Join international Bonsai Master Pedro Morales on BonsaiGrid for an exclusive, hands-on masterclass. Watch as Pedro transforms a dense, topiary-style Ficus Green Emerald into a refined tropical bonsai through complete defoliation, structural pruning, and precise wiring techniques.
KEY EVENT DETAILS
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Date: November 22, 2026
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Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM CET (+ 15 Min Live Q&A)
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International Times:
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Puerto Rico (AST): 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
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US East Coast (EST): 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM
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US West Coast (PST): 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
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UK (GMT): 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
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Japan (JST): 4:00 AM – 5:45 AM (Nov 23)
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Host: Pedro Morales
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Skill Level: Beginners & Advanced Artists
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Access: Limited
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Location: Virtual / Online
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Special Note: Use the code
Pedro50to save 50% off your first month of membership + receive an extra voucher code for 100% discount on a workshop of your choice!
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Complete Defoliation Technique: Why, when, and how to safely defoliate a tropical Ficus to improve ramification and interior light.
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Structural Transformation: Breaking down a dense “topiary” canopy to reveal and define the true bonsai structure underneath.
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Pruning & Branch Selection: Critical decisions on which heavy branches to keep, reduce, or eliminate for optimal design balance.
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Wiring & Branch Placement: Essential wiring methods tailored specifically for tropical wood and growth habits.
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Live Q&A Session: 15 dedicated minutes to ask Pedro your specific questions about tropical bonsai care and restyling.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the fundamentals of tropical bonsai maintenance or an advanced grower wanting to master restyling overgrown stock, this workshop provides actionable, real-world techniques from one of the world’s leading tropical bonsai experts.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Transforming overgrown or topiary-style material into a refined bonsai requires a clear vision, bold structural decisions, and correct horticultural execution. In this practical session, Pedro Morales demonstrates step-by-step how to analyze and restyle a large client tree, giving you the confidence and techniques to apply to your own tropical trees at home.
