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Baz · 01-02-2009, 12:25 PM

Hi Noob
My name is Barry Known to my friends as Baz do you want indoor or outdoor trees if you want outdoor trees what are your weather conditions like it may seem a stupid question but I live in England zone8
You could try cottoneaster or Fire thorn these are easy to come bye in this country and reasonably cheap alowing for making mistakes and we all had to learn the hard way good luck

Baz
Leicestershire England zone8

shaggybirdman · 01-02-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FudogNinja

Okay, so I want to find a bundle of Ficus Benjamina, right?

Looking at some examples of these trees, they are one of my favorites. The tricky part is trying to find a decent nursery in my area. Would it be out of the question to order off line?

well off line is fine, but keep in mind they aren't cold hardy, so if it's below 45 locally it's not the best time to order.

FudogNinja · 01-02-2009, 12:47 PM

Thank you everyone, I will keep you posted on my findings. My wife and I are going to take our time and enjoy the hunt to find our new Ficus addition!

FudogNinja · 01-02-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Baz

do you want indoor or outdoor trees if you want outdoor trees what are your weather conditions

Good question, I should have disclosed this info up front, I am going to start with an indoor tree. I live in USDA zone 5b if that helps any.

camay123 · 01-05-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FudogNinja

Good question, I should have disclosed this info up front, I am going to start with an indoor tree. I live in USDA zone 5b if that helps any.

Anything tropical is good for indoor. The major problem with indoor trees is they lack light and proper humidity.

The lack of light will make them grow twiggy and the lack of moisture will make the leaves become dry.

Ficus was a good suggestion for indoor.

Mortalis · 01-07-2009, 06:52 PM

A simple shop light can take care of the light situation. I have 3 2 bulb 48" shop lights, none of my trees (all tropical) see the sun at all, and a few of them never have.

bonsaidad · 01-08-2009, 07:17 PM

Hi Tony and welcome to the forum, not much to say except enjoy yourself, and if you do make mistakes, you will not be the first or the last to do so.
You have not lived with Bonsai unless you have killed a tree!, i have over and over.

Best regards BD Paul

treebeard55 · 01-30-2009, 10:16 PM

A couple of nice things about Ficus: they grow relatively quickly, so you see results sooner; and many members of the genus are quite tough and will rebound from many a beginner's mistake. (That's not the same as cold-hardy, tho.)

I'd suggest a 2-to-3-year-old tree; it will be closer to shaping size. As long as you can give it decent light in winter, Ficus neriifolia should work well for you. (Common name is "willow-leaf fig;" it has almost as many botanical pseudonyms as the Queen has horses.)

I can recommend Meehan's Miniatures. They're the only seller from whom I'll buy a bonsai-to-be without seeing it "in-the-flesh" first. Their prices are reasonable, and I've yet to be dissatisfied with anything I've bought from them.

01-07-2009, 06:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mortalis Darkness abides him. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 132	A simple shop light can take care of the light situation. I have 3 2 bulb 48" shop lights, none of my trees (all tropical) see the sun at all, and a few of them never have. __________________ "I'm ready to meet my maker, whether my maker is ready to meet me is another matter" W.Church hill.

01-08-2009, 07:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
bonsaidad Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Glamorgan Wales Posts: 202	Noob here Hi Tony and welcome to the forum, not much to say except enjoy yourself, and if you do make mistakes, you will not be the first or the last to do so. You have not lived with Bonsai unless you have killed a tree!, i have over and over. Best regards BD Paul __________________ Old Chinese proverb says. Go to bed with itchy bum. Wake up with stinky finger. Last edited by bonsaidad; 01-08-2009 at 07:20 PM..

01-30-2009, 10:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
treebeard55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warsaw IN, USA USDA zone 5b Posts: 511	A couple of nice things about Ficus: they grow relatively quickly, so you see results sooner; and many members of the genus are quite tough and will rebound from many a beginner's mistake. (That's not the same as cold-hardy, tho.) I'd suggest a 2-to-3-year-old tree; it will be closer to shaping size. As long as you can give it decent light in winter, Ficus neriifolia should work well for you. (Common name is "willow-leaf fig;" it has almost as many botanical pseudonyms as the Queen has horses.) I can recommend Meehan's Miniatures. They're the only seller from whom I'll buy a bonsai-to-be without seeing it "in-the-flesh" first. Their prices are reasonable, and I've yet to be dissatisfied with anything I've bought from them. __________________ Treebeard 55 Steve Moore http://hoosierbonsai.blogspot.com The most important bonsai tool is your brain.

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01-02-2009, 12:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
Baz Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leicester England Posts: 21	Hi Noob My name is Barry Known to my friends as Baz do you want indoor or outdoor trees if you want outdoor trees what are your weather conditions like it may seem a stupid question but I live in England zone8 You could try cottoneaster or Fire thorn these are easy to come bye in this country and reasonably cheap alowing for making mistakes and we all had to learn the hard way good luck Baz Leicestershire England zone8

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FudogNinja Student of Zen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jefferson City, MO Zone: 5b Posts: 21	Thank you everyone, I will keep you posted on my findings. My wife and I are going to take our time and enjoy the hunt to find our new Ficus addition!

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