I was clearing out my bedroom when I found some bonsai seeds that I have not used yet. How do I plant them so that im sure they will grow as im not much of a plant person. Plants that I grow seem to die on me! Please help. And any additional information about bonsai trees you think I should know would be great! Thanks

No such thing as "bonsai seeds". Sorry. Stock for bonsai are almost never grown from seed.

Bonsai is an artform that involves strict pruning and training. One starts with a cutting of a preferred tree - certain varieties of juniper are most common. The tree is dwarfed by root and leaf pruning, and it’s shape is controlled by structural wires.

If you want to try keeping a bonsai, your best best is to actually buy one that’s already started and learn to tend it.

I was clearing out my bedroom when I found some bonsai seeds that I have not used yet. How do I plant them so that im sure they will grow as im not much of a plant person. Plants that I grow seem to die on me! Please help. And any additional information about bonsai trees you think I should know would be great! Thanks

No such thing as "bonsai seeds". Sorry. Stock for bonsai are almost never grown from seed.

Bonsai is an artform that involves strict pruning and training. One starts with a cutting of a preferred tree - certain varieties of juniper are most common. The tree is dwarfed by root and leaf pruning, and it’s shape is controlled by structural wires.

If you want to try keeping a bonsai, your best best is to actually buy one that’s already started and learn to tend it.

i have a medium sized tank with very heavily planted asian plants and japanese spinning wheel, and bonzai tree. currently i am cycling it and i am planning to put some zebra danios to quicken the cycle. what other types of asian fish are there?
can tiger barbs live with gouramis?
what would be the defference between asian theme tank and asian biotope tank?
Thanks

I don’t think a bonzai tree would survive in a tank. Unless you’re refering to a different type of plant, bonzai trees are terrestrial and would die submerged.

An asian theme is just asian-looking. Asian biotope is where everything in the tank is asian in origin. You can only use the type of plants that come from a certain region in Asia, and only fish, rocks, etc, that come from that same region. Biotopes tend to be healthier for fish, too, but it’s not necessary as long as basic needs are met.

Tigerbarbs may or may not manage with gouramis. Some gouramis are semi-aggressive, and some are shy. Semi-aggressive gouramis would be able to hold their own, but tiger barbs are very nippy and might stress a shy gourami.

Anyway, a betta fish would be suitable. They are from Thailand, but are common in Japan. They have the whole, lazy-but-gorgeous look to them.

Certain loaches are asian in origin, the Yoyo for example.
Barbs and danios, as you mentioned, are also Asian. Red-tailed sharks would be suitable, also.
Gouramis, Bettas, Rasboras, Loaches, Glass Catfish, Flying Fox (aka siamese algae eater).

See: http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope.htm for more ideas

i have a medium sized tank with very heavily planted asian plants and japanese spinning wheel, and bonzai tree. currently i am cycling it and i am planning to put some zebra danios to quicken the cycle. what other types of asian fish are there?
can tiger barbs live with gouramis?
what would be the defference between asian theme tank and asian biotope tank?
Thanks

I don’t think a bonzai tree would survive in a tank. Unless you’re refering to a different type of plant, bonzai trees are terrestrial and would die submerged.

An asian theme is just asian-looking. Asian biotope is where everything in the tank is asian in origin. You can only use the type of plants that come from a certain region in Asia, and only fish, rocks, etc, that come from that same region. Biotopes tend to be healthier for fish, too, but it’s not necessary as long as basic needs are met.

Tigerbarbs may or may not manage with gouramis. Some gouramis are semi-aggressive, and some are shy. Semi-aggressive gouramis would be able to hold their own, but tiger barbs are very nippy and might stress a shy gourami.

Anyway, a betta fish would be suitable. They are from Thailand, but are common in Japan. They have the whole, lazy-but-gorgeous look to them.

Certain loaches are asian in origin, the Yoyo for example.
Barbs and danios, as you mentioned, are also Asian. Red-tailed sharks would be suitable, also.
Gouramis, Bettas, Rasboras, Loaches, Glass Catfish, Flying Fox (aka siamese algae eater).

See: http://fish.mongabay.com/biotope.htm for more ideas

My Fukien Tea is dying. Black spots have begun to spread all over the foliage, but the foliage still looks lush except for the black spots. Leaves keep falling off, however. I don’t think he has enough to make it now. I water him once a week like the provider suggested, and I feed him light from my fluorescent light bulb for an hour everyday. Every time there is new growth, there is a black spot to follow. The spots are usually found on the tips, but some leaves have them in the middle or near the stem. Its been going on for about three weeks and he hasn’t been able to kick out of it. He is an indoor plant, so i don’t believe it is a temperature thing. I’ve used super thrive and Rose Pride to protect him. What is happening to my tree?

http://www.bonsai4me.com

My Fukien Tea is dying. Black spots have begun to spread all over the foliage, but the foliage still looks lush except for the black spots. Leaves keep falling off, however. I don’t think he has enough to make it now. I water him once a week like the provider suggested, and I feed him light from my fluorescent light bulb for an hour everyday. Every time there is new growth, there is a black spot to follow. The spots are usually found on the tips, but some leaves have them in the middle or near the stem. Its been going on for about three weeks and he hasn’t been able to kick out of it. He is an indoor plant, so i don’t believe it is a temperature thing. I’ve used super thrive and Rose Pride to protect him. What is happening to my tree?

http://www.bonsai4me.com

I really don’t know the first thing, but lets just say….

