what's this thing, and is it potential bonsai?

[Woodland Spirit]

What is this plant. Is it potentially bonsai material?


I acquired it recently

Here's a hole in it.

 

[Vin]

Looks like a Ginseng Ficus and some do make bonsai out of them. Personally, they do nothing for me.

 

[Dav4]

Ginseng ficus. Run away...far, far away...if you can.

 

[sorce]

They're not the worst really.

Well, after you cut those roots off!

Seriously, they root easy so cuttings and airlayer practice can be had with them...
And if you put effort towards them...
They can be fun all winter!

You got some nice bottles there...
Wireme and I are sharing bottles in the pocket knife thread!

Sorce

 

[Woodland Spirit]

It was almost dry when they gave me it but it has re inflated a little.

Your saying cut the roots off? Considering the shriveled condition that has its appeal.

 

[Woodland Spirit]

I really need to invest in a camera. My photos are so poor!

 

[M. Frary]

I really need to invest in a camera. My photos are so poor!

You don't need a better camera to take pictures of these. Clear or fuzzy,they always look like sticks growing out of potatoes to me.

 

[Woodland Spirit]

You don't need a better camera to take pictures of these. Clear or fuzzy,they always look like sticks growing out of potatoes to me.

Yes but they can be good for practice at least. Once they get past seedling stage they can be alright looking, at least so I've read.

 

[Woodland Spirit]

You don't need a better camera to take pictures of these. Clear or fuzzy,they always look like sticks growing out of potatoes to me.

I remember a "potato bonsai" gimmick that went around for a while.
Coincidence?

 

[M. Frary]

Could be.

 

[Woodland Spirit]

I just realized that if your mind is corrupt and you squint your eyes that second picture looks like grampa lost his pants.

 

[jkl2]

Great for target practice. A hollowpoint really smashes those roots.

 

[Woodland Spirit]

I don't kill my friends. Mostly.
I don't get rid of my pets unless they spill my coffee or commit poopoo-in-house.
I don't get rid of plants, trees, mushrooms, weeds, or candy wrappers just because someone else hates them. Unless that some is female, beautiful, single, desirable and interested and wears pink lipstick. Then I'll get rid of whatever and whoever she hates.