http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/-t1.htm Please ask questions about your trees or any bonsai techniques here. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:10:43 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/13/42/73/60/banner16.jpg http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/-t1.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-tree-in-the-airlayer-tonight-t1780.htm bonsai monkey Hi ya guys, I was after some advice. Whilst wander around Chez Monkey and putting up some protection from the heaviest of the rain that we have had (yes Tony, we do get some rain by the seaside!) I have been doing some re-evaluation of some of my trees. I’ve got a Maple that would make 2 better trees rather than 1 bad tree with a telegraph pole for a belly. So my question is when is the best time to air layer it? Some of my books suggest early summer (when exactly is that?) or should ... Bonsai Questions Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:10:43 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-tree-in-the-airlayer-tonight-t1780.htm#16299 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-tree-in-the-airlayer-tonight-t1780.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-elm-which-need-a-nice-style-t1764.htm Mawardi Nur http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=11&u=14565481

Thank you

Mawardi
Aceh-NAD]]> Bonsai Questions Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:48:26 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-elm-which-need-a-nice-style-t1764.htm#16144 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-elm-which-need-a-nice-style-t1764.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/just-a-jbp-question-no-picture-t1769.htm timahlen I purchased one of my JBP's about ten years age. When I bought it, it had pretty good ramification already, but not much going for it trunkwise or taperwise. About four years ago, I put it in an 18"X24" growing box filled with a 50/50 combination of akadama and hard small-grained calcined clay. I allowed several lower branches to grow in an attempt to thicken the trunk. The trunk has increased by 1/4" to a 1 1/4" inch caliper at the base. It stands about 14" tall ... Bonsai Questions Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:26:57 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/just-a-jbp-question-no-picture-t1769.htm#16209 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/just-a-jbp-question-no-picture-t1769.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/california-shohin-convention-2010-t1762.htm bonsaistud
Pat]]> Bonsai Questions Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:58:27 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/california-shohin-convention-2010-t1762.htm#16133 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/california-shohin-convention-2010-t1762.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/fishmeal-fertilises-t1757.htm Gordon Baird My family and i always have fish for our evening meal every Friday, and we usually have a lot of fish left over. (the man next door has a fishing boat) My wife keeps telling me that when she calls in to collect the fish my neighbour won"t take any money, as he says it gives him great pleasure just to see the satisfaction on her face. Our cat cant stand fish and our dog just buries it in the garden then digs it up after a couple of weeks, eats it, then is sick all over the carpets. Anyway, ... Bonsai Questions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:17:10 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/fishmeal-fertilises-t1757.htm#16088 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/fishmeal-fertilises-t1757.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yamadori-and-trees-from-the-wild-t1743.htm Gordon Baird I am quite new to Bonsai and was reading about Yamadori and how one can save money by digging trees out the ground. I have growing wild at the bottom of my garden a lovely Goosberry bush, it has a good thick trunk which has a nice shape, the branch ramification is good and it must be at least 20 years old. I am excited it could be special, and would like further advice as to type of growing medium, root pruning, and should i plant it in a box for a year or two or plant it straight into a Bonsai ... Bonsai Questions Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:16 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yamadori-and-trees-from-the-wild-t1743.htm#15919 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yamadori-and-trees-from-the-wild-t1743.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/drain-rock-t1753.htm leonardo
Ciao......Leonardo]]> Bonsai Questions Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:26:30 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/drain-rock-t1753.htm#16049 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/drain-rock-t1753.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/bonsai-in-hawai-i-t1744.htm bonsaisr Iris]]> Bonsai Questions Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:46 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/bonsai-in-hawai-i-t1744.htm#15926 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/bonsai-in-hawai-i-t1744.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum-any-examples-t1745.htm NeilDellinger
Thanks for sharing if you have 'em,
Neil]]> Bonsai Questions Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:22:07 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum-any-examples-t1745.htm#15958 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/jasmine-jasminum-nudiflorum-any-examples-t1745.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/seeds-germinating-t1738.htm capo_regime
I sow some seeds of sequoia sempervirens and samanea saman and now they are star to germinate. Should i put them in a sunny place or protect them in a shaded place??

