dead Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 also, keep those photos coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 not too interesting, but here's a little progress.. had to trim the long sprig on this guy today right about here now hopefully that sprig will sit below the rest of the tree level. close up to show the structures of the branching. i don't know yet what i'm gonna do with those to shoots on the left so i'm just leaving them for now. my bonsai-potted privet is filling out pretty nice. should be looking good by fall.. that's it for now. gonna get a few more this week some time...probably mimosa and ficus. probably going to sign up for a pottery class this fall and make a bunch of my own pots for next spring. cheaper that way, and custom...which i like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOTER LOOTER Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My three... Scheffelera Tiger Bark Ficus The ficus I scooped @ Home Depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
423894 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I suggest re-potting any store bought bonsai sooner than later. Especially ones from the home depot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 i like the trunkline on that scheffelera...all dope trees. wanna get my ficus started before the heat goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOTER LOOTER Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I suggest re-potting any store bought bonsai sooner than later. Especially ones from the home depot. Already done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOTER LOOTER Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 A buddy of mine 'acquired' these two from a blighted property and trimmed them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cipfaibe Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Im quite interested in finding out where you can buy Bonsai Trees from. I know that I could get one from here, however I would like to know where are the best places to go to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SameName Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Just started a tree. First grow and I'm pretty excited. I have no real clue what I'm doing so I'm just kind of winging it haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BELTOLEUM Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 the copper wire is a pretty standard method of shaping a tree. Weights are also good for minor tweeks as well as achieveing a full cascade style. Bonsai trees are sweet, im actually working at a house this week and the lady has some kind of japanese something first thing I thought was of this thread its pretty cool looking just has one trunk that goes straight up for about 2 feet and then on top is super full off looking purple/green leaves but the leaves kinda look like a weed leaf but super skinny parts. But anyways i am interested in how people shape the tree with wire what do they do just put the wire how they want and the tree follows it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 could be a japanese maple. there are some varieties that look a whole lot like weed plant foliage. you usually either wrap the tree where you're going to wrap the wire with a small piece of light cloth or something to keep it from cutting in, then you tension and bend the tree and attach the wire to a fixed point. you can use nails on a board outside the pot, or a small board or stick and put it up against the tree (you could once again wrap the tree or your stick to prevent damage to its bark) and wrap around it to make your tension. LOTS of different ways to do shit...getting creative is the fun part. and go back and look at page 1. one of my posts on down the page has a wired tree, to give you a basic idea.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BELTOLEUM Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Ah yea thats cool, and yea i just remembered it is a japanese maple pretty cool little tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 those are one of my favorites, honestly...so many different varieties out there. get some flicks goin! i'll try to get some after i get home later on. been out of town for the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 so what exactly makes these so hard to care for? is it just the daily matinence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
423894 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 amongst other things yes. I mean daily maintenance isn't that hard. I mean you have to water it enough and fertilize it if you decide to go that route. But there are a few things that differ in care compared to normal house plants. Repotting for instance isnt just dropping it in a new pot. Depending on species you need to have the proper soil mixture, mineral content. You have to secure the tree to the pot via wire through the drainage hole. Trim the root ball etc. There is just a lot more things to consider when it comes to bonsais. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 looks like ill be consulting the internet a bit when i do get one. thanks 423894. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 hey cooter know where i could aquire a tree like the ones you aquired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
423894 Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 No worries mang. Not to budge in or anything but to "aquire" bonsai material as you put it is quite simple. You just have to keep an eye out. Look for torn down or abandoned buildings. Usually old lanscaping will have some sort of juniper or something in it. Just dig that sucker up. But be careful to not trim the root ball too much, just take a bit off so the plant can get used to being in a different place. Also, depending on where you are, collecting young species from surrounding areas are good too. Up here (Western Canada) there are mountatins and trees galore. Lots of junipers, pines etc. A great place to look for interesting formations would be mountain of cliff side plants. Because they have to hang on to the side of wherever they are they often produce very interesting shapes as seen below: You get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 hmm yeah its abit different down here (new orleans) hot and humid. Know of any that do well in a more tropical enviornment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 i've never been, but i figure you probably have willows down there. they'd probably do fairly well. pines or evergreens of just about any kind will do well as bonsai. wisteria is another one i've been getting a little geeked on lately, if it grows down that way. you can bonsai lots of stuff...just be ready for some trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 yeah..i actually looked AFTER posting that and you guys get plenty of cool species down there. elms, ash, hickory...all that stuff. do some reading and go dig a few up. you can leave them in a small pot to naturalize until next year and they'll be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 my bonsai tree (juniper) is barely holding on to life....but its hard to maintain with the hot summer weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 how long have you had it? let's see some flicks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 thanks Picky, yeah Ill have a look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthulu Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 good stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 no problem..google up what trees you find and look at some bonsai sites for tips on what kinds of soil/mix and all that kinda stuff you're gonna need. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Grabbed a photo of this a couple weeks ago: Pretty famous old Bonsai, long dead, but still pretty cool to look at whats left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 word found some locals who know what thier doing, hopefuly Ill have some pictures to share soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban. Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I feel this needed to be reposted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky P. Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 good one, mercer...the angles in that thing are crazy. i keep trying to imagine what it would have looked like with foliage and all..fucking cool. that purp is a whole different story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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