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Gerry,

It's really about the potential of the tree. "Indoor fast growing bonsai" like ficus and schefflera have been developed into world class bonsai. Take a look at fukubonsai.com. If the tree you start with is nice, then the bonsai will be (mostly).

THe problem is that indoor material is commonly used by fast buck purveryors of high priced junk. If the buyer doesn't really care about being a bonsai arteest and enjoys growing plants in containers, then have at it. No one "frowns" on such material, really. Bonsai is about enjoying plants and artistry in whatever form one desires.

22-Dec-2004	#73
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	Gerry, It's really about the potential of the tree. "Indoor fast growing bonsai" like ficus and schefflera have been developed into world class bonsai. Take a look at fukubonsai.com. If the tree you start with is nice, then the bonsai will be (mostly). THe problem is that indoor material is commonly used by fast buck purveryors of high priced junk. If the buyer doesn't really care about being a bonsai arteest and enjoys growing plants in containers, then have at it. No one "frowns" on such material, really. Bonsai is about enjoying plants and artistry in whatever form one desires.