thanx]]> Bonsai Questions Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:37:53 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/seeds-germinating-t1738.htm#15873 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/seeds-germinating-t1738.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hard-prunning-pines-t1723.htm Brett Summers I have a question about the mechanics of Pine physiology. It is well understood that hard pruning of pines should be done in the Winter when the tree is growing less and sap leakage will be minimised. But I am curious and want to understand why is it that even when we choose the correct time to hard prune a pine we can not reduce the trees foliage by too much. I am only starting to learn about pines as the deciduous are my first love and I am curious what is the actual mechanics behind ... Bonsai Questions Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:33:35 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hard-prunning-pines-t1723.htm#15743 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hard-prunning-pines-t1723.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/repotting-nursery-stock-from-root-bound-to-training-pot-t1730.htm RandiSharp I am suppose to be getting ready for winter here - however the temps topped out at 73F today & forecast is 70F tomorrow. With all the warmth I started to think about spring repotting tasks for two nursery stock plants that I know are going to be a bear when it comes to repotting. A 6 gallon juni and 3 gallon mugo. Generally I have smaller stock to repot but was wondering if there are tips & tricks I need to consider when tackling these guys, especially the juni. I want to have a well ... Bonsai Questions Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:23:06 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/repotting-nursery-stock-from-root-bound-to-training-pot-t1730.htm#15806 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/repotting-nursery-stock-from-root-bound-to-training-pot-t1730.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-elm-advice-t244.htm Thomo Hi All, I have acquired this elm and I am after some comments and advice about it. Good and bad points. Next step ideas. My initial thought is to prune basically all the branches back to the point they start from and grow them all out again. Front Front closeup Left Right Nebari Bonsai Questions Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:47:26 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-elm-advice-t244.htm#1483 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-elm-advice-t244.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/ficus-questions-t1735.htm Storm Hi guys, long time no see. Ive been offline for quite some time, mostly because my computer broke down. Its good to be back. A while back, I posted some pictures of some trees. One of my ficus. I had trimmed it hard, and wired it into a sad dancer. Now im kinda tired of my trees. Its not that I dont love them, but they dont get anywhere. They are not relly bonsai trees, and need a long time to grow and to be worked on. so the question is, should I make some boxes and put them over to ... Bonsai Questions Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:29 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/ficus-questions-t1735.htm#15830 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/ficus-questions-t1735.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-and-seeking-advice-t1425.htm aab900 I'm new to this site and love bonsai alot.Today i post pictures of the Juniper I would like some advice and comments . Thank you for your help. Attached is a pic of one of my Juniper. any advice on how to make it better would be good too. Bonsai Questions Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:36:48 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-and-seeking-advice-t1425.htm#12254 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-and-seeking-advice-t1425.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/boug-start-t1728.htm leonardo
Ciao.......Leonardo

]]> Bonsai Questions Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:20:23 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/boug-start-t1728.htm#15785 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/boug-start-t1728.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/the-naked-truth-t1685.htm gman Hi Folks, Here is my new Amur maple (I posted it in leaf a couple of months ago), the first is the current back, the second the front and the last shows the hollowed trunk. Most of you agreed that its needs a shallower pot, any ideas of shape and colour or in the design of the tree? Cheers Gman Bonsai Questions Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:30:20 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/the-naked-truth-t1685.htm#15277 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/the-naked-truth-t1685.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yew-yamadori-t1697.htm Jim Doiron Hey everyone, I was sitting in the backyard today looking at trees as I contemplate the task of mulching them in for winter and I pulled some things out from the back of the pile. This yew was collected in michigan 6yrs ago as a neighbor ripped them from the ground. It was one of the first yamadori I had collected thus was not really very promising but I kept it anyway thinking I would make something of it someday. I had a misguided plan for it but as I was looking at it tonight I realized ... Bonsai Questions Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:47:32 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yew-yamadori-t1697.htm#15458 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/yew-yamadori-t1697.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/picea-pungen-fat-albert-t1722.htm moyogijohn ran across a spruce at local nursery,need to know if they are good for bonsai?? can the roots be pruned and the foliage? if so when? this tree has a pretty good trunk line...thanks john Bonsai Questions Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:55:55 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/picea-pungen-fat-albert-t1722.htm#15726 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/picea-pungen-fat-albert-t1722.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/advice-needed-for-two-japanese-chrysanthemums-t1418.htm Jay Gaydosh I bought two small Japanese Mums from our local bonsai nursery (Cass Bonsai, Edwardsville, IL). Milt brings a few samples of whatever we are working on, or are planning to work on. Both mums are preparing blossom. I'm tempted to transfer these trees from their 2 inch pots to 5 or 6 inch pots, but I have a nagging suspicion that I do not want to do this until after they are finished blooming. Technically, I could kep them in the smaller pots until Spring. According to the ... Bonsai Questions Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:15:13 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/advice-needed-for-two-japanese-chrysanthemums-t1418.htm#12155 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/advice-needed-for-two-japanese-chrysanthemums-t1418.