I posted this in the Cacti/Succulent Forum, and was remined to post here also. Why didn't I think of that?
I want to try a succulent bonsai with Adenium obesum Desert Rose I started from seed last summer. The plants are about 2"-3" tall. Has anyone had any experience trying this, or have any suggestions they want to share? If there is a thread in this forum about succulent bonsai, just point the way!
I've done some research online and found very little information. The Brooklyn Botanical Garden has a webpage, but that's about it. Any info or web links will be greatly appreciated!
I got a book from the library that has a chapter devoted to succulent bonsai ("Crazy About Cacti & Succulents"), and also did an Inter-Library Loan request for the "Pachyforms II: Bonsai Succulents" since a copy isn't in my library's catalog. I think the Missouri Botanical Garden has a cacti/succulent show in August...but that's months away and I don't know of any other succulent shows in the St. Louis area.
So this is a BIG shout for HELP: links, info, suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I'm the type of person who does research to death before I begin anything I know nothing about; live plants appreciated my effort: knowledge = less stress for them! A year ago I discovered Adenium obesum and read everything I could find before I purchased 2 maturing plants. Then I purchased seeds and currently have 32 seedlings. The seedlings and I are now ready to explore the new frontier of Bonsai!
Succulent Bonsai experience helpful!
Check out the Caudiform Forum here on DG. LOTS of Adenium growers and very friendly with pruning and cultural advice etc.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/fatplant/all/
Thaks, Kaelkitty. I'm go over there now.