BONSAI!! Does anyone grow/like Bonsai? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Nafe · 02-28-2012, 06:33 AM

Hey guys,
So I am heavily into growing bonsai. Yes, as in miniature trees. This is my passion/hobby.
Is anyone else into growing, or even just admiring bonsai??
Would love to know/talk about it

Hell I'd be happy if anyone here knew what real bonsai was!!
Nafe

Abflug · 02-28-2012, 06:57 AM

Not yet, but I´m itrigued by it and always wanted to start growing them!

Maybe now!

Nafe · 02-28-2012, 07:08 AM

You definitely should mate

You guys in EU have much better collected (ie wild mountain trees) available than we do here, all of our stock is (90% anyway) grown in nurseries and not very old. You can potentially have access to several hundred year old stock

The bonsai scene is very big in EU.

ZetaVI · 02-28-2012, 09:11 AM

My house does admire plants in our house because it helps us relax and be tranquil. I think now we should buy some seeds and try.

Nafe · 02-28-2012, 09:59 AM

You will be waiting a long time if you buy seeds, and will likely get bored :P Buy some more advanced material to get a some results quicker

Giccin · 02-28-2012, 12:20 PM

I always loved bonsai trees, but I was never really motivated enough to read about how to cut plants or... that stuff. Lol

I WANT ONE SO I CAN START!

ZetaVI · 02-28-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nafe

You will be waiting a long time if you buy seeds, and will likely get bored :P Buy some more advanced material to get a some results quicker

What advanced materials do you speak of?

GenkiElite · 02-28-2012, 05:05 PM

I have a cheap one that I picked up from the grocery store. It's got me intersted in getting more. I really want the old Karate Kid Bonsai. I can search but does anyone know off the top of their head what kind of tree that was?

M-17 · 02-28-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GenkiElite

I have a cheap one that I picked up from the grocery store. It's got me intersted in getting more. I really want the old Karate Kid Bonsai. I can search but does anyone know off the top of their head what kind of tree that was?

It was a Juniper

MannyO · 02-28-2012, 06:11 PM

I've always wanted a bonsai tree, but never got around to actually buying one.

Nafe · 02-28-2012, 06:52 PM

Giccin –LOL it can be a bit involved, but you should definitely get one!! It’s a really relaxing and interesting hobby

I have been hooked for a few years now. Probably 5 or so. I have over 100trees :P Most not in bonsai pots yet, but developing

You can never stop at one haha.
My avatar is one of my trees.

Zeta – Sorry mate, what I meant was buy a tree or two that are already a little more advanced. Ones that are small trees, not just seeds. The problem with seeds is that it will take 5+years to get good results, depending on what species of tree you grow. You can get material that is as little as a pencil, or smaller, up to trees with a diameter of 30cm, or more. Larger trees are much more expensive to buy though.

Genki – What kind of tree did you get? M-17 is correct, the Karate Kid tree is a juniper. But then there are several species of juniper as well :P

Manny – I will say what I am saying to everyone else.... GO AND GET ONE :P Haha. Apparently there is a collection on display at the Arnold Arboretum just south of Boston? (i noticed you were in Boston) Not sure on where to purchase near though, sorry dude.

GenkiElite · 02-28-2012, 08:13 PM

^^I have no idea. I got it from Kroger (big grocery store chain in the US) for 20 bucks lol

ahausheer · 02-28-2012, 08:36 PM

I planted some Bonzai seeds once, but then realized that I would need a few years to really see any progress. Then I just bought a bonsai tree. Love the art form however.

TOMIMOTO · 02-28-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nafe

Giccin –LOL it can be a bit involved, but you should definitely get one!! It’s a really relaxing and interesting hobby

I have been hooked for a few years now. Probably 5 or so. I have over 100trees :P Most not in bonsai pots yet, but developing

You can never stop at one haha.
My avatar is one of my trees.

Zeta – Sorry mate, what I meant was buy a tree or two that are already a little more advanced. Ones that are small trees, not just seeds. The problem with seeds is that it will take 5+years to get good results, depending on what species of tree you grow. You can get material that is as little as a pencil, or smaller, up to trees with a diameter of 30cm, or more. Larger trees are much more expensive to buy though.

Genki – What kind of tree did you get? M-17 is correct, the Karate Kid tree is a juniper. But then there are several species of juniper as well :P

Manny – I will say what I am saying to everyone else.... GO AND GET ONE :P Haha. Apparently there is a collection on display at the Arnold Arboretum just south of Boston? (i noticed you were in Boston) Not sure on where to purchase near though, sorry dude.

I'm 30 mins away from Boston. Maybe i'll go check that out.

02-28-2012, 06:33 AM	#1
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GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^I have no idea. I got it from Kroger (big grocery store chain in the US) for 20 bucks lol Last edited by GenkiElite; 02-28-2012 at 08:14 PM. Reason: because racecar

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ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I planted some Bonzai seeds once, but then realized that I would need a few years to really see any progress. Then I just bought a bonsai tree. Love the art form however. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

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Abflug Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: MR2 Location: Land des Quattro Posts: 606 Thanks: 174 Thanked 50 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not yet, but I´m itrigued by it and always wanted to start growing them! Maybe now!

02-28-2012, 07:08 AM	#3
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You definitely should mate You guys in EU have much better collected (ie wild mountain trees) available than we do here, all of our stock is (90% anyway) grown in nurseries and not very old. You can potentially have access to several hundred year old stock The bonsai scene is very big in EU.

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ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My house does admire plants in our house because it helps us relax and be tranquil. I think now we should buy some seeds and try.

02-28-2012, 09:59 AM	#5
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You will be waiting a long time if you buy seeds, and will likely get bored :P Buy some more advanced material to get a some results quicker

02-28-2012, 05:05 PM	#8
GenkiElite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Drives: 91 Corolla (dd) S14 (daily drifter) Location: Cincinnati Posts: 460 Thanks: 139 Thanked 78 Times in 50 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a cheap one that I picked up from the grocery store. It's got me intersted in getting more. I really want the old Karate Kid Bonsai. I can search but does anyone know off the top of their head what kind of tree that was?

02-28-2012, 06:52 PM	#11
Nafe Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Mt Fuji Red 86 GT Location: Brisbane Posts: 888 Thanks: 9 Thanked 109 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Giccin –LOL it can be a bit involved, but you should definitely get one!! It’s a really relaxing and interesting hobby I have been hooked for a few years now. Probably 5 or so. I have over 100trees :P Most not in bonsai pots yet, but developing You can never stop at one haha. My avatar is one of my trees. Zeta – Sorry mate, what I meant was buy a tree or two that are already a little more advanced. Ones that are small trees, not just seeds. The problem with seeds is that it will take 5+years to get good results, depending on what species of tree you grow. You can get material that is as little as a pencil, or smaller, up to trees with a diameter of 30cm, or more. Larger trees are much more expensive to buy though. Genki – What kind of tree did you get? M-17 is correct, the Karate Kid tree is a juniper. But then there are several species of juniper as well :P Manny – I will say what I am saying to everyone else.... GO AND GET ONE :P Haha. Apparently there is a collection on display at the Arnold Arboretum just south of Boston? (i noticed you were in Boston) Not sure on where to purchase near though, sorry dude.

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