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  1. StoneArcher

    taking cuttings from a very old banyan (ficus benjamina i think)

    How did the collection go? I would love to see some pictures! Best of luck. Please keep us posted!
  2. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Alright, I think that what I may do is get a Chinese Elm and a Ficus. I need to look around some more to see what one. I have also decided that the umbrella plant will not be a bonsai after all. I am going to be doing some sort of topiary out of it. Maybe a spiral or something simple; my...
  3. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Any elm or specifically a Chinese Elm?
  4. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Holy smokes Leo. Blow my mind... Now I have to google a bunch of new species! So as stated by Paradox, I don't have some of the auxiliary necessities required for off site stowage. Bringing to the family farm would be cumbersome at best since it is two hours away and the only vehicle I have...
  5. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Air layering the Umbrella Plant? Good idea! I will try to get a picture of it on here tonight. I took some of the branches that I clipped, stuffed them in some of my beer brewing bottles, filled with water and set aside. Two are above my cupboards, and two are on the wine making stand. They were...
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    New to it.

    I had no idea that Chinese elm was a fast mover. I like that. I am firing up the ol google machine to see where one acquires one and typical care and style.
  7. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Excellent info guys! I like the willow, because like stated when its healthy I can trim and care for it every month or so. I do bring in all the plants for winter as it is now, so bringing them in and out is not a big deal. Yes, we rearrange our apartment twice a year! I look forward to...
  8. StoneArcher

    New to it.

    Greetings, As the title suggests, I am new to bonsai. In fact, I have not done a thing yet; other than scour the internet on writings. I have read through the FAQ; despite the posts suggesting that no one would read them anyway... I did read through all the links in the FAQ (both of them)...
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