Regenerative Bonsai

Journey of a Bonsai Grower to Success and Regeneration.

A unique restoration opportunity with Apical technology

In 2021, Apical was enlisted to assist to restore a highly-valuable private garden of bonsai trees from around the world.  Never having tested any of the Bonsai species before presented a novel use case for Apical technology.

Bonsai cultivation consists of unique challenges to cultivation and presented a new frontier to test Apical methods. Over 30 species of trees, from a wide range of soil types, with preferences ranging from acidic to basic, some over 500 years old, were in danger of bad decay and death.

The grower complained of the following issues:

  • Growth tip necrosis
  • Chlorotic growth
  • Poor overall health
  • Dying trees
  • Insect Pressure
  • Disease Persistance
  • Economic viability

1 year to date from the initial testing of the clients species, a visit to the Bonsai garden was conducted. The results were overall extremely positive.

The grower, while skeptical initially, was convinced of the value of Apical lab protocols. Other results included.

  • Over 95% of all the species were regenerated with no trees lost
  • Significant economic recovery of the entire garden
  • Vibrant trees on over 85% of the garden
  • Many insights into organic bonsai techniques
  • Overall decrease in plant stress
  • Foundation laid for organic bonsai cultivation globally.
  • Many priceless trees saved from death.

Hear more about it in this exciting podcast!

https://bonsaimirai.podbean.com/e/david-knaus/

By combining precision analysis, data driven consulting, and regenerative crop inputs, Apical was able to restore millions of dollars in sacred trees from around the world cultivated by one of the foremost experts in the North American Bonsai community.