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/what-s-the-best-time-to-start-a-root-over-rock-t1643.htm Harleyrider Nice easy one for you here. What would be the best time of year to start a root over rock with a 1 year old Redwood seedling? I'm not sure if it's Dawn or Coastal (I'll have to check my records). My initial thoughts are that it's either too early in the tree's development, or too late in the year to do it now. Am I right? The reason I want to start this off as early as possible is that I have a football sized chunk of red stone from beside Loch Lomond which I would like to match up with ... Bonsai Questions Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:18:56 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/what-s-the-best-time-to-start-a-root-over-rock-t1643.htm#14703 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/what-s-the-best-time-to-start-a-root-over-rock-t1643.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hawthorn-root-problem-t1671.htm wabashene Hello, Looking for some expert tips on dealing with a problem I more or less created myself whilst trying to be creative.(should have known better) The yamadori hawthorn below (1M high) had a high root at the back . I cut it off this spring when I lifted the tree for inspection as the main basal flare and nebari are a good 10cm below this point. The 2 inch root cutting is growing well in its 1st season btw. I have foolishly cut back the root stump flush to the main trunk ... Bonsai Questions Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:44:08 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hawthorn-root-problem-t1671.htm#14990 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hawthorn-root-problem-t1671.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/never-had-or-seen-a-bonsai-before-t1715.htm zia Hi, I am a nature lover. After looking at the cute bonsais, I got very much interested in making my own bonsai. Very real and serious interest. I realise the patience and love required. I do not want to buy a ready made one! I hope to learn a lot by creating my own bonsai. Please guide me how to do this. I stay in Abu Dhabi, UAE, normally a hot, humid area with summer from end of April to Mid of November. Rains only for 15 days in months nov/dec. Winter from Dec to April. Since ... Bonsai Questions Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:10:30 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/never-had-or-seen-a-bonsai-before-t1715.htm#15635 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/never-had-or-seen-a-bonsai-before-t1715.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/feeding-yamadori-t1705.htm waway
What do you feed your newly potted yamadori?]]> Bonsai Questions Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:57:04 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/feeding-yamadori-t1705.htm#15543 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/feeding-yamadori-t1705.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/flat-out-larch-t1706.htm bonsai monkey Hi Guys, Due to my obsession to over pot my trees and the fact that the Stone Monkey Tardis was full to overflowing, I was unable to take this Larch to Burrs. I was wondering if the great & the good of the IBC could give me some pointers. Front & Back Left & Right views Top View As you can see it looks like it has been sat on by a "jelly-bump" and has no discernable apex. Do I lose the branches to the left and re-aline the branches to ... Bonsai Questions Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:04:00 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/flat-out-larch-t1706.htm#15549 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/flat-out-larch-t1706.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-boxes-t1689.htm Gene Can anyone tell me when building a grow/training box out of wood if it is safe to use pressure treated lumber? Bonsai Questions Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:21:30 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-boxes-t1689.htm#15322 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-boxes-t1689.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/shohin-yamadori-t1686.htm gman Hi Folks, Here is a small contorta pine (shore pine) that I collected last year. I really like all the twists in the main branches but I can seem to find a way of incorporating them into the design. Any design ideas would be appreciated. One note the main branches (with all the curves/twists) are very stiff. Cheers Gman Bonsai Questions Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:42:21 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/shohin-yamadori-t1686.htm#15278 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/shohin-yamadori-t1686.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/money-tree-pachira-aquatica-t1666.htm moyogijohn will the leaf size reduce on this tropical?? if so how would you go about this??thank you for your response...john Bonsai Questions Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:13:21 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/money-tree-pachira-aquatica-t1666.htm#14935 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/money-tree-pachira-aquatica-t1666.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/help-to-define-please-the-name-a-kind-of-a-tree-from-tajland-t1677.htm YuraBl ]]> Bonsai Questions Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:37 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/help-to-define-please-the-name-a-kind-of-a-tree-from-tajland-t1677.htm#15133 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/help-to-define-please-the-name-a-kind-of-a-tree-from-tajland-t1677.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-pot-suggestions-t1675.htm Cordon Currently I have only a few trees which I'm simply allowing to grow out for eventual styling. Right now they are all in 1 gallon black plastic nursury pots. Next spring will be time to repot and I plan to move them into wooden grow boxes. Any suggestions on dimensions for these boxes? I was thinking 4"x10"x10". 1 Gallon is 231 cubic inches, so stepping up to 400 cubic inches would leave plenty of room to grow, with out being too big. The nursury pots I have them in now I ... Bonsai Questions Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:31:46 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-pot-suggestions-t1675.htm#15091 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/grow-pot-suggestions-t1675.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/honey-loucus-t1674.htm Jerry Fikar Thanks
