Bonsai pot myth? - bonsaiTALK Community

31-Jul-2006	#141
rockm bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Oct-2003 Location: Fairfax, Va Country: USA USDA Zone: 7 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 4,561	"don't think that one can tell that they are not clay unless observed up close." I think the "look" of mica pots is pretty well known. The designs are well known to anyone who's been doing bonsai for long. The material also has a certain look to it that can usually be detected by somone looking for it. In other words, if you plan on exhibiting your tree, mica may not be the best choice for it. For what it's worth, I have bought Chinese Yxing clay pots the same size or larger, for the same price as a mica one.

31-Jul-2006

#142

RonMartin(deceased)

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rockm

In other words, if you plan on exhibiting your tree, mica may not be the best choice for it.

I have displayed trees many times in a Mica pot. So far no one has complained at any of the shows.

It is not so much what the pot is made of, it is how it compliments the tree.

Sometimes even a stone ware pot can be a crappy choice.

1-Aug-2006	#143
irene_b Student of Life Join Date: Mar-2006 Location: Castroville,Texas Country: USA USDA Zone: 8b-9a AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,779	Mica Well, For all of you that own and dislike those ugly Mica pot's, I will gladly PM you my address so that you can send them to me I will gladly use them. Irene __________________ Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php

1-Aug-2006	#144
Repotter Hec DeBrabant Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: Southern Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 993	I use Mica as training pots for all my Michigan hearty trees for the first couple of years. The way I winter my trees is to put the pot into the ground and mulch over. At least with Mica I don't worry about breakage. __________________ http://www.tellys.com http://www.Fourseasonsbonsai.com The original Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan. Guest master Pedro Morales visit was a huge success. Tellys Greenhouse, 3301 John R road, Troy Mi. 48083 Four Seasons Bonsai Club meetings monthly. Troy, Michigan "Anything is possible when you don't know what you are doing"................someone famous I think.

1-Aug-2006	#145
AncientLegend bonsaiTALK Craftsman Join Date: Nov-2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 53	THE big advantage to mica is the weight when you get to the larger sizes. Much easier to handle than ceramic of the same size.

1-Aug-2006	#146
sauce Still Learning Join Date: Aug-2004 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 744	Just repeating what I have read and not heard mentioned. Mica supposedly transfers less heat to the soil and roots than does ceramic or plastic. __________________ "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift; that's why they call it the present." Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) Thanks for the flag Zen!

1-Aug-2006

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