anybody else here into Bonsai Trees??

[decem]

huh?


i killed my last one.. lol.. i think i drowned it.. and i think instead of just buying one/some that is/are already grown and shaped etc.. i want to grow mine from a seed.. so that i can be the one to shape it and form it..

i'm just not sure which ones i want to grow... or where i should get the seeds/soil from..


any input?

 

[big4life]

I think they are coll, but I don't have the artistic talent or patience to grow one and shape it by myself.

 

[danielson]

does it take a long time. that sounds like a cool thing to do then maybe i can plant it on a cliff or something

 

[RADAR]

I love climbing them the view is breathtaking after you finally make it to the top!!!!! RADAR

 

[decem]

dude.. i'm checking out some of these sites on them.. and there's an 80 yr old fukien that they're selling for $1000..

wtf.. $1000 for a 27" tree... holy schnikeys

 

[big4life]

They are not cheap, especially the older trees. I want to get one when I am through remodeling my house. I have the spot already picked out in my den.

 

[decem]

yet another reason why i want to grow my own from scratch.. what if pay $200 for a tree.. only to end up offing it because i go on vacation and forget to water it.. or drown it too...

plus.. i'm sure this is going to sound corny to y'all.. but another reason i want to grow my own is cuz i'd like to develop some type of history with the tree.. so that it maintains some type of significance to me..

 

[Pebcak]

Decem,

I got a a Bonsai Tree kit for Christmas from a friend, and it's pretty cool. The kit is made by a company out of the UK called "The Master Herbalist". I couldn't find a website for the actual company, but here are a couple links for resellers of the kits.

Bonsai Direct
Dallas Bonsai

Or you can just go to Yahoo and Search on The Master Herbalist & Bonsai like I did.

I have to say it definately takes time. I've been waiting 3 months just for the seeds of my tree (a Japanese Maple) to germinate. You don't start forming the branches for 2 years at the earliest.

Hope that helps you out a little.

Pebcak

 

[decem]

I have to say it definately takes time. I've been waiting 3 months just for the seeds of my tree (a Japanese Maple) to germinate. You don't start forming the branches for 2 years at the earliest.

DAYAM.... lol.. for real? 2 years before branches? sheeesh.. i didn't know it'd take that long.. that's one of the one's i want to grow too.. is the maple.. along with the fukien tea..

 

[Pebcak]

Yeah, it's a pretty long process. Depending on the type of tree you get the germinating process may be shorter. The Maple has the longest germinating time. When I get home I'll check the instructions to see how long it takes for the Fukien Tea, and let you know.

I think it will be cool once my seeds germinate. Right now, it's just a little plastic cup full of dirt sitting in my fridge...not really much to look at.

The directions, which had to read several times, give you information for 5 years out. Though like I said most of the work is in the first two years.

Later,

Pebcak

 

[decem]

thx pebcak.. i think now.. because of you.. i'm going to buy one of those kits.. before.. i was like "bah.. who needs a kit.. i'll just buy the dirt and the pot and the seeds and grow the damn thing.. " but i think i need the directions... lol

 

[PinK233]

Bonsai trees?? What a girly man hobby....sissy!

 

[decem]

i hate you pink.

 

[Pebcak]

Well...

I took a look in the instructions that came with my tree and it didn't have a Fukien Tea listed in the types, but who knows.

I would definately advise going with the kit. They give you everything need to get started, so it's a pretty good deal.

All you have to do is provide the love. OK, I didn't just say that.

Glad I could ease your Bonsai jones. Who knew I grow up to become a Bonsai dealer. My mother would be so proud.

Pebcak

 

[danielson]

what would the growth time be if you hormone 'enhanced' the trees

i wonder what trype of tree grows the quickest. or maybe you have to prune the quicker trees more often when they grow.

 

[Pebcak]

what would the growth time be if you hormone 'enhanced' the trees

i wonder what trype of tree grows the quickest. or maybe you have to prune the quicker trees more often when they grow.

I'm thinking of crushing up some SPA ox that I have to make my own Bonsai fertilizer.

Not sure what type of trees grow the quickest, but I believe that you would have to prune the quicker growing trees more often. Though I just read the following quote from the directions that I have.

"After two years, or more if the growth is slow, the trees should be a sturdy 4-5 inches high" LOL

Pebcak

 

[danielson]

man some of those bonsai trees dont look so good

i wanna get the one thats really green and bushy like the one in karate kid. just hope thats not the slow germinating kind.

that and a venus fly trap and ill be happy

 

[RADAR]

Bonsai trees?? What a girly man hobby....sissy!

Dude since you don't know anything about it don't knock it!!! Bonsai dates back almost 2000 yrs and is an art that requires patience and skill ,like the martial arts. I could go on & on & on but i'm not going to waste my time with you. RADAR

 

[EYEPEEE]

I love climbing them the view is breathtaking after you finally make it to the top!!!!! RADAR

WHEN I WAS YOUNG I CRIMBED TO UP TOP ON MANY MANY MANY BANSAI TRREES. I AM SMARR. I EVEN MAKE ONE BONSAI TREE HOUSE. I MAKE HORNY WITH RADIES IN THERE. OK?OK!!!!

ONE DAY RADIES AND SISTER PUSHED ME OUT OF TREE. MY DIAPER GOT CAUGHT ON BRANCH AND REAVE ME HANGING RIKE A DUCK IN CHINATOWN WINDOW. NOT GOOD EAT THOUGH !!!. HORY CRAP MY BARRS HURT.!!!! BINGOUCH BINGOUCH!!!

 

[decem]

i wanna get the one thats really green and bushy like the one in karate kid. just hope thats not the slow germinating kind.

here ya go slick.. http://onepageahead.com/juniper_Karate_L.htm



thanks again pebcak...

 

[decem]

oh yeah.. here's a link with pics of all the different kinds of bonsais.. in case any of you are interested..

http://onepageahead.com/bonsai.htm

 

[danielson]

cool, cheers dude

il have to think long and hard about getting one. im not sure im disciplined enough after reading anout the pruning and wiring envolved...sheesh