Jerry Fikar]]> Bonsai Questions Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:22:21 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/honey-loucus-t1674.htm#15008 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/honey-loucus-t1674.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-new-tree-t1621.htm Mujician Hi all, Im very new to the bonsai world and I want to get it right. I have just bought a well grown but small 'chinese box' tree. It clearly has some new growth. My question is this, what do I do with it? Do I cut back the new growth to make it bushier, or do I leave it? Hopefully this will be my first succesful tree and Im after all the info I can get! (I will be attending a beginners course at greenwood studio soon hopefully) Many thanks, Ben Bonsai Questions Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:45:02 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-new-tree-t1621.htm#14459 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-new-tree-t1621.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-301-t1673.htm bobby little okey dokey. Don't know exactly what you call this type of wiring, but I understand it's used for gradually moving big branches incrementally. I've seen it done - what appears to be a loop of thin wire tightly wound around itsefl, around a branch and anchored somewhere on the pot. I am aware that small turns are employed with a nail or something through the wire. My question is, is there a particular type of wire required? The illustrations I've sen seem to employ differnt wire from the ... Bonsai Questions Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:28:13 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-301-t1673.htm#15003 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-301-t1673.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/identification-of-the-specie-t1578.htm homemdaclasse Hello! I got a bonsai on Christmas last year, but I don't know its specie. Could you help me with that? [img=http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/2739/21102009155.jpg] [img=http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/8387/21102009156r.jpg] [img=http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9884/21102009157.jpg] [img=http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6091/21102009158u.jpg] I had not had any bonsai until then, so I didn't know nothing about it... Today, I don't know much more. I haven't cut ... Bonsai Questions Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:58:29 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/identification-of-the-specie-t1578.htm#14032 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/identification-of-the-specie-t1578.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/callicarpa-pruning-t1663.htm Dave Martin My pertner has a Callicarpa 'Japanese Beauty Berry', which she bought last year. (At the last years Capel Manor show Big Steve!) It was repotted this year and has been left to its ownn devices pretty much. When I looked at it the other day I saw that where it had been pruned last year that there was a lot of die back and loss of the pruned branches? It is very healthy, when it comes to pruning next year are there any tips available? Its not a variety that I have had anything to do with so ... Bonsai Questions Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:53:12 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/callicarpa-pruning-t1663.htm#14910 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/callicarpa-pruning-t1663.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-tips-t1639.htm clubsodajohn Could you give me some tips for mild winters - zone 9a. Bonsai Questions Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:22:31 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-tips-t1639.htm#14672 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-tips-t1639.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hornbeam-moving-t1640.htm flor1 On a recent trip to a local nurcery I found three Hornbeam that I decided to purchase. My question is would you move these now or let them set till spring they all have roots growing into ground through pot. Grower agreed that I could leave them and get them in spring these are all over eight foot tall and run 3 to 4" at base. Any input greatly appreciated. Thanks Bonsai Questions Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:28:20 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hornbeam-moving-t1640.htm#14673 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hornbeam-moving-t1640.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-things-ive-been-up-to-t1544.htm Seth Ellwood After a catastrophic loss to my collection due to unemployment (had to pay the bills) Now that I'm back on my feet I am in the process of rebuilding my collection.I have been very fortunate to run across some great deals lately and here are a few of them .I will probibly start a thread of the development of each soon enough but here is a teaser of what is to come.First off today I went back to the nursery where I purchased the katsura tree and decided to take a walk in the back of their establishment ... Bonsai Questions Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:06:54 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-things-ive-been-up-to-t1544.htm#13692 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/some-things-ive-been-up-to-t1544.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/another-indoors-or-out-t1635.htm Tom McCue
Thanks for any advice]]> Bonsai Questions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:44:26 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/another-indoors-or-out-t1635.htm#14582 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/another-indoors-or-out-t1635.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-300-t1638.htm bobby little
