Anyone interested in Bonsai trees?

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Anyone into the hobby?

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I like to see Bonsai ‘gardens’ but would not know where to start to create my own. Do you do it, Jaded? Is it easy to learn?

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It’s easy enough if you know how to care for pot plants . There is more to it than that but it’s the basic idea lol

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I have a lot of plants, and prune the leaves so they get a lot fuller. Haven’t tried Bonsai though. Not sure I would have the patience…the trees still take their own time to grow don’t they?

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Yes the trees take some time to grow but there are starter trees available. All mine are outdoor ones so when winter comes around there’s not much to do

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Any photos to share with us?

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My family tree is Bonsai. :smiley:

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I can’t upload from here as it’s asking for links I’ll try and sort some

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:-d:-d:-d

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Last year I bought Marge a bonsai tree from a reputable dealer.
It was well established with plenty of leaves over the summer, but towards winter they began to disappear. Then they started to grow again for a few weeks, then dropped off again. Just recently, they have begun to reappear.

It has been maintained properly, so can I assume that this sort of thing is normal?

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What species is the tree you bought JBR ?

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I’m rooting for you :mini:

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you just need to watch the Karate Kid movie.

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Lol that’s funny

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Or watch how to on YouTube lol

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I love growing all sorts of plants, but never tried Bonsai. I bet it’s interesting. How many trees do you have?

I keep thinking about starting some Topiary, but haven’t got round to it yet.

Love to see some pictures when you are able to, Jaded.

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I’ve about 25 bonsai and a cloud tree ( niwaki)

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Wow. That is some collection. :023:
You must be very proud of them.

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I believe it’s a Chinese Elm, in a moss ball.
I bought it for Marge’s birthday in September last year.

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Hi Jaded :slight_smile: I like Bonsai and once tried with an oak seedling I found in the garden but didn’t get far before it died .

I have a Liquidambar styraciflua that I planted in the lawn about 15 years ago not realising they grow to 12 meters :shock:
Every year I prune it right back and keep the hight to about 7 feet and the leaves and branches have got progressively smaller although it is not in a container. It is a sort of mini tree thought not really a Bonsai :slight_smile: