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17-Jun-2003
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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
 
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Jason:
It is amazing how quiet that poster has become! If you do decide to obtain the F. Benjamina, read up on styling a tree before you attempt it. I, also, suggest that you leave the tree as it is for at least a year.. First, you want to let the tree adjust to your environment. Trees moved from one part of the country to another do much better when they are healthy before styling. Second, during that year, study the tree... Make some sketches or if you are able to do virtuals, you can visualize your vision of what the tree could look like in five years.... As you already know, Benjamina are touchy. Read and look at as many Benjamina as you can find on the Internet.... With more visual knowledge in your head, you will have more confidence when you attempt the styling. Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask all the questions. Consider the source!!! Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://bmee.net/rosner http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/J...stid=0000006848
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Jason,
In Bonsai, as in life, certain things make a difference. As in Life, Location is one of them. Those doing Bonsai in Florida are capable of doing it with different trees and getting different growth patterns and rates, then say I do here in Southern NY State. For that matter every micro-climate has it own differences. Thats one of the reason you will notice people are always asking where are you growing your trees and what is your 'zone'. In addition, trees native to your area are the very best to grow in your area. Second best are trees that are native to an area with similar temps and weather to yours. That does not mean you can not grow trees that are in need of special treatment to live in your area, just that you DO NEED to give them that treatment. Ficus are tropicals, they will do best in a tropical climate. That said, there are many individuals in the north who do ficus and other tropicals. They may have heated greenhouses for the winter or a special place in there house with lights and moisture adding devices. But it can be done. Carls advise to read read read is the best. Find a club, ask questions! Come here. contribute when you can.. ask questions as you need. But remember, a question without all the info is not as good as a question with the info. A picture is better and first hand viewing is the best..... Also remember from where the advise comes... I try to let everyone know that I am a novice with some knowledge, I'm not a master for sure... I even have it in my signature block. Sometimes you have to determine for yourself, who is a good source and who isn't. Good Luck Jay
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