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bathroom bonsai
I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that
could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! |
On 22 Sep 2004 at 10:31, Druid wrote:
I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Plastic? Silk would mildew. :-( Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On 22 Sep 2004 at 10:31, Druid wrote:
I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Plastic? Silk would mildew. :-( Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your
bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your
bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
er.. so short answer is nobody knows?? It's wierd, but my bathroom is
the most decorated room in the house - that's why I want a bonsai. (Marty Haber) wrote in message news:001001c4a0e3$5ce442a0$4647bd18@ownerpou1azyy q... Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
er.. so short answer is nobody knows?? It's wierd, but my bathroom is
the most decorated room in the house - that's why I want a bonsai. (Marty Haber) wrote in message news:001001c4a0e3$5ce442a0$4647bd18@ownerpou1azyy q... Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Bonsai are outdoor trees for the most part. To
consider one merely a decorating accent shows a certain lack of appreciation for the art form. The growing conditions you described are not condusive to growing a tree. This is why there are no suggestions other than a plastic plant. Kitsune Miko --- Druid wrote: er.. so short answer is nobody knows?? It's wierd, but my bathroom is the most decorated room in the house - that's why I want a bonsai. (Marty Haber) wrote in message news:001001c4a0e3$5ce442a0$4647bd18@ownerpou1azyy q... Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Bonsai are outdoor trees for the most part. To
consider one merely a decorating accent shows a certain lack of appreciation for the art form. The growing conditions you described are not condusive to growing a tree. This is why there are no suggestions other than a plastic plant. Kitsune Miko --- Druid wrote: er.. so short answer is nobody knows?? It's wierd, but my bathroom is the most decorated room in the house - that's why I want a bonsai. (Marty Haber) wrote in message news:001001c4a0e3$5ce442a0$4647bd18@ownerpou1azyy q... Bathroom bonsai! So that's what we've been relegated to. O.K. It's your bonsai and your bathroom, but please - don't take it into the shower with you - the water may be too hot! Marty ----- Original Message ----- From: "Druid" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 1:31 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - to complement the rest of my bathroom. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
I don't say neither advocate the use of bonsai as decoration per se, but a
nice alcove with an styled japanese corner with scroll and all can benefit from the accent that a bonsai can create for special ocassions only. Robert Armas ---- Original Message ----- From: "Kitsune Miko" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai Bonsai are outdoor trees for the most part. To consider one merely a decorating accent shows a certain lack of appreciation for the art form. The growing conditions you described are not condusive to growing a tree. This is why there are no suggestions other than a plastic plant. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
I don't say neither advocate the use of bonsai as decoration per se, but a
nice alcove with an styled japanese corner with scroll and all can benefit from the accent that a bonsai can create for special ocassions only. Robert Armas ---- Original Message ----- From: "Kitsune Miko" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai Bonsai are outdoor trees for the most part. To consider one merely a decorating accent shows a certain lack of appreciation for the art form. The growing conditions you described are not condusive to growing a tree. This is why there are no suggestions other than a plastic plant. Kitsune Miko ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Robert,
What you say is true, but this is not the application the requestor had in mind. He wants a permanet tree in his bathroom. He doesn't seem to care that the environment is not suitable to growing bonsai. Kitsune Miko --- Robert Armas wrote: I don't say neither advocate the use of bonsai as decoration per se, but a nice alcove with an styled japanese corner with scroll and all can benefit from the accent that a bonsai can create for special ocassions only. Robert Armas ---- Original Message ----- From: "Kitsune Miko" To: Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2004 5:06 PM Subject: [IBC] bathroom bonsai Bonsai are outdoor trees for the most part. To consider one merely a decorating accent shows a certain lack of appreciation for the art form. The growing conditions you described are not condusive to growing a tree. This is why there are no suggestions other than a plastic plant. Kitsune Miko ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could
be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - So the poor guy asks a perfectly serious question, and everyone makes fun of him. There are tropical bonsai you can use. However, I suggest you get several trees and rotate them between the bathroom and a growing area, so they will be kept healthy. A flowering and fruiting bonsai will need more light, as you have surmised. They will need to be kept outdoors all summer, but you can rotate them in your bathroom, say a week at a time. First thing you need to do is get one or more books. Start with something like the Sunset Bonsai book. If there is a bonsai club anywhere near you, join it. Suggested species: Pomegranate (persimmon-red flowers & fruit). Serissa (white flowers) Ficus (probably no fruit, but the easiest) However, if you just want a finished bonsai and you are not interested in growing or caring for it, you can rent them. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
I was wondering if someone can recommend an indoor bonsai tree that could
be placed in a bathroom - I shower everyday, so there's steam every morning, and there is a small meshed window, that faces south. So there's not much sunlight, and I might have to put in some artificial lighting. Ideally, it should have some red leaves/fruit - So the poor guy asks a perfectly serious question, and everyone makes fun of him. There are tropical bonsai you can use. However, I suggest you get several trees and rotate them between the bathroom and a growing area, so they will be kept healthy. A flowering and fruiting bonsai will need more light, as you have surmised. They will need to be kept outdoors all summer, but you can rotate them in your bathroom, say a week at a time. First thing you need to do is get one or more books. Start with something like the Sunset Bonsai book. If there is a bonsai club anywhere near you, join it. Suggested species: Pomegranate (persimmon-red flowers & fruit). Serissa (white flowers) Ficus (probably no fruit, but the easiest) However, if you just want a finished bonsai and you are not interested in growing or caring for it, you can rent them. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977) |
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