Hi All,
I've actually read the posts on this with interest. I have a lot of tropicals
that have to come during the winter months here in E. TN. Although I could put
some of them here, there and the next place in front of windows, then have to
run all over the house watering, actually the best place I've found was to
surround my garden tub with them.
It's like a jungle in there. The bathroom is huge and I seldom use that tub
anyway, so it was a perfect spot for them and they love the humidity from the
shower. Which is separate from the tub. There's also a skylight and I also have
grow lights. They made it through perfectly well last year. It sure cut down on
the amount of running around I have to do taking care of them. I have 3 areas in
the house where I keep plants and then a couple on the window sill over the sink
in the kitchen. I just counted and after downsizing greatly when I moved here to
this house, I still have 35 plants and trees in the house before bringing the
tropical trees in.
The rest of the hardy trees stay out under the deck, which sits off the ground
high enough that even hubby can walk safely around under there. It's like an
outdoor room and is surrounded by lattice work. It has a regular size door on
it. It was perfect last year. The sun still came through the slats, the trees
were protected from wind, still got rained on through the slats and made it
through fine.


Take Care,
Kathy
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In a message dated 9/24/04 2:37:58 PM, writes:
But I wasn't suggesting you try the Schefflera, Iris.

I wouldn't recommend something I can't grow. However, now that I know it's an
epiphyte, I know what to do: grow it more like an orchid. I may try one
again. However, the guy with the bathroom also should be warned that Schefflera are
very prone to mealy bugs, scale, and spider mites.
Iris

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In a message dated 9/24/2004 5:05:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

However, the guy with the bathroom also should be warned that Schefflera
are
very prone to mealy bugs, scale, and spider mites.


I have seen these problems on neglected plants in poorly lit hotel
lobbies, but never on mine.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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"Billy M. Rhodes" wrote:

In a message dated 9/24/2004 5:05:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

However, the guy with the bathroom also should be warned that Schefflera
are
very prone to mealy bugs, scale, and spider mites.


I have seen these problems on neglected plants in poorly lit hotel
lobbies, but never on mine.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast

Not on mine either.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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Thanks to all for your comments.

I want to sincerely add that I have tremendous respect for the bonsai
practice. I was in the far east about 10 years ago, and visited a
couple of bonsai gardens - and have been fascinated with them ever
since. I never tried anything however, until now.

So for those of you who were offended, sorry if my intentions seemed
derogative.

"Billy M. Rhodes" wrote:

In a message dated 9/24/2004 5:05:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

However, the guy with the bathroom also should be warned that Schefflera
are
very prone to mealy bugs, scale, and spider mites.


I have seen these problems on neglected plants in poorly lit hotel
lobbies, but never on mine.

Billy on the Florida Space Coast

Not on mine either.

Craig Cowing
NY
Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37

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Thanks to all for your comments.

I want to sincerely add that I have tremendous respect for the bonsai
practice. I was in the far east about 10 years ago, and visited a
couple of bonsai gardens - and have been fascinated with them ever
since. I never tried anything however, until now.

So for those of you who were offended, sorry if my intentions seemed
derogative.

In a message dated 9/25/2004 11:20:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

I am wondering if Florida is a good place to grow bonsai, strong winds,
too much wind, too hot etc....;(

Go to www.jimsmithbonsai.com and tell me what you think of the best of
Florida bonsai.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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In a message dated 9/24/04 7:53:17 AM, writes:
How about a schefflera?* It sounds like it would be a good environment to
grow aerial roots, and it doesn't demand high light.

The last time I tried a dwarf schefflera, it was a disaster. Whatever floats
your boat.
Iris

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Luke, your dreaming. Currently, my power is out (currently, no current?).
I AM bathing in a lake; for the second time this month. The water's cold.
I want my hot water back. Last time it took six days - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -

-----Original Message-----
From: Luke Tulkas ]
Subject: bathroom humor

.....Imagine bathing among the
trees. Under the branches. Better yet, let's make that a pool. Or a lake.
With a waterfall instead of jacuzzi. With regular size trees on the shore.
Hm... but then bonsai would be somewhat obsolete....

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Look out for those gators!

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of
Beckenbach, Jay
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:09 AM
To:
Subject: [IBC] bathroom humor

Luke, your dreaming. Currently, my power is out (currently, no current?).
I AM bathing in a lake; for the second time this month. The water's cold.
I want my hot water back. Last time it took six days - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -

-----Original Message-----
From: Luke Tulkas ]
Subject: bathroom humor

.....Imagine bathing among the
trees. Under the branches. Better yet, let's make that a pool. Or a lake.
With a waterfall instead of jacuzzi. With regular size trees on the shore.
Hm... but then bonsai would be somewhat obsolete....

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In a message dated 9/25/2004 11:20:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

I am wondering if Florida is a good place to grow bonsai, strong winds,
too much wind, too hot etc....;(

Go to www.jimsmithbonsai.com and tell me what you think of the best of
Florida bonsai.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast

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water's no good for 'gators, they don't like cold baths either ;-).

Just to keep with the bonsai, all my stuff came through ok, although very
wind whipped, again. They'll need to leaf out again. Hope it doesn't
over-stress them for next spring - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -


-----Original Message-----
From: Bart Thomas ]
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 12:23 PM
To: 'Beckenbach, Jay';
Subject: [IBC] bathroom humor


Look out for those gators!

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of
Beckenbach, Jay
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:09 AM
To:
Subject: [IBC] bathroom humor

Luke, your dreaming. Currently, my power is out (currently, no current?).
I AM bathing in a lake; for the second time this month. The water's cold.
I want my hot water back. Last time it took six days - jay

Jay Beckenbach - Melrose, FL - Zone 8b/9a -

-----Original Message-----
From: Luke Tulkas ]
Subject: bathroom humor

.....Imagine bathing among the
trees. Under the branches. Better yet, let's make that a pool. Or a lake.
With a waterfall instead of jacuzzi. With regular size trees on the shore.
Hm... but then bonsai would be somewhat obsolete....

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In a message dated 9/24/04 7:53:17 AM, writes:
How about a schefflera?* It sounds like it would be a good environment to
grow aerial roots, and it doesn't demand high light.

The last time I tried a dwarf schefflera, it was a disaster. Whatever floats
your boat.
Iris

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If you have a window that faces south , unless you live in the southern hemisphere, you should have most available light possible indoors. I keep some small trees in such a location ad they do fantastic. the combination of light and humdity are perfect for many tropicals. You can even grow orchids in such locations.

stevew
LI NY

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