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KoB Shohin Willow Leaf Ficus by Robert Kempinski
Robert Kempinski (author of Introduction to Bonsai) has an excellent article at Knowledge of Bonsai on Shohin Willow Leaf Ficus (the photo above was borrowed from the article). Check it and a slew of...
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Bonsai Indoors: Ficus Gallery
This powerfully built gem is from Ficus, the Exotic Bonsai by Jerry Meislik. It looks like a Benjamina cultivar, though I can’t be sure because my copy of the book is in Vermont and I’m not. On the...
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Weekly Wire 7: The Old School Way
Displaying bonsai the old school way. It’s always great to see a world-class bonsai displayed in a well-put-together Tokonoma. It’s from Kunio Kobayashi’s website. Just in case you haven’t heart of Mr....
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Weekly Wire: Bodacious Bark, Bonsai Bliss, Viva Brasil & Slovakia Too
Bodacious bark. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen bark quite like this. Its uniquely patterned texture and color adds an abundance of character and age to this wonderful old live oak. Furthermore (and at the...
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Bonsai on the Menu with Just a Little Value Added
This powerfully built gem is from Ficus, the Exotic Bonsai by Jerry Meislik. Cattle cars with wings I’m headed out again. Tomorrow will be another day spent in an airborne cattle car. Then Thanksgiving...
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Ficus, the Exotic Bonsai
This powerfully built gem is from Ficus, the Exotic Bonsai by Jerry Meislik. It's a Ficus Microcarpa. In addition to its rugged good looks, small leaves and a strong penchant for survival make it a...
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