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Stones have been used as pots for bonsai for a very long time. Stone slabs, stones themselves, etc.

Stone pots are VERY VERY heavy. As was pointed out, the weight makes medium to large sized stone slabs and natural stone containers too heavy to be really practical. The largest stone slab I have seen used is under a bald cypress planting at the National Arboretum in DC. The trees are three to four feet tall and the stone is easily five by four, probably larger and six to seven inches thick--if I recall. It can't be moved without the aid of a forklift or crane.

All this said, a pot made from "worked" stone would be kind of counterproductive. THey would appear too refined and if you're going for a refined look a ceramic pot would be more appropriate. Stones are selected because of their rough appearance, not smooth lines.

25-Nov-2007	#5
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Stones have been used as pots for bonsai for a very long time. Stone slabs, stones themselves, etc. Stone pots are VERY VERY heavy. As was pointed out, the weight makes medium to large sized stone slabs and natural stone containers too heavy to be really practical. The largest stone slab I have seen used is under a bald cypress planting at the National Arboretum in DC. The trees are three to four feet tall and the stone is easily five by four, probably larger and six to seven inches thick--if I recall. It can't be moved without the aid of a forklift or crane. All this said, a pot made from "worked" stone would be kind of counterproductive. THey would appear too refined and if you're going for a refined look a ceramic pot would be more appropriate. Stones are selected because of their rough appearance, not smooth lines.