MiteyF
Sapling
While I'm new to proper "bonsai" I've had a few indoor plants that I've kept miniature, mostly via (what I now know as) clip-and-grow, although most have come and gone for one reason or another. I've been lurking the forums for a few months now, and joined about a month ago (I think), mostly so I could see some of the beautiful trees that have been shared.
I'm not usually terribly concerned with what's "proper" technique and structure, and don't plan on impressing anyone here with either my plants OR my knowledge, I just like having these lovely little plants to grow and enjoy (which I suppose is really the point right?). However, I've found internet forums to be IMMENSELY helpful in all of my hobbies, and am a member of at least a dozen others, although this is my first plant/bonsai forum membership. It seems this group is another wonderful example of like-minded individuals who share a common passion and do their damnedest to help each other, offering advice and constructive criticism, which is my main goal... to learn about the art of bonsai, how to keep my plants healthy and alive, and who knows, maybe pick up on what's "proper"
Right now I've only got 3 pre-"bonsai", as a recent (temporary) move from NW WA to SE MI took it's toll on a few of my other plants. I've got a crassula group planting, which is only a year or so along (and I know, not really a "bonsai"), a portulacaria, and a small Chinese Elm. The portulacaria and elm are recent acquisitions (bought about a week ago from a lovely local bonsai shop), with the elm in questionable health from the get go. I'm a sucker for the runts. The portulacaria is really just something lively and cheap to play and experiment with, and the jade is just a fun house plant to have around (bonus that even I have to try really hard to kill it). The elm... well, time will tell. You may be seeing another "what's wrong with my elm?" post in the appropriate section)
Right now I'm in the midst of getting an indoor space set up for the succulents when winter rolls around.
Nice to be here, and I hope to keep learning!
I'm not usually terribly concerned with what's "proper" technique and structure, and don't plan on impressing anyone here with either my plants OR my knowledge, I just like having these lovely little plants to grow and enjoy (which I suppose is really the point right?). However, I've found internet forums to be IMMENSELY helpful in all of my hobbies, and am a member of at least a dozen others, although this is my first plant/bonsai forum membership. It seems this group is another wonderful example of like-minded individuals who share a common passion and do their damnedest to help each other, offering advice and constructive criticism, which is my main goal... to learn about the art of bonsai, how to keep my plants healthy and alive, and who knows, maybe pick up on what's "proper"
Right now I've only got 3 pre-"bonsai", as a recent (temporary) move from NW WA to SE MI took it's toll on a few of my other plants. I've got a crassula group planting, which is only a year or so along (and I know, not really a "bonsai"), a portulacaria, and a small Chinese Elm. The portulacaria and elm are recent acquisitions (bought about a week ago from a lovely local bonsai shop), with the elm in questionable health from the get go. I'm a sucker for the runts. The portulacaria is really just something lively and cheap to play and experiment with, and the jade is just a fun house plant to have around (bonus that even I have to try really hard to kill it). The elm... well, time will tell. You may be seeing another "what's wrong with my elm?" post in the appropriate section)
Right now I'm in the midst of getting an indoor space set up for the succulents when winter rolls around.
Nice to be here, and I hope to keep learning!
