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28-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Neophyte
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How Many?
Hi all,
So, I got my first bonsai quite a few days ago now, and as I've mentioned previously somewhere it's an 7 year old Fukien Tea. I've read a lot about it, and would say that I now know enough about my tree to start me on a nice road to learning. But, I'm craving more. I still feel a bit un-experienced and nervous about getting myself some more trees, so was wondering your advice... how many trees would be ideal for a beginner to look after? Also, what other trees are suitable for indoor growth? This is because I'm moving into University halls next month, and would not want to leave my bonsai at home for someone else to tender for while I am away, so need something suitable! Thanks! fakelvis. |
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30-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master Craftsman
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Ficus are pretty easy for an inside tree. They'll put up with low light conditions better than many trees.
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30-Aug-2002
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Tropical bonsai
Join Date: May-2002
Location: Guatemala
Country: Guatemala
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The ideal collection is as many as you can handdle well... I mean as many as you feel you can care of... (and also, sometimes space is a problem)
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31-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
Join Date: Jul-2002
Location: South Central Lousiana
Country: United States
USDA Zone: 8-9
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From a beginners point of view;
I say get as many as you would want to take to the dorm room with you. If you are like me (I love to pick at my trees), you might want to buy a few nursury stock trees to experiment with. See what works and what dont. Maybe you could find a fukien tee at a local nursury fo fairly cheap. This could let you know how far you could go with them.
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31-Aug-2002
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Fukien, serissa and ficus are all well suited to indoors in your area, Chinese elm also but not perhaps as suited as the others. One other type often overlooked is succulents, for example jade tree (aka money tree aka crassula) and elephant bush (portulacaria afra), which are very tolerant of drought. I have 1 jade & 2 portulacaria, they thrive on our kitchen windowsill.
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31-Aug-2002
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bonsaiTALK Master
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As many as you can handle is the best way to go, But remember that you will kill a tree sooner or later. So, while you have those trees alive try to propegate a few. Well, that's the way I see it.
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