Let’s say I’m starting from branch (thats there form of "seed" right?):
-What do I do next?
-How long will it take for the tree to reach it’s level of maturity?
-What type of tree should I get?

Any information would be greatly appreciated
Thanks!

Bonsai is a Technique. Will take Years and Years to get a proper bonsai from seed. http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=bonsai+techniques&ygmasrchbtn=web+search&fr=ush-ans

The goldfish is one of the most treasured creatures on the planet. Originally the Japanese marveled at their grace and poise and kept them as pets in their outdoor ponds. The Japanese loved and still do love their gardens and take special pride in having a neat and marvelous garden filled with bonsai trees and other plants native to Japan. The outdoor pond however was and still is considered to be one of the most important features of the Japanese garden and a Japanese pond is not a pond unless there are goldfish in it of course.

Breeds of Goldfish

There are many different types of goldfish, however the most popular ones are considered to be the Common goldfish, the Fantail and the Comet. The common goldfish can grow up to 12 inches in length and are known to live until the age of 20 and sometimes even more. Their usual appearance is most gold all over with a short average sized tail. Many contain different colors such as white brown and sometimes even green.

The Fantail is one of the most exquisite breeds of goldfish. They are usually a lot shorter than most goldfish and contain a large fan-like tail, which is where they get their name, the ‘fantail’ of course. It’s best if you keep these breed of goldfish away from other breeds of fish as they tend to get picked on and their tails are usually the first target of these attacks and if this happens to your fantail goldfish, you will notice bite marks that have been taken out of their tails. Also this breed of goldfish is also prone to fin rot and special precautions must be taken to ensure your tank or pond is kept clean and free of disease at all times.

The Comet goldfish is one of the most energetic breeds of goldfish. They generally look very similar to the common goldfish except for one obvious difference, they are much skinnier. This is why they are more energetic and they are also able to swim a lot faster than most goldfish. They have been known to be biters and generally should be kept away from other less aggressive breeds such as the fantail.

Goldfish are like any other animal; they must be treated with care and fed only once a day as feeding them more than necessary will result in them dying from overeating. Also they are prone to many deadly diseases and therefore their habitat must be kept clean at all times.

Dane Stanton
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/all-the-secrets-about-the-amazing-goldfish-68338.html

Following the problems in the sub-prime lending market in America and the run on HBOS in the UK, uncertainty has now hit Japan.
In the last 7 hours Origami Bank has folded, Sumo Bank has gone belly up and Bonsai Bank announced plans to cut some of its branches. Yesterday, it was announced that Karaoke Bank is up for sale and will likely go for a song, while today shares in Kamikaze Bank were suspended after they nose-dived.
Samurai Bank is soldiering on following sharp cutbacks, Ninja Bank is reported to have taken a hit, but they remain in the black.
Furthermore, 500 staff at Karate Bank got the chop and analysts report that there is something fishy going on at Sushi Bank where it is feared that staff may get a raw deal. And has for northern wok? well thats just fucked!

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Did you hear that the kylemore bakery might be closing down?

This recession really takes the cake!!

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My friend’s nail salon is in financial difficulty. It is filing for bankruptcy.

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do you have any good ones

I went shopping in France and a guy stole my wallet. He threw the English money away and kept the wallet!

I live bonzai’s, but they are so different from the plants i used to taking care of, i dont know what to do!
I would like to make a bonzai from a live tree, a willow tree, if possible. Is it do-able? if so, how. Ill need step by step instructions, because im not to good at following them. But i have a green thumb, so if its kind of hard to do, dont worry about it.
Also, after growing a bonzai, how do i take care of it.
Sites that are helpful are welcome!
Thanks guys!

No offense but as Don writes it is Bonsai.

Conifers, especially, work best, simply because once rooted, as a young plant they can be easily cared for and are more Hardy. Deciduous trees, such as the willow, will be more tedious to care for and will still endure seasonal leaf drop, etc.

As suggested buy a book, or visit a library. Bonsai is as much a plant as it is a spiritual life form experience, and can be a life long one.

Certainly pruning techniques and the balance in potting and root growth matter to a critical level, but you might compromise and not have a MINI Willow, as much as a Smallish Willow, but you’ll still have the same natural plant issues that relate to the species.

Sites probably number in the thousands, and a general WWW search will access more info. than you may ever be able to process, but LEARN first, Plant second.

Steven Wolf
Just my two "sense"

Actually, even as a practice run, you might buy one already in progress. You might also find that as an Art form, many outlive generations of caretakers.