Port-A-John Enthusiest Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 So I just started a couple trees, so i've still got alot of research to do. Wanted to know what you guys think, maybe want to join? If so i'll post what i can find. Heres a bunch of pictures i found off of Photobucket. None of these are mine. Lets talk trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClownPrince Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I recall there being a thread on these a long ass time ago. They're definately off the hook. I had one last year but let it get too much sun one day and it was downhill after that. A cool hobby if you know what you're doing. They're tricky sonsabitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 This should be a good thread. I love these things but I've had terrible luck with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
423894 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I used to big big time into bonsais. I had a 18 year old juniper procumbens. When I was goughing the deadwood I put a sealer on it that eventually killed the tree. Ever since I havent gone near bonsais. Maybe I will start agian this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__ __ __ __ Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 i would like one someday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I hope to eventually have one of these. Sans the big dark center. Forgive the google search pic. Baobab (African Native) AKA Upside down tree, Right now mine is 2 years old. *Also there is some kind of vine growing out of the pot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port-A-John Enthusiest Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 I actually just started, planted the seeds today. Right now i've got a Spruce, and an Apple seed. Im not sure exactly what direction i would like to take them in, i still have alot to look up and research about them. Would you guys with past ones want to kindly share some advice and maybe mistakes and how to avoid them? Oh yeah, my folks just got a japanese maple i was thinking about trying to get one of those going, i figured the more i had going the better chance at LEAST one of them would turn out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 To be honest I don't know what I'm doing either. But I know you got to cut the roots when it gets to the height you want. At least I think that how it works. Check this tiny grape. *pic is stolen This summer I'd like to do something with grape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonsai Bill Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 i just feel like i should make an appearance in this thread..that is all 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I think the link to the tiny grape got broken. Here it is again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KILZ FILLZ Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 i want but not enough patience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TootsieRoller Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I think I'm going to get one for my place, they're so calming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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allfreetime Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 There are tons on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drunkmuch Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 great thread some of these bonsai trees look like characters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port-A-John Enthusiest Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 I was thinking about taht, that'd be really tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 wait is that? thats fucking superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeaaaah baby Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 i had one of these for awhile, but i ended up neglecting it and it died. then i set it on fire, and it burned all they way down in a matter of seconds, it was awesome. i'm gonna cop another one, though. and treat it well, they are fun to have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Von Counterculture Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I like bonsai but I killed the first ones I had through over pruning. I don't think I have enough patience and something that takes years to develop drives my attention span crazy... although maybe as I get older and have less time to fuck it up it would suit me better. I think I'll just have to wait until I make a stack of money and can pay someone who knows what they are doing to look after some for me, and could buy some of the really old ones that look the best by far (100 years +). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 i'm getting into this lately...i tried to dig up and start a couple juniperus virginiana, but they all died. i've got another started and i'm going to try something a little easier this go-round as well. when it comes to the trimming, it's all about taking off as much root as you do leaf. balance. eventually your foliage diminishes and all that shit. i want to start an oak...ten to fifteen years later, it's badass. word up on bonsai trees... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 and i forgot to say that the baobab and the tiny grape are cool ideas...nice shit, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 since this is sucha great thread, i decided to contribute some stuff for the DIY folk Starting a Bonsai http://www.instructables.com/id/Starting_a_Bonsai/ DIY Bonsai from small tree http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY_Bonsai_from_seeds_or_cutting/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortFuse Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 question...could you do a red mangrove? I fucking love the root patterns of them. I just love red mangroves being around them all the time. I got no idea about bonsai trees but I have always admired them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allfreetime Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Great idea. I did a websearch and found an article about using one in a aquarium so I imagine you could create a minature silt and salt water base (maybe with a pump for circulation) and just train it. I guess it would be like a small scale hydro op. Here is the article for you. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2159&aid=3133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
423894 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 You can do really sick aerial roots with just about any tropic tree/plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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