Anyone else into Bonsai types?

[Shellee]

I found a Buddha Belly plant this spring and LOVE it! the leaves are HUGE. I just bought a Desert Rose, been wanting one for awhile. I bought some Buddha belly seed, but haven't started them yet. I think I will start a few this winter and see how it goes. Just wondering who else is into these type plants? And what else is out there that I am missing and might just "have" to have?

[faeriebritches]

mickeysrose is the desert rose queen! I just got two plants from her and they are fantastic. I have been wanting to try buddahs belly.. you'll have to give us an update. I have heard they are difficult from seed.. but, I have no personal experience. Good luck! Oh.. to get one more person lusting after them.. check out bat flowers (taccas) LOL.. I think just about everyone here wants one.

[Shellee]

If I can get the Buddha's to grow I will be glad to share. I may have to do some bargaining with mickeysrose! On the other hand, I absolutley can not bring another plant into my house until spring. I do want to do some trading with you this spring Faerie. I looked up the Bat Flowers. VERY NICE!

[faeriebritches]

that sounds great.. I am always up for trading. I am like you though.. thinking I might have to kick the hubby out to make room for more plants. LOL.. I have about 3 more seaps then I am done until I can take my stuff back outside.

[onyx]

hehehe i would like to get into bonsai stuff after i get a good enough handle on gardening. i'm still a newbie. but i love the desert roses, too!!! and japanese maples.. heck, i haven't seen many bonsai's that i didn't like!

[pooh]

I have 4 or 5 to put together i pots in spring and 3 i have done but the pots r so high cant love it to much

[santoury]

Yes, I love these too! They are called caudiciforms.

Have you tried Kurrajong trees? They form a great twisting and turning caudex.
I am especially fond of my Ficus petiolaris as well.