If what you got was NOT what was in the picture, and they did not warn
you about that, then you have a beef. Honestly, I think you probably
got what you paid for, unless you paid more than $35 or so. "Real
bonsai" like what this list is dedicated to helping people with ... is
not cost-effective at a price much lower than $50 even when
mass-produced. What you got was a cutting from a commercial
greenhouse in a pretty pot. I can find those at KMart and Home Depot
for $15-$30 depending on how big it is and how nice the pot. The pot
is likely worth more than the plant. Now be sure to get the glued
rocks off of it and get it outside in the shade pronto ... and caveat
emptor !


(Billy M. Rhodes) wrote in message ...
In a message dated 7/24/2003 10:20:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

If you saw a beautiful picture on eBay and it was described as a
"STUNNING BONSAI" schefflera and it arrived and turned out to be just a
big plant that had cut off branches as thick as your index finger from
which were sprouted small branches, would you call this a Bonsai?

Do you think the plant has Bonsai potential?
Bonsai's are frequently designed from big plants with larger branches that
are cut off to create ramification (smaller branches)
Members of the list have frequently conceded that Bonsai is in the eye of
the beholder. It is unfortunate when one gives money based upon someone elses
beholding.
Henry VIII married his 5th wife Anne of Clives based upon a painting by
Hans Holben (sp). When she arrived in England, Henry was not happy and the
marriage ended quickly but Anne kept her head.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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