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Hey Tblake, I have a few friends in college, and I've given them some portulacaria, (sometimes called mini jade) and some ficus benjamina 'too little'. They have all done fairly well, and provided that the ficus never dries out, they can even grow fairly fast. Lighting depending, however.

I'll probably be banned for saying this, or stoned to death, but if you can find a pot full of mini-ficus at *shudder* home depot or lowes, sometimes you can find one with a nice shape. Sometimes.

Thats just the beginners answer. As you get more expeirence you'll find better sources. Check EVERY nursery you can find, you never know where you can find a good plant.

Actually, you say you're in boston? New England bonsai isn't too far away. I believe they're in Bellingham. Nice place.

24-Jan-2006	#8
vtbonsaichief Propagateur Extrordinaire Join Date: Jul-2004 Location: Saranac Lake, NY Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 117	Hey Tblake, I have a few friends in college, and I've given them some portulacaria, (sometimes called mini jade) and some ficus benjamina 'too little'. They have all done fairly well, and provided that the ficus never dries out, they can even grow fairly fast. Lighting depending, however. I'll probably be banned for saying this, or stoned to death, but if you can find a pot full of mini-ficus at shudder home depot or lowes, sometimes you can find one with a nice shape. Sometimes. Thats just the beginners answer. As you get more expeirence you'll find better sources. Check EVERY nursery you can find, you never know where you can find a good plant. Actually, you say you're in boston? New England bonsai isn't too far away. I believe they're in Bellingham. Nice place. __________________ "I am Treeman, Master of the universe!"