I Know... Starting Bonsai...

16 years ago

Hi I'm New To this and I've check most of the other post relating to this but... still not sure.

I'm thinking of making a bonsai (Of Corse) and i was wondering about a few things.

Namely the most important factor is the tools used to care for bonsai like the brushes and shears. I was wondering if there's places to get them cheap cause at the moment ebay isn't showing any signs of cheap tools but thats understandable due to the quality of the tools i guess... anyway... so yeah... places to get bonsai care tools cheap. Oh and i almost 4got, i dont think there are any bonsai stores in my town.

second question i'm starting off with one cutting from a mulberry tree (Black/Red) and also 4 seeds from some random 2 year old tree bout a metre and 30 centimetres and i'm also planning on planting lots of gum tree seeds from the kind that sheds its bark (not sure wat its called though) and i have considered the fact these plants won't be ready 4 several years so i'm going to the nursery tomorrow to look around and anyway i'm moving away from the original subject but the question is: what kind of tree would be best for some1 who is slightly impatient and wants it to look like a cascade or formal upright by just be4 5 weeks is up . ok obviously this is close to impossible since i'm starting out but i understand a lot and have read a few books and entire website that have to do with bonsai all about how to grow, care, shape and protect. so lets just pretend i'm that great that i could acomplish that feat in 5 weeks or less what kind of tree (not to specific) should i get if it was round about 4 or 5 years of age?

~Finn.Cheese~

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buddaboy
16 years ago
Finn, where in Australia are you?
israel_rhys
16 years ago
check out joebonsai.com. I am not sure about the quality workmanship of the tools, the kits seemed to be reasonably priced. Though you do get what you pay for...

http://joebonsai.com/shop/index.php?cPath=3_60

if you are impatient, you could always visit a local plant shop and purchase some small trees. this would give you some hands on experience.
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lucy
16 years ago
Don't spend money on tools now - the only indispensable one (for anyone, not just me) is a concave cutter - a decent 8" one will last you forever and address most of your needs outside of very tiny trees or huge ones. You won't find it anywhere but at a dedicated bonsai place, so most of us get them online, but you need to check what's available there, as I have no idea. Everything else can be 'faked' with other implements, from manicure scissors to little whisk brushes, etc. I do want to warn you (probably not news to you tho') about impatience and bonsai - they're hopelessly incompatible and lead to discouragement faster than anything.
finn.cheese
Original Author
16 years ago
yeah i no. and also i live in mount isa which is a strange place when it comes to climate cause it usually floods EVERYWHERE in summer and is bone dry for most of the year after until the next summer and it can get really cold sometimes so i'm not sure cause ill need a plant thats hardy to most climates and i'll need somthing that can survive being pelted with rain that will make sure all the soil doesnt dissappear. also the climate ends up in my favour cause then nature can water it for me while im on holiday.
draganica
16 years ago
Please,look at my new bonsai blog!

http://bonsai.blog.co.yu/blog/bonsai

thanks!

Dragana

Here is a link that might be useful: bonsai blog
jmcat
16 years ago
What language is that site in?
-Jmcat
vegegrower
16 years ago
I have looked at a lot of bonsai sites, and by far my preference would be an indoor 1. by the sound of your area it seems that an indoor bonsai would do well 4 u 2. try looking @ www.bonsaigardener.org. (another, less preferable option is to get a fake tree)
buddaboy
16 years ago
Finn, I would try some Lillypilly, or maybe a Murraya. Adenium Should survive and do well in the Isa. When surfing around bonsai sites, look for guidelines for Arizona, Texas, Mexico etc. For anyone else who is interested, Mt Isa is inland & has a similar climate to central Mexico. For Tools try this link:
http://www.bonsainursery.com.au/public/home.ehtml

Ron