The material was bought in a recent orchid show. There were a couple of great-looking materials but the small mulawin caught my eye. It had a nice taper with deadwood. The tree was well-established and I didn't think twice in purchasing it.
(Front view)
(Top view)
After a brief discussion, we decided to change orientation and mounted the tree on a rock.
After securing the plant, it was defoliated and wired.
Three weeks after the workshop, bonsai is doing well with ample new growth.
Fresh thread-like roots have started to push its way out of the sphagnum moss
(Front)
(back)
I wrapped sphagnum moss with an old rag and plastic to keep it from drying up under partial sunlight. I'm letting it freely grow to establish itself for the next three to four weeks. Hopefully it will be ready for second round of styling. I'm also planning to change the slab but for now health is the top priority.
