Bonchi Project

Mene · Oct 2, 2015

I decided to take all of my best plants with the meanest pods and turn them all into Bonchis this year, since I did not isolate any plants and really don't want to start from scratch again. I haven't done this, so I will be logging my experiences here, including my grow with them next year.

I'll start off with this video I made of me making my third bonchi of the year.

Let me know what you all think!

dragonsfire · Oct 2, 2015

Nice job , Thanks

Mene · Oct 2, 2015

Here's the three I have so far. Will be making two more this afternoon! (hopefully)

oldsalty · Oct 2, 2015

Very interesting !! We're did you here of this Mene? Would love to see it work have a few I might just give a go with!! Thanks

ill be watching!!

chocolatescotchbonnet · Oct 2, 2015

Cool video man! I'm doing some bonchis myself. I like how yours has a lean to it! :dance:

dragonsfire · Oct 2, 2015

This is a nice site and instructions. I hope its ok to post it.

http://www.fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

chocolatescotchbonnet · Oct 2, 2015

oldsalty said:
Very interesting !! We're did you here of this Mene? Would love to see it work have a few I might just give a go with!! Thanks ill be watching!!

You all should check this out if you haven't already.... http://fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

oldsalty · Oct 2, 2015

chocolatescotchbonnet said:
You all should check this out if you haven't already.... http://fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

NICE!!!!!! Thanks chocolatescotchbonnet !!!!

exactly what I wanted to know!! Will still be watching

chocolatescotchbonnet · Oct 2, 2015

oldsalty said:
NICE!!!!!! Thanks chocolatescotchbonnet !!!! exactly what I wanted to know!! Will still be watching

I didn't even notice, "dragonsfire", posted right before i did! I will also be following "The Mene Project"! :shh:

chocolatescotchbonnet · Oct 5, 2015

Mene said:
Here's the three I have so far. Will be making two more this afternoon! (hopefully)

what's the one on the left?

Mene · Oct 5, 2015

dragonsfire said:
This is a nice site and instructions. I hope its ok to post it.

http://www.fatalii.net/Bonsai_Chiles_Bonchi

This is where I learned everything I know! I am making a couple more today. I've been exposing the roots slowly for about a week now. I will post pictures later today

chocolatescotchbonnet said:
what's the one on the left?

The one on the left is a Douglah, but it puts out red pods. Perfect douglah shape, just red. I have a friend who wants a bonchi, and I think this one has the best shot at looking like a really bonsai once I get a good pot for it, so I will eventually be giving it to him
This actually reminded me, I need some good, true douglah seeds. Anybody have any?

sevenstrings · Oct 5, 2015

Check out Chuck Iker Bonsai pots, handmade in Ohio and pretty good prices. Awesome pots, I have probably 30 from him :-)

http://www.ikerbonsaipots.com/

Mene · Oct 5, 2015

sevenstrings said:
Check out Chuck Iker Bonsai pots, handmade in Ohio and pretty good prices. Awesome pots, I have probably 30 from him :-)

http://www.ikerbonsaipots.com/

Thanks! I've been looking for some pots. I might go with one of these for my gift plant, but I will need to go cheaper for the ones I am keeping for myself. These really are beautiful pots!

Update: I am actually finding some really good prices on some really nice ones. Thanks again!

sevenstrings · Oct 5, 2015

On the cheap dasu bonsai has some good pots.

http://www.bonsaitrees.com/gallery.php?id=5

Vicious Vex · Oct 5, 2015

Very interesting. I actually have a plant that I think would be perfect for this. It forked really close to the ground and put out massive side shoots. I might have me a winter project.

Thank you for the inspiration!

primal13 · Oct 5, 2015

Very cool project. Are your bonchi cooping with the move and trim?

Mene · Oct 5, 2015

primal13 said:
Very cool project. Are your bonchi cooping with the move and trim?

They are doing very, very well! Already have some new leaves coming in, as you can see here!

primal13 · Oct 6, 2015

Nice,

How much light are they under, and how long?

Mene · Oct 6, 2015

primal13 said:
Nice,

How much light are they under, and how long?

I currently have them under normal t8s (I think) One bulb is 4500k, one is 6500k running 24 hours for now. Will start running 18 hour days here soon.
Today's project:

Bhut:

Reaper #1:

Reaper #2:

The finished work! (I forgot to snap pics of the Aji Lemon. That will be a gift some day for a friend)

primal13 · Oct 6, 2015

Mene said:
I currently have them under normal t8s (I think) One bulb is 4500k, one is 6500k running 24 hours for now. Will start running 18 hour days here soon.
Today's project:

Bhut:

Reaper #1:

Reaper #2:

The finished work! (I forgot to snap pics of the Aji Lemon. That will be a gift some day for a friend)

Thank you for the info. Absolutely love the Bhut. That should be hanging off the side of something creepy.