a great person, OT1 was!!
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Oldtimer1’s Bonsai Mums is a gem. I have it tucked away in my digital library too. Such a fantastic resource, and OT1’s passion shines through. By the way, have you ever considered adding some creeping thyme to your bonsai setup? Could add a unique touch, like a miniature creeping thyme lawn.
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I posted this last night. This mother is almost two years old. I have a few that are over 3 years old.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3ysY8ksCYy/?igsh=eTY3a2o4ZHFrdWJj
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