Kevin_T82
Sapling
Nursery Bonsai Ficus in a 6x4-inch propagation pot..
My local nursery had a couple of ficus' that were already, some what, trained into a rough Hokidachi (broom) style. They are planted in standard 6x4-inch propagation pots. The trunks are quite large, I would think they would be rather mature, but they need a little more TLC. I do want to train my own from seedling/small house plant into Bonsai eventually.
I've owned two Bonsai in the past but a different times; a juniper and a ficus; before I had an real interest in plants in general. So, needless to say they didn't make it. I have since got my degree in Horticulture/Landscaping and I'm wanting to give Bonsai a real try this time. I live in zone 5b, however, I do have access to a commercial style green house at the college where I work. This will help pass the winter months where, if it doesn't snow, I sit in a break room with 6 other guys watching TV, working on equipment and get on each others nerves.
My question is; would this be a good option to start back into Bonsai with the already matured ficus Bonsai and maintain it? I'm figuring that since they are more mature they'll be a little tougher. Also, I heard on youtube that Bonsai pot should be no deeper and the trunk is wide, is that a good 'rule' to follow?
My local nursery had a couple of ficus' that were already, some what, trained into a rough Hokidachi (broom) style. They are planted in standard 6x4-inch propagation pots. The trunks are quite large, I would think they would be rather mature, but they need a little more TLC. I do want to train my own from seedling/small house plant into Bonsai eventually.
I've owned two Bonsai in the past but a different times; a juniper and a ficus; before I had an real interest in plants in general. So, needless to say they didn't make it. I have since got my degree in Horticulture/Landscaping and I'm wanting to give Bonsai a real try this time. I live in zone 5b, however, I do have access to a commercial style green house at the college where I work. This will help pass the winter months where, if it doesn't snow, I sit in a break room with 6 other guys watching TV, working on equipment and get on each others nerves.
My question is; would this be a good option to start back into Bonsai with the already matured ficus Bonsai and maintain it? I'm figuring that since they are more mature they'll be a little tougher. Also, I heard on youtube that Bonsai pot should be no deeper and the trunk is wide, is that a good 'rule' to follow?
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