Schefflera make difficult Bonsai when as small as yours because the leaves
want to be bigger. To keep the leaves as small as possible provide as much
direct sun as possible, don't fertilize and keep larger leaves pruned off. This is
a tropical plant and will not stand temperatures below about 40 F. It does
like a lot a water.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

In a message dated 12/28/03 10:03:21 PM, writes:

I have just received my first Bonsai plant: a Schefflera about 6" high.
I'd
be grateful for advice on how to approach feeding, trimming, etc. As far as
trimming goes, the best way for me to get the gist of it is to get
information about several different options, each of which might perhaps
affect shape and leaf size. That way I can choose what I think I'd like
best. A recommendation for a how-to book is also in order.

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I have just received my first Bonsai plant: a Schefflera about
6" high. I'd
be grateful for advice on how to approach feeding, trimming,
etc. As far as
trimming goes, the best way for me to get the gist of it is to
get
information about several different options, each of which
might perhaps
affect shape and leaf size. That way I can choose what I think
I'd like
best. A recommendation for a how-to book is also in order.


Check out our web page for the book reviews as well as for some
info on "indoor" bonsai. Address below.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only to the
white man was nature a wilderness -- Luther Standing Bear
(Ogallala Sioux Chief)

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You may also want to check this site:
http://www.bonsai-bci.com/species/schefflera.html
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Billy M. Rhodes
Schefflera make difficult Bonsai when as small as yours because the
leaves
want to be bigger. To keep the leaves as small as possible provide as
much
direct sun as possible, don't fertilize and keep larger leaves pruned
off. This is a tropical plant and will not stand temperatures below
about 40 F. It does like a lot a water.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

In a message dated 12/28/03 10:03:21 PM, writes:
I have just received my first Bonsai plant: a Schefflera about 6"
high.
I'd be grateful for advice on how to approach feeding, trimming, etc.
As far as trimming goes, the best way for me to get the gist of it is to
get
information about several different options, each of which might perhaps
affect shape and leaf size. That way I can choose what I think I'd like
best. A recommendation for a how-to book is also in order.

************************************************** ******************************
++++Sponsored, in part, by Jarbas Godoy ++++
************************************************** ******************************
-- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ --
+++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++