Reviving a Neglected Bonsai 1/25/17

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After. The fresh lime sulfur causes the deadwood to be a little too white, though it will fade in time to create a more natural look. If you look closely, you can see some of the foliage is still recovering from stress.

Today we’ve got just one tree for you. A dramatic before and after. Well actually, after, before and then after again. The artist is Naoki Maeoka. His short caption reads Styling a Tosho (Needle juniper).

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Before. A masterpiece that had fallen into neglect.

 

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After again. Now that you've seen the before shot, you can better appreciate what Naoki has accomplished. He even cleaned up the years of mineral residue on the pot.

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Close up of the dramatic deadwood and the moss on the surface of the soil.

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