Anyone Bonsai?

[Martialartsnovice]

Yeah,

I recently was given a bonsai tree, as a gift for my 18th Birthday. I was wondering if anyone can refer me to a site, book, or anything dealing wiht the Art of Bonsai, also is there a place where I can submit a picture, and find out the species of tree I have.

Any Information would greatly be appreciated.

 

[Sensuikan San]

I'm afraid that I can't help Martialartsnovice .... but I would like to join him in his request for info!

I am "in the market" for bonsai right now and would also seek any advice and help I could get ... before I spend many $$$$$.

There! That's two of us!

Pleeaase ...?

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[epigene]

I found the following bonsai links:

Profiles of plants that are commonly used in bonsai are here. The website offers general information on bonsai:

Plant profiles for bonsai...

Profiles on several plants recommended as bonsai subjects.

www.bonsaisite.com

The European Bonsai Association--the people here may accept questions on the bonsai you have:

Kisetsu-en Shohin Bonsai Europe

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLSIMPROVE YOUR BONSAI WEEKLY CONTENT JOIN Newest video content Learn From The Best Online Bonsai School in Europe The Shohin Bonsai School is the perfect resource for passionate bonsai creators looking to take their skills to the next level. For 30 years + Morten Albek has been...

shohin-europe.com

A bonsai association in Japan--I think there are more, but this one has pages in English:

英語トップ - 公益社団法人全日本小品盆栽協会

Hope it helps!

 

[Martialartsnovice]

Well, there's two that I found:

Bonsai4Me – Devoted to the art and practice of bonsai.

bonsai4me.com

Phoenix Bonsai Society – An Educational Non-Profit Dedicated to the Art of Bonsai

phoenixbonsai.com

The first one I read through, and the second one is a club in Arizona.

 

[kokusu]

As for finding out the species of tree:

I am not sure where you live, but I know that nurseries usually have someone on staff who is familiar with trees. So, you might want to try getting some info from one of your local nurseries on identifying your particular species (specii? Ugh . . . I can never remember how that works) of tree.

As for a book about bonsai:

If you can still find it (used book store or online possibly), Sunset published a great illustrated (I would think most bonsai books are . . . heh) book titled Bonsai: Illustrated Guide to an Ancient Art (Lane Publishing Co.; Menlo Park, California; 1965/1976(!)). Despite being a book that was last updated 30 years ago, I find it to be a concise yet thorough resource for growing and training bonsai. It even has a list of the best times of the year for pinching, pruning, wiring and bending, and potting and root pruning for 38 different genus of trees!!!
I wouldn't want to say that I would . . . uh . . . violate any copyright laws, but if you could not find the book and needed some specific info, perhaps something could be worked out (freely of course!!!). You know, come to think of it, I'm not sure the rules governing out-of-print books . . . hm . . . anyway, I would love to help.

Of course, now I want to get back into raising a bonsai. I quit after a former girlfriend 'killed' one that I had been growing for some time. Sigh. But your enthusiasm is inspiring!!! Good luck!

 

[Sensuikan San]

Thanks for the links and notes, guys!

I've also become aware of one or two specialist places here in Vancouver (Probably not a bad place to live in this regard!) - so I shall try to look into them and keep everyone posted. May have to wait until after the holidays, though!

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[Martialartsnovice]

Thanks for the book reference. Ill look for it

 

[Martialartsnovice]

So far, in the desert area I live in. Ive found out that trying to keep tropical plants outside here is plant homocide

 

[nice gaijin]

if you attach a photo to a post here perhaps we might be able to help.

I had a great little bonsai christmas tree last year, and when I went abroad for a month nobody remembered to water it. I wonder if I can bring them up for charges of gross negligence...

 

[Martialartsnovice]

Yeah,

I had a garden when I was a little kid, one problem I hoed down all of my plantings and left the weeds

P.S

I found the local Bonsai society near my house. Its in town more, and I was able to speak with the club members, they said come down and bring my tree with me. They'll help me plan for the year.

 

[Martialartsnovice]

Well so far so good

Now all I have to worry about is that it will survive the move Im making in the summer

 

[kashiya]

The best way to find out what type of tree ur Bonsai is, is to look through a book and compare the leafs. That's what I did when I got mine. Usually the bonsai that are sold in shops are of few types, so I guess ur might belong to one of those types. The three typical types that I know from name are: ficus ﾂ… (whatever the ending, but I guess you could tell if it was a ficus) serissa and sagaretia. Those are easy to look after and available in most shops for not that much money, so check whether your Bonsai is of this type. If not good look with ur search

 

[Martialartsnovice]

Right now,

Ive got to bring it back from the edge

 

[undrentide]

also is there a place where I can submit a picture, and find out the species of tree I have.

This forum is very helpful in identifying the plants.
You can post a picture.

UBC Botanical Garden Forums

A help forum for gardening, botany and plants.

forums.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

 

[Thingamabob]

Bonzai Tree

I started a bonzai tree before I went on vacation, and the people who were taking care of it watered it to death. I'm planning on starting a new one.

 

[Thingamabob]

Man, I just realized I bought so many garden books, but none of the type of plants I have are in them.

 

[yamada]

I want to see a new art of Bonsai by anyone other than Japanese.
Bonsai reminds me of my died granpa. He had much space only for Bonsai next to his house. It had a half size of tennis court. I thought, without the area, I could play baseball.

 

[Martialartsnovice]

Yeah, I had my Bonsai Tree for about a year, and when our house sitter came to water it, she watered it to death,

 

[Goldiegirl]

I have two bonsai trees...one is doing wonderfully and the other is looking sad. The leaves are turning yellow and falling off...it doesn't look healthy! I am not sure what the problem is and I don't know what kind of tree it is. Maybe the leaves are supposed to fall off! I'll have to check all the links etc that have been posted and maybe I can find it. I'll attach a picture tomorrow and maybe someone will recognize it!

I just love how the trees look. It's like having a forrest in the house. They make me feel peaceful. The cats however want to eat them and that stops the peace in the house as I chase cats around. They can chew on my cat safe plants but the trees are a big no-no!

 

[Ukigumo]

My bonsai are showing signs of life…They, and the surrounding area look a bit drab this time of year, but in a month or so, they'll be lush.

 

[Ukigumo]

 

[Ukigumo]

 

[Ukigumo]

Let me know if you need any help or advice; I've accumulated a bit over the years but they're generally very easy to grow (or rather, not grow too. uch!)

 

[Ukigumo]

This is that same wisteria a couple of years ago…

 

[Ukigumo]

I am, of course, soliciting high praise from you all together with comments expressing how wonderful my horticultural skills are, but honestly, they're not difficult to cultivate and you only need to be a bit bold when root pruning every two or three years! You must all have a go. Virtually and plant can be made into a bonsai. That tall curving tree that's at the back second from the left is a giant redwood!