Just when I tell myself...Only pots for trees I own...I buy this

[Cadillactaste]

This pot arrived in the mail today...and with the recent purchase of a tree...I forgot this was coming. Thinking more of an accent pot now that it's in my possession...the above measurements were "inside measurements" the actual pot is 3" deep from foot to rim outside measurements. To thick for a tree is my thought process...so accent it will be. Not disappointed...very happy with this. It will be a fun splash of color on the bench.

 

[Cadillactaste]

@GrimLore...Not your style...But, your thoughts...this pot and that satsuki azalea I just picked up? Bold tree for bold pot? Maybe...When in hand I will place behind the pot to take photo. And see what everyone might think. Until then...The tree will be a surprise. Pinching myself that I came across one. Gotta love contacts!

 

[GrimLore]

@GrimLore...Not your style...But, your thoughts...this pot and that satsuki azalea I just picked up? Bold tree for bold pot? Maybe...When in hand I will place behind the pot to take photo. And see what everyone might think. Until then...The tree will be a surprise. Pinching myself that I came across one. Gotta love contacts!

I would not repot right now but you will have a chance to see what it would look like by placing the pot in front of the plant in bloom, green, etc... I think it might be a little loud when in bloom but ok the remainder of the year. Not knowing what the blooms look like of course

Grimmy

 

[Adair M]

Darlene:

I personally don't think this pot would complement your new azalea, even if the size fits. For one thing, the colors would clash when it's in bloom.

Second, the tree should be the focal point. Since you have an exposed root tree, the roots are the focal point of the tree. You don't want the eye moving down further to the pot.

Traditionally, azalea are potted in complementary colors to the blooms, or in unglazed containers. Just do a google search on "azalea bonsai", then click the "images" tab and you will see zillions of examples.

Then google "exposed root azalea bonsai" and see examples of other trees similiar to yours.

Now, I know you like to do your own thing, but there's ways to express yourself even within the boundaries of "traditional" styling. Subtle things like the shape of the foot of the pot, or width of the rim, or a bit of fluting in the side walls of the pot... These little touches, the minute attention to detail, are what sets great bonsai apart from the ordinary. Not the "slap in your face" stuff.

Just my opinion, of course.

Happy Easter!

 

[quietobserver]

What he said ^^^^

 

[Cadillactaste]

Darlene:

I personally don't think this pot would complement your new azalea, even if the size fits. For one thing, the colors would clash when it's in bloom.

Second, the tree should be the focal point. Since you have an exposed root tree, the roots are the focal point of the tree. You don't want the eye moving down further to the pot.

Traditionally, azalea are potted in complementary colors to the blooms, or in unglazed containers. Just do a google search on "azalea bonsai", then click the "images" tab and you will see zillions of examples.

Then google "exposed root azalea bonsai" and see examples of other trees similiar to yours.

Now, I know you like to do your own thing, but there's ways to express yourself even within the boundaries of "traditional" styling. Subtle things like the shape of the foot of the pot, or width of the rim, or a bit of fluting in the side walls of the pot... These little touches, the minute attention to detail, are what sets great bonsai apart from the ordinary. Not the "slap in your face" stuff.

Just my opinion, of course.

Happy Easter!

Thanks Adair.. and Happy Easter back at ya. Sorce set me on the straight and narrow...on pot direction. Yes...let me say it again... @sorce this was posted prior to that discussion. But thanks. I get what you and him were saying.