Recent content by Sapman

Allow the tree to become root bound. The tree will naturally respond by dropping airial roots. In my experience Willow Leaf Ficus prefer tight feet. Also, an added benefit is the base of the tree will increase much faster when root bound.

I can appreciate your plight since in the past I too prescribed to loose wiring to avoid having to remove the wire a month or two later. In the end this always came back to bit me. Now I just bit the bullet and keep a close eye on my trees after I wire them. I spot remove wire in areas when...

I am by no means an expert on this spices but I have played with them quite a bit. My first suggestion is to put this tree in a bigger pot with a bonsai mix. (Equal parts: lava rock, turface, and pine bar fines). You are in the development stage so give it some room to grow. I grow mine in...

Sorry, now that I read my post I can see that it is a bit vague. I think I would classify large as anything with a trunk diameter of 2.5” or greater. Additionally, I would want something that has been grown with bonsai in mind. This does not mean that I would not consider something smaller...

Looking for large pre bonsai shimpaku stock. Would like to keep it under a $1000 but could go higher for the right material.

I would say yes. They do not tolerate cold. I bring mine indoors anytime temps get into the 40's.

Hello to everyone, I am new to bonsainut but have been enjoying the art the last 4 years. Since I live in South Florida I primarily play with tropical. I have been looking at the site and did not see any Escambron (Clerodenmdrum Aculeatum). They are native to Puerto Rico and are quickly...

Glad I could help. It is a rare occasion when I can shed light on a subject.

The name of the plant is "Psilotum". It is one of the most primitive plants on earth. They are unique in that they have no roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, or seeds and are simply comprised of a stem.