MrG
Yamadori
Hey B Nuts,
I am pondering the recommended timing, frequency, method, etc., of reducing the top of the root ball or soil mound while a plant is in its future home pot. Some photos below to help illustrate my question.


I recently repotted both of these. In both trees’ cases, I reduced the height as much as I felt I safely could, and also changed angles, which limited the ultimate depth. I also added more bonsai soil on top than I needed to in these photos which I’ll change.
As you can see, the root mound is fairly high, so I’m wondering if I could wait a few weeks and periodically chopstick and root prune the top of the soil/root ball and redress as I go, both to lower height and to further expose the nebari.
I can’t seem to find much info on this so I appreciate any insights in advance!
All best,
MG
I am pondering the recommended timing, frequency, method, etc., of reducing the top of the root ball or soil mound while a plant is in its future home pot. Some photos below to help illustrate my question.


I recently repotted both of these. In both trees’ cases, I reduced the height as much as I felt I safely could, and also changed angles, which limited the ultimate depth. I also added more bonsai soil on top than I needed to in these photos which I’ll change.
As you can see, the root mound is fairly high, so I’m wondering if I could wait a few weeks and periodically chopstick and root prune the top of the soil/root ball and redress as I go, both to lower height and to further expose the nebari.
I can’t seem to find much info on this so I appreciate any insights in advance!
All best,
MG