Do cotoneaster shed? It's just that I did some inept wiring on one recently, and above the wiring it's dropped, but below it aint. I've got a horrible feeling I've buggered up the sap flow and choked the top to death.]]> Bonsai Questions Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:37:52 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-300-t1638.htm#14641 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/number-300-t1638.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/japanese-black-pine-t1622.htm Joel I need some help about some soil choices for some black pines. I've heard Kanuma is not a good idea to add to soil. I was wondering what anyone elses ideas were. I thought maybe 20% or less of kanuma would be not so bad. With akadama and pumice. Otherwise I'm looking for an idea to add a little acidity to my soil. I heard fertilizing with Miracid would be okay. And kiryu sand is good cause it doesn't absorb water like kanuma. But its hard to find it in anything more than a quart. I wanna ... Bonsai Questions Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:22 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/japanese-black-pine-t1622.htm#14467 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/japanese-black-pine-t1622.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hibiscus-seeds-t1618.htm Marc L Now that my hibiscus bonsai has finished blooming its pretty yellow flowers for the year, there are these "pods" left behind, which I assume are seeds. If that's the case, can these be used to propagate? And what would need to be done (let them dry? keep them in the fridge for a while?) before planting the seeds? I apologize for the poor resolution, but you can kinda see the pods. Bonsai Questions Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:47:51 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hibiscus-seeds-t1618.htm#14452 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/hibiscus-seeds-t1618.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/accent-plant-suggestions-t1626.htm Michael T Does Sempervivum grow in wet conditions? Morten's last post made me think of it. I have a stone that's had the center bored out by someone into a cup shape. I keep wanting to plant something in but it doesn't have great drainage. One side is pretty low though, but still with a lip so it's going to retain water somewhat. If not Sempervivum, what else could I use that would do ok in wet (think soggy) conditions? Bonsai Questions Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:58:46 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/accent-plant-suggestions-t1626.htm#14487 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/accent-plant-suggestions-t1626.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-two-hawthorn-t1598.htm FlyingFox I posted yesterday asking for some advice and was asked to post some photos, so here they are! This is going to be my first attempt at creating a bonsai, so I would like some advice please First up we have a hawthorn that I spotted whilst out hunting for bonsai recently. Without really thinking about the best approach I uprooted it, took it home and potted it up. Apologies for the quality of the photography. Here it is, from all four sides: It has a fair few branches ... Bonsai Questions Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:11:01 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-two-hawthorn-t1598.htm#14230 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/my-two-hawthorn-t1598.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/indoors-or-out-t1492.htm bhellige47
Cotoneaster
Olive
Fukien Tea
Serissa

Which of these (if any) can actually be grown indoors?]]> Bonsai Questions Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:51:36 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/indoors-or-out-t1492.htm#12903 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/indoors-or-out-t1492.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-protection-t1604.htm Sam Goodridge
I have a year old silver birch and was wondering that if I put its pot into a plastic bag and fastened the bag around the base of the trunk would the roots be protected from freeze drying and hard frosts over the winter?
Thanks]]> Bonsai Questions Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:29:48 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-protection-t1604.htm#14282 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/winter-protection-t1604.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/plumbago-for-bonsai-t1602.htm bumblebee
Libby]]> Bonsai Questions Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:02:12 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/plumbago-for-bonsai-t1602.htm#14262 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/plumbago-for-bonsai-t1602.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/river-birch-betula-nigra-t1597.htm Michael T My next project a River Birch. I intend to mimic the form it's already growing in just at a significantly reduced scale and with denser tertiary development. I'm looking for a finished tree at 36 inches in height. It is presently 36 inches in height about 4 inches above where the main trunk splits into the second large branch (really second apex). I need to regrow the apex. I intend to keep the main trunk, but it needs better taper. I do not like short fat sumo styled trees. ... Bonsai Questions Sat, 24 Oct 2009 13:48:20 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/river-birch-betula-nigra-t1597.htm#14219 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/river-birch-betula-nigra-t1597.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/very-newbie-questions-t1595.htm FlyingFox OK so I'm extremely new to bonsai (as in about a week) and have devoured Tomlinson's complete bonsai book a few times. I also have a bonsai tree that I've looked after for many years, but I bought it already shaped. (It's a Chinese elm if you're interested.) There are a couple of hawthorns growing in the hedge out the back that I was thinking of "bonsaiing" but anyway my question is this: When you are choosing a shape for your bonsai, it seems usual to prune it right back to ... Bonsai Questions Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:03:59 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/very-newbie-questions-t1595.htm#14186 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/very-newbie-questions-t1595.htm http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-to-bonsai-t1566.htm branpera I have recently recived this bonsai for my bithday. I found out that it was a ponytail palm after looking around abit There were glued in rocks that I removed after doing some looking around at other sites that told me they were bad. I assume my grandparents bought this tree for me at HomeDepot. I plan on going to pick up a book on bonsai growing because I assume it gets complicating, but any tips you guys could give me on this specific tree or tips on keeping it alive for a week before ... Bonsai Questions Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:53:22 GMT http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-to-bonsai-t1566.htm#13911 http://ibonsaiclub.forumotion.com/bonsai-questions-f7/new-to-bonsai-t1566.htm