What bonsai tree should I plant?
Posted by Bonsai Care on Feb 17, 2009
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I just want a type of tree that can be grown as a bonsai, is good for beginners, is good in moderate lighting and would survive Australian climate.
Any ficus ( fig family )specimen would fit the bill,except that it would need more than moderate light ,ficus is easy to handle by beginner bonsai enthusiasts,lends itself well to shaping & styling,the leaves are shiny & attractive & those that send down ariel roots add to the aged look of the tree.
I am from India & we use the banyan (Ficus bengalensis) & the Peepul ( Ficus religiosa ) a lot in bonsai displays,i know Australia has quite a few native ficus varieties .Those that yield small figs look very attractive.
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Any ficus ( fig family )specimen would fit the bill,except that it would need more than moderate light ,ficus is easy to handle by beginner bonsai enthusiasts,lends itself well to shaping & styling,the leaves are shiny & attractive & those that send down ariel roots add to the aged look of the tree.
I am from India & we use the banyan (Ficus bengalensis) & the Peepul ( Ficus religiosa ) a lot in bonsai displays,i know Australia has quite a few native ficus varieties .Those that yield small figs look very attractive.
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Own a few ficus bonsai specimens
Bonsai is a technique that can be used on almost any tree/shrub. Look around for naturally stunted trees growing near you.
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