ElmTreeBee
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I was browsing a local plant store the other day when I saw this little guy in the back of the bonsai section. I fell in love with his funky style instantly and I knew I had to get him. The employee working there told me that this is a ficus bonsai, but I'm not sure specifically what kind. Is it a ficus retusa?
Anyways, I've been looking at a lot of styles for focus bonsai and I feel overwhelmed. I have no idea where to start in terms of pruning and styling. I went to another tropical plant to look at some more mature bonsai, and none of their ficus bonsai trees had a trunk that looked anything like my tree has. They all had a single curved trunk. Are there any styles that would suit my little guy? He's still pretty small (trunk is only around 3 inches tall), but I'm still worried about making a mistake now that will make him look bad down the road.
Thanks for the help! I'm really excited about getting my first Bonsai. I've thought about getting one for a while and I'm ready to immerse myself in this hobby.
Anyways, I've been looking at a lot of styles for focus bonsai and I feel overwhelmed. I have no idea where to start in terms of pruning and styling. I went to another tropical plant to look at some more mature bonsai, and none of their ficus bonsai trees had a trunk that looked anything like my tree has. They all had a single curved trunk. Are there any styles that would suit my little guy? He's still pretty small (trunk is only around 3 inches tall), but I'm still worried about making a mistake now that will make him look bad down the road.
Thanks for the help! I'm really excited about getting my first Bonsai. I've thought about getting one for a while and I'm ready to immerse myself in this hobby.
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