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Wed, Jul 27, 11 at 16:57
| I�m wondering if there is a tree-species fit to live underwater, as I got a big interest in both bonsai growing and fish-tanks, I�t would be great to combine the two of them, only problem is, what sort of tree.
I guess the best choice would be a mangrove tree, but these are extremely rare to get a hold on, so if there is anyone that knows another solution, or which mangrove to choose and where I could possibly get one, it would've been great! |
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| Mangrove would be the only thing that comes to mind. They might be unusual but they shouldn't be that hard to find if you actually do some looking. I have seen them sold at some saltwater fish stores, and I'm pretty sure you could get either seeds or plants off eBay. Keep in mind thought the only part under water would be the roots. But I'm sure you already knew that :) |
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| The best way to make an underwater bonsai is to start with a dead tree with lots of branches and add java moss or Christmas moss to the branches for the "leaves" and trim to the shape that you want. I have seen a few of these tanks and they are quite stunning. |
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- Posted by pagirlmint 6a (My Page) on Fri, Aug 19, 11 at 0:58
| I don't know about bonsai'ing them, but these are the trees I know of that grow in water, Water Tupelo, Mangrove, Pumpkin Ash, Bald Cypress, Buttonwood. |
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