----- Original Message -----
From: "Iris Cohen"

does anyone know of an indoor bonsai that can cope in shadier
conditions?

There may be a few species which can survive indoors in the shade, such as
Ficus, but they will make very poor bonsai. The whole idea behind bonsai
is to
grow a tree with the smallest possible leaves, twiggy growth, & short
internodes, which require the maximum amount of sun the plant will
tolerate. I
suggest you forget bonsai and stick to Aspidistra & Philodendron, unless
you
can set up a fluorescent light fixture indoors & find an outdoor location
for
the summer.
Iris,

Iris.

I agree with you, but would like to point out that for mature or fully
developed bonsai, there is an exception to your statement.

Solita Rosade keeps ficus and jaboticaba indoors in relatively low light all
winter. In summer, they go under the benches outdoors (to keep them
accustomed to low light levels). But, these are trees that are no longer
being grown as part of a design plan. They are simply maintained by the
occasional "haircut".

Of course, Soli could grow trees in a tunnel!

Regards,

Bart

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