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[IBC] Begginner Tree
Rich Conley wrote:
Looking for one. Live in Mass, want something tropical, but not too expensive. If posibble, something that will grow all year round indoors. This will be my first tree...any ideas? Ficus. Ficus "Too Little" in particular is good. ANy tropical will do better outdoors at least for the summer. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Begginner Tree
Looking for one. Live in Mass, want something tropical, but not
too expensive. If posibble, something that will grow all year round indoors. This will be my first tree...any ideas? Ficus benjamina or Ficus nerifolia Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. - ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Begginner Tree
I have several indoor tropicals. Although I do put them outdoors in the summer. I would suggest any of the Ficus varieties, Schefflera, Fukien Tea (watch out for aphids on these), Chinese Elm, Chinese Sweet Plum. I would also suggest the following books: I
ndoor Bonsai by Paul Lesniewicz , Bonsai Survival Manual: Tree-By-Tree Guide to Buying, Maintaining, and Problem Solving by Colin Lewis . These books (amoung other) have been especially helpful to me in growing bonsai. Good luck and happy bonsai :-) Jim Harris S.E. Michigan, Zone 5b Rich Conley 4/16/03 3:36:38 PM Looking for one. Live in Mass, want something tropical, but not too expensive. If posibble, something that will grow all year round indoors. This will be my first tree...any ideas? ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Begginner Tree
Rich:
You have been given some very good advice on a tree for indoors, but you also have to consider the environment with which you will be keeping the tree. My choice would be a Ficus Retusa: it is a very forgiving tree indoors, but you have to watch out for pests that will develop if the tree does not have some moving air provided by a small oscllating fan. Even in a bright southern exposure near a window, you will need some special lighting such as fluorescents which should be placed as close to your tree as possible for at least 16 to 18 hours (a timer is the way to go). The biggest problem will be the humidity. Most trees do well with at least 60% humidity, and in a home we usually have less than half. A humidifier is also the way to go. I hope that these suggestions don't scare you off; it is just suggestions that will keep your tree healthier with them than without. Good luck, and if you have a problem, ask away. That's why we are here. Carl L. Rosner - near Atlantic City zone 6/7 http://bmee.net/rosner http://www.jamesbaird.com/cgi-bin/Ja...d=00000068 48 Rich Conley wrote: Looking for one. Live in Mass, want something tropical, but not too expensive. If posibble, something that will grow all year round indoors. This will be my first tree...any ideas? ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Begginner Tree
Dear Rich:
I would try at least two! In my mnd I think you will fnd you need more light, but it is a start. I stll sugguest a small fan for movng the air in the room. The fact that the humidity is higher than the rest of the house is a good sign... Good luck. If you are observant, the tree wll tell you if it is happy. Just watch the leaves!!! :-) Carl L. Rosner Richard Conley wrote: I keep tropical fish, and with them aquarium plants, so I am no stranger to the need for lights etc. That being said, because of the tanks, the humidity in my room actually stays pretty high. I do not know any numbers (%s), but you can feel it when you walk in the room. How much light do I need? would an 18" fluorescent strip work? (15 w I believe..daylight bulb) or maybe 2.. any advice is great ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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